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Sauteed Vegetables

Garden fresh zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and bacon star in this flavorful side dish that’s perfect with any summer entree. Budget-friendly dishes are always welcomed …

Chocolate Orange Marbled Mug Cake

Chocolate and orange come together in this easy mug cake. It cooks in the microwave and is ready in mere minutes. Perfect for when that …

I'm Ellen, a freelance writer, recipe developer and former correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times where I wrote a regular TASTE section feature as well as reviewed cookbooks for more than 15 years. My Mom and my kids are the inspiration for Family Around the Table. My Grandmother too. I remember my Grandmother making fresh pasta for dinner. She was from Italy and a very good cook so I come by my love of cooking naturally. My Mom inherited her cooking skills too.