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

Fruit / Main Dishes / Poultry / Vegetables

Mar-A-Lago Turkey Burgers

Now that we're back from Shelter Island and school has started, I'm trying to get back into a more normal routine which includes family dinners at 6pm.   I love eating…

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September 15, 2009

Nuts / Snacks

Union Square Cafe Bar Nuts

We had a lot of company over Labor Day weekend and consequently I cooked quite a bit, but mostly tried and true recipes.    The only new recipe I tried was…

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September 9, 2009

Beans / Main Dishes / Vegetables

The Simplest Bean Burgers

I thought these burgers were incredibly tasty.  The recipe is very versatile - you can basically use any type of bean, and any type of seasoning spice.   I chose chick…

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August 30, 2009