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A Second Birthday Party | © UrbanCottageLife.com 2017
April 3, 2017November 12, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

A Second Birthday Party on Hazel Street

Creamy Parsnip & Sweet Potato Soup │ © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
March 6, 2015 Marlene Cornelis

Creamy Parsnip & Sweet Potato Soup

Basic Spaghetti Sauce | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
November 25, 2014February 12, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

It’s Just Dinner ✲ Casual Spaghetti Sauce for Family & Friends

Chocolate Avocado Mousse | © UrbanCottageLife.com
November 10, 2014March 31, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

A Crowd Pleaser With a Twist ❉ Chocolate Mousse, Avocado Style

Intensely Cumin Chickpeas | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
August 12, 2014June 11, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

On Hospitality and A Cumin Chickpea Dish

Gingerbread House Fun | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
January 3, 2014December 29, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Tips for a Successful Open House

December 22, 2012December 9, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Gougeres ✸ So-Very-French Cheese Puffs

December 16, 2012September 2, 2014 Marlene Cornelis

Menu for A Holiday Open House

December 15, 2012July 21, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Memories of A Holiday Celebration Past

November 26, 2012September 2, 2014 Marlene Cornelis

Dolce Trio Part 3 ✽✽✽ Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

November 17, 2012September 2, 2014 Marlene Cornelis

Dolce Trio Part 1 ✽ Panna Cotta with Blackberry Coulis

Italian Pork Stew with White Bean Mash | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
November 16, 2012April 4, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Italian Dinner Secondo e Contorno ❈ Pork Stew and White Bean Mash

November 14, 2012January 27, 2014 Marlene Cornelis

Spicy Pasta and A Refreshing Salad

June 15, 2012March 16, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Easeful Entertaining ✼ Potluck!

May 23, 2012March 16, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Ready, Set ☀ Summer!

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
April 9, 2012December 19, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

December 25, 2011August 5, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Christmas Dinner 2011

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
November 11, 2011April 6, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: How to Work Late & Cook for Company

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Cooking can be a risky business, so please educate yourself on safe techniques and practices. I do my best to make sure the recipes I present are accurate, but typos and mistakes can happen. I am not responsible for any mishaps you incur as a result of the information on this blog, such as injuries (cuts, burns, etc. happen in the kitchen), food safety issues or ingredient costs if a recipe fails.

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