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Asparagus with French Sauce 5

Sphere Magazine, April/May 1975

If Spring is in the air, then it’s time for asparagus! This issue of vintage Sphere has a beautiful spread of this treasured vegetable.

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Blueberry Tiramisu 6

Blueberry Tiramisu with Greek Yogurt

Here is a healthier version of luscious Italian tiramisu, using wild blueberries and Greek yogurt enhanced with fresh lemon.

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Rye Chocolate Chip 6

Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Nordic Twist

There are a million ways to make chocolate chip cookies. This is a slight adaptation of a Christopher Kimball recipe from his latest Milk Street magazine.

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Hot Cross Buns 2

Hot Cross Buns for Easter Baking

Hot Cross Buns are a traditional bread to make at Easter. Here is a recipe not only for the buns, but for a bread basket to place them in.

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Chicken Milano 2

Take a Can of Tomato Soup…

Sometimes I get tired or lazy and grab a can of tomato soup and invent something for dinner.

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Farmhouse Finnish flag 1

Sphere Magazine, March 1975

This entire issue of Sphere Magazine, March 1975 is dedicated to Finland! Featured are the foods, people, customs, and home life of the Finnish people.

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Baked Shrimp 4

Uglesich’s Restaurant Cookbook

Uglesich’s Restaurant was a legend in New Orleans, but the recipes are found in this wonderful cookbook. See what we made!

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Time for the Green Chicago River

If the Chicago River is green, then it’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day when everyone is Irish!

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