Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Billy’s Vanilla, Vanilla Cupcakes

We were invited to a rooftop party a couple of weeks ago and I offered to bring a dessert, so I made these mini cupcakes.  My sister Gail sent me…

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October 28, 2009

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Dairy / Eggs

French Toast

My friend Nancy had a party and had a couple of extra baguettes which she gave me.  I wasn't sure what to do with them, I thought about making bread…

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October 21, 2009

Nuts / Snacks

Caramelized Spiced Nuts

I was freezing cold on Friday morning, and it was an overcast day.   I had a lot of laundry to fold and I thought it would be nice if the…

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October 5, 2009

Fruit / Rice/Grains / Side Dish

Lemon Risotto

Our friends Bill and Dan stopped by for dinner recently and I didn't have time to run to the store before they arrived, so I dug through the freezer and…

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October 2, 2009

Dairy / Desserts / Fruit

Lemon Mascarpone Mousse

This dessert takes no time at all to whip up, and it's really, really tasty, especially if you like lemon.   Three out of my four boys loved it, even the…

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September 29, 2009

Desserts / Eggs / Fruit

Lemon Chamomile Shortbread

These cookies are incredibly simple and really good. When I tried one, I longed for a cup of tea to drink with it. They're a perfect mid-afternoon snack with a…

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September 28, 2009

Side Dish / Vegetables

Roasted Potatoes

These potatoes are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and three of my four boys enjoy them. You can't knock a recipe that 75% of the boys…

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September 25, 2009

Dairy / Soups / Vegetables

Very Green Broccoli Soup

This soup is unbelievable - it's now one of my top 5 favorite soups.  I served it for dinner last night and it was so good.  When I first looked…

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September 23, 2009

Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Grandmother Paula’s Sour Cream Pound Cake

Last week we had two back-to-school picnics for the boys.  Each family is asked to bring a dish to share.    For the first picnic I made this pound cake and…

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September 21, 2009

Main Dishes / Pasta / Side Dish

Cold Noodles with Sesame Sauce

Sorry I haven't written in a little while. I'm just getting into my fall routine. We came back from Shelter Island and the boys started school the next day, which…

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September 19, 2009