Desserts / Snacks

Mini Churros

Yesterday was the first day of spring, and it snowed almost all day! We have had quite a winter here in NYC. I thought for sure our snowstorms were over…

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March 21, 2015

Dairy / Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Shellfish

Nonna Luna’s Rice

I know I've mentioned this before, but I usually have a 2-lb bag of frozen shrimp in my freezer. I get a bag every time I go to Costco. The…

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March 3, 2015

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Dairy / Eggs / Vegetarian

Sour Cream Corn Bread

I have made this corn bread several times now. We'll eat it with dinner, then I'll serve it again as toast for breakfast. Making cornbread in a loaf pan allows…

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March 2, 2015

Desserts / Fruit

Candied Orange Peel

One of my sons has been asking me to make candied citrus peels for a couple of years now, but I was never able to find a recipe that received…

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February 28, 2015

Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Uncategorized / Vegetarian

Graham Cracker Bites

My boys LOVE this recipe. Well, three out of four do. The other one likes these, but doesn't go crazy over them. One of my sons asks me to make…

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February 27, 2015

Beans / Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Vegetarian

Quinoa and White Bean Burgers

I know I've mentioned this several times before, but I LOVE Fine Cooking magazine. I receive a subscription every year for Christmas from my parents. I end up trying several…

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February 25, 2015

Beans / Main Dishes / Shellfish / Vegetables

Shrimp with White Beans, Spinach and Tomatoes

The flavor in this dish was unexpected and wonderful. The lemon zest and juice brought this dish to life. I loved it so much I had two big servings. I…

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February 24, 2015

Cheese / Dairy / Main Dishes / Pasta / Side Dish

Individual Mac and Cheese Cups

One of my sons is a huge dairy fan. He loves milk, yogurt and things made with cheese like macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, cheese quesadillas, etc. He saw me…

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February 22, 2015

Appetizer / Cheese / Eggs / Side Dish / Vegetables

Gnocchi Verde (Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings)

One of the many reasons I love shopping at Trader Joe's is because of their frozen food section. They have the most interesting frozen vegetables. Two of my favorites are…

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February 15, 2015

Cheese / Soups / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Andean Potato and Cheese Soup (Locro de Papa)

I have never cooked with queso fresco before. I saw some in Costco the other day, so I picked up a package. I bought 2 eight-ounce blocks, so you'll probably…

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February 7, 2015