Beef / Cheese / Eggs / Main Dishes

Spaghetti and Meatballs

My brother recently competed in the NYC Triathlon and the night before the race, I made him (and a number of his friends) a carbo-loaded dinner of spaghetti and meatballs.…

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August 16, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Main Dishes / Side Dish

Zucchini and Ricotta Tart

This recipe is now definitely part of my summer rotation. I've made it once a week now for the last three weeks. It's a perfect late summer dish because there's…

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August 10, 2010

Fruit / Main Dishes / Poultry / Vegetables

Grilled Chicken with Basil Dressing

If you have basil at your disposal and you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this recipe is for you.   It's as simple as throwing together a simple marinade…

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August 6, 2010

Fruit / Main Dishes / Pork

Pork Chops with Peach-Ginger Chutney

I'm on a peach kick because they're in season here in the Northeast. We just had some friends visit from Atlanta, and they like pork chops, so I searched for…

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August 4, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Dairy / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Vegetables

Zucchini and Ricotta Galette

Much like the tomato pie I made the other day, this zucchini galette is really delicious, and much like other recipes that I love, I've made it twice already in…

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July 25, 2010

Appetizer / Cheese / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Vegetables

Gina’s Summer Tomato Pie

I made one of these last night AND the night before.    I also plan to make another one this weekend.  I love this pie so much we're going to…

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July 14, 2010

Main Dishes / Poultry

Chicken with Balsamic Barbecue Sauce

This is yet another recipe from that Giada cookbook I borrowed from the library.   There are a couple more recipes I'd like to try, but it's due pretty soon so…

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June 11, 2010

Cheese / Main Dishes / Pasta / Poultry / Vegetables

Orzo with Sausage, Peppers and Tomatoes

We're on Shelter Island for Memorial Day weekend, our first weekend out here for the season, and the kitchen is not yet geared up for the summer, nor is the…

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May 29, 2010

Fruit / Main Dishes / Pork

Yucatán Pork Tenderloin

We had a small Cinco de Mayo dinner party the other night and I tried a bunch of new Mexican recipes.   I always try new recipes out on guests.…

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May 12, 2010

Appetizer / Main Dishes / Shellfish / Side Dish / Vegetables

Tortillitas With Shrimp

Have I mentioned that I love Mark Bittman's recipes? I just downloaded "How to Cook Everything" for my iPhone. I now have the whole cookbook on my iPhone with a…

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April 26, 2010