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Growing Herbs Inside Your House

In the fall I harvested from the garden a variety of herbs like basil, rosemary, bay leaves, oregano, sage, tarragon, marjoram, parsley, mint, thyme, dill, lemon verbena, cilantro, celery and chives. Some of them didn't survive, but most grow well indoors and I use them in my dishes all the time. I even have one tomato plant! I love having...
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Baguette with herbs, tomatoes and cheese

Quite simple to prepare, flavorful and colorful appetizer, a bit like bruschetta. Unlike bruschetta which is toasted, this recipe is baked in the oven with all the ingredients. Very good idea for a picnic, it can be easily prepared ahead of time and heated on a grill. Fresh tomatoes can be replaced with sun-dried tomatoes....
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Ravioli with Spinach and Egg

Not  difficult, but tasty and original. You can experiment with different fillings, from cheese, mushrooms, vegetables or even sweet fruit and berries. In this version I used creamed cheese. Try to roll out the dough very thinly to give it a lighter taste....
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Chorizo Cheese Dip

Lots of gooey, melted cheese with spicy chorizo mixed in. Use any hot pepper to your taste, I had poblano pepper so I used those, but you can use also serrano, jalapeno, etc. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips. And add a ice cold beer to complete the meal. What could be better for a Super Bowl party?...
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