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Serve up some comforting soup on blustery winter days

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January is Virginia’s coldest month, but it’s also National Soup Month and a fitting time to make some healthy, hearty, hot soups.



Fruity French Toast

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Try this delicious recipe for Fruity French Toast to start off your day and help you meet your daily requirements.



Add extra-deliciousness to desserts with sweet chocolate

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Want to sweeten up your February meals? Just add chocolate to end dinner on a delicious note.



Smithfield Ham and Sweet Potato Pancakes

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This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



Grandma’s Egg Custard Pie

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This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



Fruited Irish Oatmeal

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This hearty winter breakfast has whole grains from the oats, lots of vitamins and antioxidants from the fruits and good fat from the nuts. It's not only healthy. It's tasty, too!



Eggnog: Season’s sipping—safely!

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While commercially made eggnog is stocked in stores as early as mid-October, some families still prefer to celebrate the season with a homemade version.



Roasted Beets and Feta Cheese Salad

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This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



Fried Spinach and Apple on Corn Pone

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This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



Carol's Pecan Pie

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This pecan pie from Cooking Virginia Style with Farm Bureau Women was contributed by Carol Boyer of Shenandoah County.



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