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- Luscious Nectarine Blueberry Pie
  
  Posted at 6:13 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jul 19th
  Blueberries and Nectarines are a luscious combination for a pie that is irresistible especially when topped with rich vanilla ice cream!
  
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  LUSCIOUS NECTARINE BLUEBERRY PIE
  
  Luscious end of the season ripe fruit makes the most delectable pies. Who can resist a delicious piece of pie with vanilla ice cream simple but oh so good! I especially love the combination of nectarine and blueberries. I made my own pie crust and the recipe follows. But for a quick and easy pie, you can buy the refrigerated pie crust. I like the Pillsbury brand. Don’t be intimidated by a homemade pie crust, as I’ve always said, the more you practice the better you become. If time is an issue you can make the pie crust the day before and refrigerate overnight, then just roll out the dough the next day, add the filling, bake and in no time you have a wonderful homemade pie.
  
  Pie Crust
  
  Makes 2 crusts
  
  3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
  2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 ”…
  
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- A Show Stopping Strawberry Cream Cake
  
  Posted at 8:07 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jul 18th
  Strawberries and cream a potent combination! A deliciously perfect summer dessert with summer kissed strawberries that my family and friends love!
  
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  A wonderful light white cake that is filled with whipped cream and strawberries! Need I say more. This cake is my sister’s favorite and when I lived near her I made this cake for her birthday. I don’t know why I haven’t made this cake for such a long time but this year I brought it back for my twins birthday. Everyone just loved my version of strawberry short cake!
  
  Cake:
  
  6 eggs, separated
  
  1 13/4 cup shifted all-purpose flour
  
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  
  1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  
  1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  
  2 pints strawberries, washed and hulled
  
  Cream Frosting:
  
  2 cups heavy cream, chilled
  
  1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  
  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  1/4 cup currant jelly, melted
  
  In a large electric mixer bowl let egg whites warm at room temperature for 1 hour. Sift four with salt. With mixer at high speed beat…
  
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- Fabulous All American Blueberry Pie
  
  Posted at 6:18 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jul 17th
  Blueberries are a favorite of mine. I love blueberry pie and my favorite is a traditional two-crust pie. And add a dollop of rich vanilla ice cream!
  
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  Blueberries my favorite fruit! If I can stop eating all the fresh blueberries long enough I love to make blueberry pies. There are so many wonderful blueberry pie recipes that I love but this one is perfect for the 4th of July! Perfect for a backyard barbecue or to take along to a family reunion, just so wonderfully delicious! If you are short for time or just don’t want to make your own crust, use store-bought refrigerated pie crust which you can find in the dairy section of your grocery store. I have used Pillsbury when I am short on time which is very good.
  
  Fabulous All American Blueberry Pie
  
  Crust:
  
  2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
  1/4 cup sugar
  
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  1/2 cup shortening
  
  1/3 cup sweet butter (love my Cabot!)
  
  7 tablespoons cold water
  
  Filling:
  
  6 cups blueberries, rinsed and picked over
  
  1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  
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- Maddi and Gigi Vegetarian Baked Beans
  
  Posted at 8:32 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jul 5th
  Our family loves to celebrate July 4th! We gather on the idealic Martha’s Vineyard to celebrate our country’s birthday. A barbecue is a must as we make a traditional New England summer dinner, lobstahs, clams, corn on the cobb, potatoes, grilled vegetables and baked beans.
  
  The clams are from our claiming expedition on Lake Tashmoo. Fresh caught and we cooked them on the grill in white wine, garlic and sea salt.
  
  This years my helper with the baked beans was my granddaughter, Maddi. We make easy vegetarian beans by using canned beans to cut down the preparation time.
  
  Ingredients
  
  2 tablespoon olive oil
  
  1 medium onion, cut into small dice
  
  1/2 medium red pepper, cut into small dice
  
  3 large cans (28 ounces each) vegetarian baked beans
  
  3/4 c. barbecue sauce. I used 1/2 cup Stubbs Orignal BQ sauce and 1/4 cup Stubbs Spicy BQ sauce
  
  1/2 c. brown sugar
  
  1/4 c. distilled or cider vinegar
  
  2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  
  Directions
  
  Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
  
  Heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
  
  Add onions and peppers and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  
  Add beans and remaining ingredients bring to a simmer.
  
  Pour flavored beans into a greased 13-by 9-inch (or similar size) ovenproof pan. Bake until beans are bubbly and sauce is the consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 hours. Let stand to thicken slightly and serve.
  
  Enjoy!
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- Air Fryer Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  
  Posted at 4:01 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Apr 1st
  Brussels Sprouts are just so good in an Air Fryer. I added olive oil, garlic, olives, and seasoning for a flavorful side dish!
  
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  When I first thought about getting an Air Fryer*, I’m not a gadget person, I was a little I was skeptical if it were something I would use very often. Now that I’ve owned an air fryer for a year, I love to experiment, especially with veggies.
  
