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Butternut Squash Soup with Italian Sausage and Fresh Sage Ingredients 1 medium onion 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 stalks of celery, diced 1 large butternut squash 4 oz. mild Italian sausage, casings removed 4-6 cups chicken broth 2 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp. salt free garlic herb seasoning 1/4 tsp. black pepper 3/4 tsp crushed Italian seasoning 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp Sage   Directions Preheat oven to 350°.  Trim end of squash and cut into quarters.  Scoop out the seeds and coat liberally with olive oil.  Season generously with salt and pepper and place on a baking...

     Earl Grey black tea is a classic tea that has been around since the early 1800s.  It is thought that the prime minister was presented with a special tea flavored with bergamot oil as a gift from a Chinese mandarin. The tea quickly became popular in Britain and soon spread throughout the world.  There are many theories and legends about this origin of this popular tea. One particular legend claims that Charles Grey received as a gift, a tea flavored with bergamot oil, perhaps as a result of his ending the monopoly held by the East India Company on trade between Britain and...

Serve this salad as a side salad or first course, or add grilled chicken to make the best ever Chinese chicken salad!   Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Honey 2 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar 1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard 1/2 tsp. Hoisin Sauce 1/4 tsp. Soy Sauce Pinch of pepper 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil 1.5 tsp. Sesame oil To make the dressing: Whisk (or put into a blender) honey, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and pepper.  Whisk or blend to combine.  Slowly drizzle in the oils until the dressing is thick and creamy. To Serve:...

An easy and delightful spin on an already simple classic iced tea! You may have to make extra because it will go fast! For a "pitcher" of iced tea: Brew Earl Grey Green tea After brewing, toss in a handful of cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves.   For best results, let sit overnight. The longer the cucumber and mint has to infuse their flavors into the tea, the better! Pour over ice, share with friends and family, and enjoy!   Cucumber brings your body extra hydration, while the mint calms gut inflammation.  Besides green tea, cucumber, and mint tasting delicious,...

Served in the tearoom I owned in California, this is a wonderfully light and delectable afternoon tea sandwich.  Ingredients: 2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast 1/2 medium Fuji apple, diced 2 stalks of celery, diced 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. herbs d. Provence 1 tsp. black pepper 1 cup mayonnaise To serve: Apricot Preserves Bread-I like to serve this on croissants   Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well to combine.  Adjust seasoning to taste.  Spread a large scoop of chicken salad on one side of a croissant and the apricot preserves...