Pasta / Side Dish / Vegetables

Couscous with Peas and Mint

We had some friends over for dinner last month and I was looking for a quick but tasty side dish. I received Barefoot Contessa Foolproof  by Ina Garten for Christmas…

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March 10, 2013

Poultry / Rice/Grains / Soups / Vegetables

Chicken and Rice Soup

After all these years of blogging, I can't believe I haven't posted a classic chicken and rice soup recipe.   Well here it is!  This is a delicious, simple chicken soup…

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February 12, 2013

Soups / Vegetables

Carrot Soup with Ginger and Lemon

My husband's aunt recently had some dental work done and she's a huge fan of my soup.  Her favorite is this Lemon Parsley-and-Egg Soup, so I made her a batch…

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February 9, 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

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

Pumpkin Scones

I make a lot of pumpkin muffins for the boys in the fall. They inhale them for breakfast before school. I make them so much that I wanted to change…

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November 20, 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 / Soups / Vegetables

Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

The weather turned chilly recently, and when it's cold outside there's nothing better than a big pot of hot soup. In my book, this soup is classic comfort food. Both…

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November 12, 2012