Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs

Alice Medrich’s New Classic Brownies

I have quite a few brownie recipes on this site, but this is now my go-to recipe.  These brownies are incredibly fudgy and delicious. One word of warning - please…

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July 15, 2011

Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Eggs / Main Dishes / Vegetables

Lamb’s Quarters Quiche

I love picking up my weekly vegetables from the CSA.   We were recently given Lamb's Quarters.   I had never heard of them before so I had to look them up.  …

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July 15, 2011

Side Dish / Vegetables

Summer Squash with Lemon and Mint

On Shelter Island, if you don't get to the pharmacy early on Sunday morning there's a good chance you won't get a Sunday Times.   I didn't get there early enough…

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July 14, 2011

Main Dishes / Poultry / Salads / Vegetables

Chinese Chicken Salad

As I've mentioned before, I love recipes by Ina Garten and this one is no exception. It's a very different take on chicken salad. The dressing has a nice Asian…

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July 13, 2011

Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs

Dulce de Leche Brownies

I had some Dulce de Leche in my refrigerator left over from making Alfajores that was begging to be used. I've had great luck with David Liebovitz's desserts so when…

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July 1, 2011

Main Dishes / Pasta / Shellfish

Sauteed Scallops with Chablis Cream Sauce

We have this great farmers market diagonally across the street from our apartment twice a week and on Saturdays a fisherman from the Hamptons comes in with fresh seafood.    His…

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June 30, 2011

Dairy / Side Dish / Vegetables

Hot, Buttered Cauliflower Puree

This cauliflower puree is to die for! I think it is my new favorite side dish. I made this the other night and to be honest, I could have eaten…

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June 29, 2011

Appetizer / Breakfast/Brunch / Eggs / Vegetables

Potato Torta

This torta has only a few ingredients, but sometimes the most delicious dishes are the most simple. This is very similar to a Spanish Omelet which is a very common…

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June 6, 2011

Poultry / Rice/Grains / Soups / Vegetables

Spicy Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

This soup is incredibly healthy and quite delicious.    I ate it for a couple of days and I loved every bowl I ate.  The combination of spices is wonderful.   I…

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June 6, 2011

Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs / Snacks

Chocolate Chip Biscotti

I'm still pretty new to making biscotti, but I have to say that biscotti are very easy to make.    I always thought biscotti looked difficult, but they're really not.   There's…

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June 3, 2011