Easy Sheet Pan Greek Chicken

February 6, 2021

If you enjoy a Greek salad, then you will really like this easy sheet pan main dish version. You simply toss together chicken breasts with vegetables and a Greek dressing and then bake until the chicken and vegetables are tender and flavorful. A lot of the ingredients come right out of your pantry – this […]

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Turkey and Ricotta Meatballs

January 31, 2021

This is the recipe from Julia Turshen’s cook book “Small Victories” that Sally Fields said was “reason enough to own this book.” The ricotta replaces the usual breadcrumbs and eggs, making them light and tender. And I so appreciate that she has you baking the meatballs, not frying them; so much easier and less messy. […]

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Ina’s Herbed Pork Tenderloins with Apple Chutney

January 24, 2021

This is the favorite recipe my BFF sorority sister Dana has served for Christmas dinner for years. It proved to be the perfect choice for our pandemic holiday of 2020, as she learned only days before that all three sons would need to quarantine separately with their families. So instead of hosting the family for […]

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Sheet-Pan Lemony Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

January 16, 2021

This is a great oven to table sheet pan dinner that can be adapted to vegetables you have on hand. A compound butter made of lemon and parsley flavors both the chicken and brussels sprouts, with lemon slices adding color and extra flavor. I added carrots, peeled whole cloves of garlic, and halved tiny potatoes […]

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Sweet Sambal Cod from Ayesha Curry

January 9, 2021

NBA superstar Stephan Curry met Ayesha in a church youth group when they were 15 and 14, but the two didn’t start dating until years later. She has become a star in her own right, with TV food shows and cookbooks. This simple and delicious recipe is from her new book “Full Plate”, and she […]

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Maryland Crab Cakes with Horseradish-Siracha Remoulade

January 2, 2021

I wanted a crab cake that was mostly crab, and this one fits the bill. The bonus was the spicy remoulade sauce that came along with it, which would be good with shrimp as well. This is from the website hostthetoast.com, and when made into smaller cakes made for a delicious covid approved appetizer. I […]

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Chicken and Polenta Puttanesca Melts

December 26, 2020

I can’t wait to ring in the New Year! Or more importantly close the book on this one. Once the holiday leftovers are history, here is a dinner you might want to try. This recipe from Martha Stewarts magazine comes together quickly using purchased pre-cooked polenta and store bought marinara sauce. It is an attractive, […]

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Covid Friendly Antipasto Skewers

December 16, 2020

Instead of the usual platter of Antipasto for our smaller family Thanksgiving, I put the various cheeses, salami (folded),basil leaf, olives, and tortellini marinated in Italian dressing on 6″skewers so everyone had their own individual appetizers. Just a thought for your Christmas mini-gatherings. Skewers available on Amazon and elsewhere.

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Shrimp Risotto with Tomatoes and Basil

December 11, 2020

Sometimes on a chilly dark December evening you’ll seek comfort in the kitchen. Stirring a pot of risotto is a great way to shed the cares of the day and your family will feel the love their dinner was made with. It will take maybe half an hour and the rewards are great; including your […]

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Skillet Lemon Dill Chicken Thighs

December 2, 2020

This recipe from the Damn Delicious website is perfect for a night when you want something special but don’t have much time. In half an hour you can have tender chicken with a creamy lemony sauce that needs rice or potatoes to soak it all up. (I actually served this with cous-cous and asparagus.) If […]

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