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Creme Brûlée

By Ali | Published: January 27, 2013

My hubby’s favorite dessert on the planet is creme brûlée.  I think he would do just about anything for it.  It was his request for dessert this Christmas Eve, and I happily obliged.  I mean seriously, it never disappoints. you will need: 4 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean [...]

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Shrimp Risotto with Chive Gremolata

By Ali | Published: October 30, 2012

Growing up, risotto was a comfort food that my mom made often.  Nowadays, I often associate comfort food with being really easy to whip up.  While risotto can be a bit more time consuming than my stand by comfort food choices, it is still a winner nonetheless, especially this variety.  This is one of my [...]

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Two Easy Summer Sides

By Ali | Published: July 3, 2012

Side dishes are my fave.  I’ve been know to fill up a plate with mostly sides and only a little bit of whatever the main course or meat option is.  I mean, I HAVE to try everything, right?  Well, at this is my rationalization, and I’m sticking to it! These two recipes are my summer [...]

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Artichokes…two ways

By Ali | Published: May 8, 2012

Remember when I found artichokes for $1 each at Stans?  Well, I did.  And I made them.  And they were TO DIE FOR.  It probably had something to do with the loads of gorgonzola cheese, herbs and hollandaise sauce.  Holy crap people, make these, and soon.  They are worth the work.  Jessica is a genius. [...]

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Mustard Chicken

By Ali | Published: April 7, 2012

Growing up, mustard chicken was a famous meal, just ask my sisters.  We still talk about it today.  I’m not sure why we all loved it so much, there is nothing that extraordinary about it, it’s just really tasty.  In fact, Mama Cheater Bite just made it up one day.  For some reason it’s been [...]

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Cheesy Crab Bites

By Ali | Published: January 29, 2012

With the Super Bowl coming up next week it’s time to find some easy and delicious snack foods for your game-watching experience.  I feel it’s nice to have an option other than the usual chips and dips.  These little, cheesy crab bites are yummy and perfect for such an occasion.  In fact, we like to [...]

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Creme Brûlée with Orange Zest

By Ali | Published: January 18, 2012

Matt’s all time favorite dessert is creme brûlée.  He’s not picky about flavor, just as long as it’s rich custard beneath and crisp, burnt sugar on top. He could probably eat it every night – and not gain a pound! if only we were all so lucky – and never complain that he’s had too [...]

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Butternut Squash Risotto

By Ali | Published: December 30, 2011

This is Mama Cheater Bites absolute favorite risotto, and we have a lot to choose from!  It’s a great fall/winter dish with the caramelized squash.  And oh, the spiced butter really adds the final flourish, so don’t leave it out!  While this is a rather time consuming dish, it is totally worth the work for [...]

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Papperdalle with Lamb Ragu

By Ali | Published: December 27, 2011

Almost two years ago, the hubby found this recipe in an issue of Wine Spectator magazine and it quickly became one of our absolute favorite winter pasta dishes.  It offers a more flavorful and rich take on traditional ragu sauce, but honestly, I’ll never go back to the old stuff.  The sauce can easily be [...]

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Aunt Cath’s Sauerkraut

By Ali | Published: December 7, 2011

Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving food that seems to only be made in your family?  I do.  It’s sauerkraut.  It’s always been a staple in my mom’s side of the family.  There is always a big crock of it served alongside all of the other Turkey Day staples, and I can’t have a holiday [...]

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