Cheese / Main Dishes / Pork / Poultry

Chicken, Ham and Cheddar Roll-Ups

I made these the other night and they were delicious. I almost made them two nights in a row, they were that good. I make another version of chicken roll-ups…

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February 13, 2013

Main Dishes / Poultry

Turkey Sloppy Joes with Hoisin and Cilantro

My parents gave me a subscription to a magazine called Fine Cooking for Christmas. I have been receiving it for several years now and I LOVE it! It's one of…

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January 29, 2013

Cheese / Main Dishes / Sandwiches / Soups / Vegetables

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup with Smoky Caprese Panini

It's a cold and rainy night in NYC.  A good night to stay inside.  It's the kind of night where I'd get a roaring fire going if we had a…

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January 28, 2013

Cheese / Dairy / Main Dishes / Vegetables

Creamy Spinach Enchiladas with Red Cabbage Slaw

This meal was surprisingly delicious.   There's something about the creamy sauce on the vegetarian enchiladas paired with the savory cabbage slaw that makes this meal comforting and delightful.   I was…

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January 21, 2013

Main Dishes / Poultry / Vegetables

Pressure Cooker Chicken Piccata

Guess what I got for Christmas? A pressure cooker! This past fall, I read about the resurgence in popularity of pressure cookers. They sounded a lot more appealing than the…

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January 8, 2013

Beef / Cheese / Eggs / Main Dishes / Pork / Vegetables

Lots O’Meat Lasagna

If you like a meaty, cheesy, hearty lasagna, this is a terrific recipe.   I make it annually on Halloween when some friends come over with their children for trick or…

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December 16, 2012

Main Dishes / Shellfish / Uncategorized / Vegetables

Shrimp Stew with Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Cilantro

This is a perfect Thai-inspired weeknight meal. The preparation is quick and the result is delicious. I love almost anything with coconut milk and cilantro, such a great combination. I…

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November 12, 2012

Cheese / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables

Baked Orzo with Mozzarella and Oregano

Don't let the name turn you off and don't let the photo fool you. This is one of the best baked pasta dishes I have ever made, or eaten for…

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October 19, 2012

Breakfast/Brunch / Eggs / Main Dishes / Vegetables

Frittata with Red Peppers and Peas

  I really enjoy omelets for breakfast and every now and then I love a frittata for dinner. I found this recipe in the NY Times and just happened to…

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September 29, 2012

Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Side Dish / Vegetables

Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad

This salad is delicious, but I won't lie, it's fairly time-consuming to make.  There are lots of steps, lots of chopping and quite a bit of time needed. This is…

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September 18, 2012