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Butternut Squash Soup

Learn how to make this easy and delicious soup. Perfect for holiday celebrations and cool weather! Simply roast butternut squash, onion and apple. Then puree until smooth. Add in vegetable stock and spices and finish with half & half! Vegan alternates available!

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Pumpkin Chicken Soup with Okra

Health Coach Caryn O'Sullivan joins us from Appetites for Life to share this super healthy fall flavored soup! Easy to make and super nutritious this soup gets the good stuff into your family! A one-pot meal that'll have everyone satisfied!

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Chef Jesse's Father's Day pork tenderloin

Watch Cara & Chef Jesse Jones grill up a beautiful pork tenderloin for Dad! A simple way to impress, and feed, the whole family! Serve with your favorite side salad and dinner is ready! Happy Father's Day!

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Pasta with Chicken & Capers

This is what we call "an oldie but a goodie." This recipe came to me from a high school friend's mom. While spending an afternoon at her house backing high school, her mom made this for us for lunch - I love it so much, I made my mom call for the recipe! I've been using it consistently in my dinner rotation ever since! 

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Nonni's Spinach Torta

We always celebrate the arrival of Spring and especially Easter with this delicious Northern Italian dish, passed on to me from my great-grandmother. The green spinach is meant to represent the new life and new beginnings that spring offers all of us.  We use this dish as a "primo piatto" or "first dish" during our Easter celebration but it's a great starter, side or main throughout this wonderful season.

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Fried Catfish Sandwich

I have so many friends who head out to fast food spots - particularly during Lent - to grab a fried fish sandwich. But what's really IN those? Try your hand at making your own and you won't be disappointed! Check out my recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The fillets will even last overnight in the fridge and can be warmed in the oven the next day.

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Sausage, Bean & Escarole Soup

Italian traditions for New Year's Day involve things like eating lentils and pork (for abundance) to wearing red underwear (for love!)! I've got the pork covered here - but the red underwear is up to you! I hope you enjoy this soup with your loved ones and start this new year with abundance in your kitchen and all who join you there! Happy 2016 Cucina lovers!

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