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Chili When It’s Chilly; Winter in the Kitchen of Love

Other than my 20 year escape to California, I’m a Midwesterner born and raised. I know what winter is about in this neck of the woods, and my sturdy Italian-American stature makes me physically suited to it, but baby it’s cold outside… and snowy, too. When the temperature doesn’t register in real numbers, it’s time… Continue reading Chili When It’s Chilly; Winter in the Kitchen of Love

Baked Ham with a Glaze of Love A New Years Tradition

For as long as I can remember, ham has been the dinner of choice on New Years Day. From my childhood when the ham often came out of a can(!!?!!), to my first adventures with a bone in ham, the thing that I remember the most is the glaze. I find it kind of odd… Continue reading Baked Ham with a Glaze of Love A New Years Tradition

What Can Mama D Do With Butternut Squash?

Butternut Squash is delicious, nutritious, and versatile. It’s in its heyday in fall and winter, so the time for Butternut Squash adventures is now. I must confess, I’m fairly new to the winter squash scene. It’s only been in Mama D’s Kitchen for about 5 years (except for Spaghetti Squash which has been in the… Continue reading What Can Mama D Do With Butternut Squash?

Holiday Recipes Borrowed with Love by Mama D

It took a village to create Mama D’s Twelve Days of Christmas Goodies. Besides my personal recipes, I shared links to some recipes that were created by wonderful chefs and cooks. I thought it would be nice to gather the recipes together in one post. I’ve also provided a link to each recipe. Just click… Continue reading Holiday Recipes Borrowed with Love by Mama D

From Mama D’s Kitchen with Love

I‘ve always been the spirit of Christmas Love in my family. One of the ways I share my holiday love is through baking. Until this year, baking happened almost exclusively in December, but as my cooking adventures grew, so did the baking. Which means that this year, December’s baking is on steroids. I decided to… Continue reading From Mama D’s Kitchen with Love