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Chinese Shrimp Dumplings -Happy Year of the Ox

Today is the first day of the Chinese new year! Were you born in any of these years? 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009? These are all the year of the ox in the Chinese Zodiac. Depending on which of these … Continue reading

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Dyngus Day Pierogi and Sausage

 It’s Dyngus Day! What the heck is Dyngus Day? Well, Dyngus day is to Polish Americans what St. Patrick’s day is to Irish Americans. A day of festivities, parades and good food. But what is dyngus day? No one really … Continue reading

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North Dakota Cheese Buttons

While doing research on North Dakota, the same food kept popping up. Cheese Buttons. Cheese what? Kase Knepfla. These cheese filled dumplings are similar to ravioli, but is rooted in German culture. Some people even think these delicious giant noodles … Continue reading

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Gnocchi with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Seared Pork Chops

I love gnocchi – a delicious Italian potato dumpling. It’s typically served just buttered with some sage, but sometimes I like to get creative. Here is a recipe that uses fresh mushroom and is seasoned with rosemary and sherry. Add … Continue reading

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Pork Chops and Gnocchi – A simple week Night Dinner

It’s the middle of the week and everyone is coming home tired and hungry!  What can you fix that won’t wear you out but fits the bill of filling and delicious?  Gnocchi and pork chops! No, this post won’t tell … Continue reading

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