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A new dish I just made up that I call creamy eggplant ziti, it is out of this world delicious. One everyone, even the eggplant haters kept going back for more of.

dddiva at 11:26AM on 08/10/09

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Cook the Book: 'L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook'

The options here are very limited so we usually got Collins Orchard pick-your-own.

dddiva at 5:08PM on 06/28/09

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Cook the Book: 'Rustic Fruit Desserts'

Toss up- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie warm w/ice cream or apple crisp.

dddiva at 9:39AM on 06/02/09

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Cook the Book: 'Endangered Recipes' by Lari Robling

My grandmother made the best stew, ever. She made it in a pressure cooker and every one of us has tried to duplicate it with her recipe but none are the same- ours are good hers was beyond outstanding.

dddiva at 12:03AM on 06/01/09

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Cook the Book: Eugenia Bone's 'Well-Preserved'

I'd love to can and preserve all of the fruits of summer but most especially I'd love to have some tomatoes caught at their peak since most of the ones I can buy locally taste lousy throughout the year.

dddiva at 8:08AM on 05/19/09

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Cook the Book: 'Bottega Favorita' by Frank Stitt

My favorite make at home pasta would be any noodles with olive oil and fresh veg and parm. Simple but satisfying.

dddiva at 4:36PM on 05/17/09

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Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'

My favorite bread to bake is Portugese Sweet Bread.

dddiva at 2:01PM on 03/05/09

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Cook the Book: 'Osteria'

Favorite cold weather comfort food has to be stew with hot fresh homemade bread.

dddiva at 8:20AM on 02/09/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham

My fave is ham and swiss on marbled rye with spicy mustard and cole slaw.

dddiva at 7:31AM on 01/07/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates

Chocolate Cheesecake- the best of both worlds.

dddiva at 7:56PM on 01/04/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks

Porterhouse has always been my favorite. A side of sauteed mushrooms and I'm in heaven.

dddiva at 10:50AM on 01/04/09

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Cook the Book: Jamie at Home

My favorite winter dish is either a nice hearty stew or chili.

dddiva at 6:32PM on 01/03/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates

Chocolate Cheesecake- and now I am going to have to make one to ring in the new year. So much for dieting. ;-)

dddiva at 1:53PM on 12/31/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

Bagels and schmear. And boy do I miss them because nothing compares to a NY bagel.

dddiva at 11:57PM on 12/17/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

My gramma's ham... boy do I miss her and wish someone had been able to make it like her but no one can even with same recipe.

dddiva at 12:26AM on 12/16/08

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Boneless Heritage Ham

My favorite is Ham and Swiss on Rye with lots of spicy mustard and cole slaw.

dddiva at 8:58AM on 12/15/08

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Cook the Book: 'Simple Italian Snacks'

Crispix Snack Mix- it's addictive.

dddiva at 6:08PM on 12/07/08

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Cook the Book: 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics'

Deviled eggs and pumpkin roll- I have in fact been told I wasn't welcome without these favorites.

dddiva at 5:28PM on 11/16/08

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Cook the Book: 'The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread'

Toll House Cookies- we like the batter better than the cookies but they are for sure the favortie around here.

dddiva at 12:16PM on 11/02/08

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Cook the Book: 'Giada's Kitchen'

I like my own red sauce, or gravy, depending on where in Italy you are from. ;)

dddiva at 9:45PM on 10/11/08

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

Thank you for participating, and congratulations to our winners:

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Caroline Russock at 12:02PM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

My favorite is ribollita

dvice at 11:51AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

rigatoni is my favorite

Bridget73 at 11:47AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

my favorite is lasagna :)

kathypease at 11:31AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

It's a tie between pasta with lentils and minestrone

madeas at 11:18AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

I love spaghetti and sausage!

lilyk at 11:04AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

Pasta with bacon, garlic, red pepper flakes in a light tomato sauce.

hungrylikethewolf at 10:14AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

pasta and ceci beans drizzled with olive oil.

AICORP at 9:51AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

My cheap Italian meal is spaghetti and meatballs with garlic and parmesan cheese. garrettsambo@aol.com

garrettsambo at 9:22AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

Spaghetti with cheap spaghetti sauce and parmesan cheese.

kngmckellar at 8:54AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: The Southern Italian Table

Pasta with olive oil.

donnak4 at 8:03AM on 10/26/09

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Cook the Book: Pumpkin Baking

Thanks to all who participated, and congratulations to our winners:

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Caroline Russock at 12:07PM on 10/19/09

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Cook the Book: Pumpkin Baking

I love ravioli with a pumpkin cream sauce. Great fall comfort food!

lesakt at 12:02PM on 10/19/09

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Cook the Book: Pumpkin Baking

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake. A few years ago, we had a two pumpkin desserts at our Thanksgiving dinner -- a pumpkin pie a la Mom, and a pumpkin gooey butter cake made by my daughter. The Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake one hands down. It is decadent, but it is Holiday-worthy!

edenxpress at 12:00PM on 10/19/09

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