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In the large category of cheesecakes, the one that is often overlooked, is what some call a “mock” cheesecake, but what I prefer to call a “No Bake” Cheesecake. A No Bake Cheesecake is just that, the filling is not baked in the oven. But don’t worry, this cheesecake still has that rich and tangy...

  Mary Oliver is my comfort this gray winter. I have been reading and rereading her poem “Rice”since her death last month. I don’t want you just to sit down at the table. I don’t want you just to eat, and be content. I want you to walk out into the fields where the water...

This classic Italian Chicken Milanese is surprisingly EASY and FAST to make at home. Serve it with a side salad for an easy weeknight meal. Also works as a make-ahead dish! Continue reading “Chicken Milanese” »

When the snow gets this high, it’s hard to maintain the 4-foot rule. Many people I know find all kinds of reasons not to feed birds in winter. The most common are: The food attracts rats. Indeed, when I was shopping for feeders recently, a garden center employee told me that it was illegal to...

Let Simply Recipes help you make Valentine’s Day gift-giving a breeze this year with our Gift Guide For the One You Love! Continue reading “10 Valentine’s Day Gifts for the One You Love” »