Hot and Sour Soup

December 2, 2021

I love to order this in Chinese restaurants, but it is really easy to make at home. Low calorie, fairly healthy and a nice hit of heat and flavor for a rainy day lunch. Leftovers last 3 days in the frig or 3 months in the freezer. This version is courtesy of Amy in the […]

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“Caramel” Chocolate Chunk Cookies

November 19, 2021

Dorie Greenspan is clearly one of the world’s best bakers, with 13 cookbooks and multiple James Beard awards. Her beautiful new book is “Baking with Dorie; Sweet, Salty & Simple”. In it she has 6 new chocolate chip cookie recipes, and this one she puts in her cookie hall of fame. There is no actual […]

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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Broccoli

November 13, 2021

In this easy and delicious sheet pan meal from Eating Well, the marinade doubles as the sauce for the chicken and vegetables. Lining the sheet pan with foil makes for easy cleanup. I always appreciate how health conscious Eating Well tries to be, but in this recipe I think doubling the savory sauce makes for […]

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Pork Chop Cacciatore

November 6, 2021

The cacciatore sauce you usually associate with chicken is delicious when paired with a juicy pork chop. Red pepper, tomatoes, wine and herbs combine to make a tasty stew that the chops are nestled into to complete their cooking. This was in the latest Bon Apetit magazine, and since it’s been awhile since I found […]

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Baby Kale Salad with Apple-Maple Vinaigrette

October 31, 2021

Terryl Gavre wasn’t excited about the kale salad her chef put on the menu at her Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant in San Diego, and told him “Who wants to go out to dinner and have a kale salad?” She stands corrected. It not only is one of their best-selling salads but she is now […]

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Ina’s Penne alla Vecchia Bettola (Vodka Sauce)

October 16, 2021

I read an article recently by Sheela Prakash for the Kitchn website, about deciding which of the most popular vodka sauces on the internet is the best. She decided to sample a few and chose 4 contestants recipes : Ina Garten, Food 52, Rachel Ray and Serious Eats. All were cooked the same day and […]

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Red Lentil Soup With Lemon

October 9, 2021

Melissa Clark creates more excellent recipes for the New York Times than seems humanly possible. So when she labels this soup “revelatory” and the cooking “painless” how is not worth a try? You first saute onion and garlic, stir in tomato paste and spices; then add broth, red lentils and diced carrot and simmer. Puree […]

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Angie Mar’s Chicken With Roasted Grapes, Garlic and Rosemary

September 29, 2021

Senior Editor Kat Kinsman of Food and Wine Magazine is a huge fan of their Best New Chef of 2017, Angie Mar. Kat thinks the best thing she’s ever had from Angie was a takeout foil pan of this dish after months of pandemic home cooking. A simple dish with just a handful of ingredients, […]

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Fast Spaghetti Bolognese

September 17, 2021

I make an authentic version of this several times over the winter months. It takes hours and I’m always sorry to see the last of it. This half hour version is actually pretty darn good; not a close second for the 3 hour version but quick and tasty and ready in a half hour. The […]

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One-Pot Orzo With Tomatoes, Corn and Zucchini

September 9, 2021

This made a wonderful side dish for my Labor Day tri-tip, although it’s hearty enough to be a main on its own. If you’ve still got some ripe tomatoes, it’s a perfect way to use them up. You slowly saute the tomatoes until meltingly sweet and fragrant, and the orzo cooks right in the sauce. […]

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