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

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

Side Dish / Vegetables

Beets in a Sweet Thyme Balsamic Glaze

Looking for a new and different way to prepare beets? Are you a fan of balsamic vinegar? If so, this is the recipe for you, and it's really simple. It's…

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October 1, 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

Pork / Side Dish / Vegetables

German Potato Salad

I found this recipe over the summer and made it for a dinner party, but we ate it all and I didn't have a chance to photograph it. I have…

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September 25, 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