  Usually, I roast Brussels Sprouts in the oven, which I find brings out the nutty flavor. When I cooked Brussels Sprouts in the Air Fryer, they turned out beautifully charred on the outside with a soft center. I added olive oil, spices, olives, and capers with a flavor-packed side dish. So easy and delicious!
  
  2 lbs Brussels Sprouts, cleaned and whole
  
  1/4 cup olive oil
  
  4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  1/2 cup sliced Mezzetta Castervetrano Italian Olives, pitted
  
  2 teaspoon capers
  
  1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  
  1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  
  1 teaspoon pepper
  
  1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  
  Place Brussels Sprouts in a bowl…
  
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- Heart Shaped Valentine Day Cake
  
  Posted at 9:23 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 8th
  A raspberry heart-shaped cake perfect for Valentine’s day
  
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  I have many go-to cake recipes depending on the size and type of cake I want to make. This recipe, one of my favorites, is a tender, moist cake perfect for birthdays and special occasions, yet simple enough to use for everyday cupcakes. In this recipe, I used, my favorite, King Arthur Unbleached Cake Flour Blend, which results in a high rising cake with a moist, tender crumb.
  
  2 3/4 cups King Arthur Cake Flour Blend
  1 2/3 cups sugar; superfine sugar is best
  1 Tablespoon baking powder
  3/4 teaspoon salt
  3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  4 large eggs whites plus 1 whole large egg*
  1 cup full-fat vanilla yogurt or 1 cup whole milk*
  2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  1 teaspoon almond extract
  2 cups fresh raspberries for decoration
  
  Directions
  
  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare two 9″ x 2″ heart-shaped pans. Trace the bottom of the pan…
  
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- Pumpkin Cranberry Tea Bread with White Chocolate
  
  Posted at 9:59 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Oct 5th
  Each year my women’s group, The Dedham Junior Women’s Club sponsors an Artisan Craft Fair with over 90 crafters. Members bake delectable tea bread to sell the day of the fair. This was the tea bread I made last year. Maybe I’ll make a chocolate pumpkin this year!
  
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- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Coffee Cake
  
  Posted at 9:09 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Sep 22nd
  I love this cake because it combines the excellent taste of chocolate and pumpkin. What makes it even more delicious is the wonderful spices added to the batter. This cake not only tastes great but smells like spiced hot chocolate. I love a pretty presentation for my cooking and baking and by adding the mini chocolate chips and powdered sugar not only does that enhance the taste but also adds to the visual display. You can do more to this cake to dress it up. I sometimes decorate the cake with chocolate-dipped strawberries or dried apricots, both are very easy to do. I just place the fruit around the base of the cake on the cake dish. This is very nice for a buffet table. As I like to say, just use your imagination and try different ideas. Remember no fear; just enjoy. I’ve included the recipe for chocolate dipped fruit.
  
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- Three Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese
  
  Posted at 2:44 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Sep 15th
  When Autumn leaves are ablaze with colors and crisp fall air kisses the morning dawn awake I bake my favorite comfort food Mac & Cheese
  
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  Who doesn’t love a good Mac and Cheese! I love all the different twists on classic Mac and Cheese. Since cheese is one of my favorite foods I’ve made this Mac and Cheese with three different cheese, milk and cream, to make it so good!
  
  1 (16 ounces) package macaroni
  4 tablespoons butter
  4 tablespoons flour
  1 cup milk
  1 cup cream
  1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  1/4 teaspoon pepper
  2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded good quality
  4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  
  1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  1⁄2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
  
  Preheat oven to 400°F.
  Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
  In a large saucepan melt butter.
  Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
  Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly.
  Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
  Reduce…
  
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- Broccoli Asian Slaw with Almonds
  
  Posted at 9:56 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jul 14th
  Salad are so easy and one of my favorite side dishes especially in the Summer. Did I mention how the heath benefits of eating fresh veggies! Salad also can be prepared in advance. I love to make food ahead so I can have a relaxing dinner with family and friends. This Broccoli Slaw is easy to make and filled with flavor. Lately I’ve been using fresh mint and I love the taste and smell. Years ago when I was a beginning gardener I planted mint, just one plant in my garden. I didn’t understand how invasive mint is when left alone. Each spring I weed out most of the mint just leaving enough for my cooking needs. Substitute mint for cilantro or parsley for added flavor.
  
  You can make ahead and refrigerate for up to three days.
  
  1 12 oz package of broccoli slaw
  
  1 bunch scallion thinly sliced
  
  1 cup mint chopped
  
  Asian Slaw Dressing:
  
  3 tablespoons olive oil
  
  1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  
  1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  
  3 tablespoon honey
  
  1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
  1 garlic clove, finely minced
  
  1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
  
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  1/4 toasted sliced almonds
  
  Place broccoli slaw in a large bowl. Add mint and scallions.
  
  Whisk Asian Slaw Dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  
  Pour dressing into slaw and toss well. Top with toasted almonds.
  
  Enjoy!
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