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Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Dear Mom, I miss you. I miss your wit, I miss your wisdom, and I wholeheartedly miss just having you here. I miss buying you flowers and I really miss […]
Shrimp Tacos and Chicken Tacos
It's Cinco de Mayo and I'm thinking tacos. A restaurant we liked had the most amazing shrimp ones. Rather than the usual corn or flour tortillas, they were wrapped in […]
Crab Cakes and Rhubarb, Cardamom and Pistachio Cake
Let’s eat cake! Crab and rhubarb, that is. Whether you recreational crab or happen to notice a good sale like I did, crab cakes are always a treat to enjoy. […]
Warm Green Vinaigrette, Lyonnaise Dressing and Creamy Curry Maple Dressing
In the travel world there is shoulder season, a time between peak and off-peak seasons. In the culinary world, it exists as well. You’re eager for all the fresh, green […]
Coconut Daal with Crispy Potatoes
April is Earth Month, a great time to reaffirm our eating and living habits in ways that are helpful to the planet. Whether you do Meatless Monday, eat entirely plant-based, […]
Lemon Lush and Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Sweetly glazed carrots, oven-roasted asparagus, cheesy scalloped potatoes … I want it all. Oh, and don’t forget the buttery rolls, be they hot-cross or crescent, or the beautifully braided bread. […]
Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Sausage, Eggs and Salsa Verde
They say the secret to having it all is believing you already do. If this is true, it must be why I feel most content when I have a well […]
Steak and Stout Pie
Shamrocks and shillelaghs, it’s the wearing of the green! Everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, especially when it comes to celebrating. Make something feast- worthy with this […]
Classic Italian Meatballs
Celebrate National Meatball Day this March 9th with easy, oven-baked Classic Italian Meatballs. Seasoned to perfection and ready to serve in just 30 minutes, homemade meatballs are always a crowd […]
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Elegant, and oh-so-delicious, Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish that stands the test of time. Crispy breadcrumb-crusted boneless, skinless chicken breasts wrapped around thinly sliced ham and melted cheese, […]