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

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

Baked Apple Donuts

These "donuts" didn't last long in our kitchen this morning. They are a variation of these muffins that I made earlier this summer, the primary difference being that these "donuts"…

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August 30, 2009

Salads / Vegetables

Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad

There is nothing better than fresh corn in the summertime. Fresh corn and heirloom tomatoes are two of my favorite summertime viands. My girlfriend Kathleen sent me this recipe a…

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August 29, 2009

Eggs / Main Dishes / Poultry

Breaded Chicken Cutlets

I love chicken cutlets, but I always wrestle with how to cook them. I ate them a lot growing up. My mom used to dip the chicken in egg, then…

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August 26, 2009

Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts

Frozen Hot Chocolate

There's a restaurant in NYC called Serendipity 3 that has been around for ages. It's knows for its desserts, especially its Frozen Hot Chocolate which is to die for. Well…

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August 26, 2009