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The Freshman Cook: Mini Meatball Appetizers w/ Bertolli Reserva Marinara

With the holiday season approaching, I want to share these fun and festive Mini Meatball Appetizers! If you are like me, I love to give holiday parties, and celebrate the season, and unique and yummy appetizers are my favorite things to serve. I made these appetizers using Bertolli Reserva Marinara with Parmigiano Reggiano and YUM! … Read more

The Freshman Cook: July 2022

I love summer, but I can easily get overheated when the high temperatures hit! Once this happens, the last thing I want to do is prepare a meal, and I lose my enthusiasm for grilling. When the hottest part of summer comes around, salads are on the menu quite a bit. I often grill chicken … Read more

The Freshman Cook: Happy Birthday Elvis!

Today we are celebrating the birthday of Elvis Presley. The KING would be 77 today! Can you believe it?! I have read that Elvis loved Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches. So I thought that a version of that sandwich would be a way to honor the exceptional singer, musician, and person that the world still … Read more

The Freshman Cook: Hidden Kiss Cookies/Day 7 of 14 Days of Valentine's!

Today’s treat for celebrating 14 Days of Valentine’s are cookies! Hidden Kiss Cookies! I thought these cookies were perfect for Valentine’s Day. Their name is so seductive, conjuring visions of stolen kisses in the shadows, star crossed lovers that will never be together to fulfill their destiny, or if you are a Peter Pan fan … Read more

The Freshman Cook: 2023

Welcome to The Freshman Cook! I am so glad to see you! It has been quite a while since I have been blogging, and I am thrilled to be back in the kitchen cooking, baking and mixing up recipes to share.   If you are a peach lover this Peachy Salsa will make you very happy! … Read more