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Just Cook It! Oatmeal

Many people are happy about saying goodbye to the February weather until next year. I’m honestly a little sad to see February go. Like most of you, I won’t miss the weather. However, I do enjoy celebrating National Hot Breakfast Month.My columns over the past few weeks have covered a few ...

Recipe: Poached Eggs

Yield: 3 servings of 2 eggs each5 cups waterPinch of sea salt3 tablespoons white vinegar6 eggs1. In a large deep pot, combine water, a pinch of salt, and the vinegar and bring to a boil.2. Turn the water down until the boiling subsides and, using a slotted spoon, stir the water in a swirling ...

Just Cook It: The legendary pizza pie

Monday was National Pizza Day. The day already came and went, however I believe that pizza is an iconic enough food that it warrants its own column. I would even venture to call pizza the “L” word — Legendary.We all have our personal favorite pizza and favorite toppings, but I think it is ...

Just Cook It: Hot breakfast

I love February. Not just because it is the month of the Super Bowl or because of Valentine’s Day either. I love February because it is National Hot Breakfast Month.In case you’re unaware, breakfast foods happen to be some of my absolute favorite foods. God bless the person who came up with ...

Just Cook It: Soups on

Before I dive into talking about soup, which is what his column is about, I want to touch on one other topic. I have received quite a few emails from readers who are looking for recipes from previous columns. If you are one of those readers, I would like to remind you that you can access all of ...

Recipe: Stuffed Pepper Soup

Yield: 8-10 servings2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onion, medium dice2 teaspoons minced garlic1 red bell pepper, medium dice1 yellow bell pepper, medium dice1 bay leaf½ pound ground pork½ pound ground veal1 pound ground beefPinch of sea saltPinch of fresh cracked black pepper1 ...