Smoked Salmon with Crispy Shallots and Dilled Cream

January 30, 2018

I bought Diane Rossen Worthington’s first cookbook “Seriously Simple” while on vacation in 2002. She has followed that up with “Seriously Simple Holidays” and later “Seriously Simple Parties”, and all three are full of great ideas for entertaining along with uncomplicated recipes and tips to reduce party anxiety. She clearly loves hosting groups large or […]

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Rum and Honey-Roasted Cayenne-Cumin Carrots

January 22, 2018

PR whiz and bi-coastal hostess extraordinaire Susan Mactavish Best hosts large house parties several times a month, making much of the staggering amount of interesting food herself. Sunset Magazine featured her parties over many pages recently and it all looks pretty amazing. This recipe jumped out at me as quite a unique appetizer; she describes […]

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Jamie Oliver’s Wife’s Favorite Beef Stew

January 16, 2018

Jamie is one of my culinary heroes. As busy as he was running restaurants all over the world, writing cookbooks, and starring in television shows; he took on the challenge of improving England’s school lunches. Then left his young family for months to come to West Virginia and take on ours, not receiving the warmest […]

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“Healthyish” Quick Tomato Chicken Curry

January 9, 2018

Knowing everyone is wanting to undo a little of the damage they did over the holidays, Bon Apetit is offering a selection of recipes this first half of January that they label “Healthyish.” Two weeks of “just so happens to be healthy” dinners. In other words healthy, lighter ingredients without sacrificing flavor. After seeing lots […]

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Bring on 2018 !

December 28, 2017

Well, it’s been a wild ride in 2017…floods, fires, hurricanes, mass shootings, terrorist attacks, and the most appalling, inescapable in-your-face politics of my adult life. So we will ring in 2018 with a sigh of relief and a prayer for a return to less chaotic world. For someone who enjoys starting the day with the […]

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Chicken Roasted with Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, and Herbs

December 21, 2017

This is my adaptation of a flavorful, simple chicken casserole from Julia Moskin of the New York Times. Her version had you wrapping the roasting pan in tin foil to bake, then removing the foil and running it until the broiler to brown the chicken. I much prefer roasted chicken and vegetables to the slightly […]

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Sausage and Potato Roast With Arugula

December 8, 2017

I had to try this recipe from Food and Wine magazine as these are three of my favorite foods! And it is such an easy one dish supper, perfect for a cool Fall evening. You just roast everything on a sheet pan until browned and tender, then tip it all into a large serving bowl […]

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Jessica Seinfeld’s Meatballs Marinara

November 30, 2017

This is another recipe from Mrs. Jerry Seinfeld’s “Food Swings” cookbook. I don’t sense any Italian heritage here, but somehow she has come up with a darn good meatball recipe. If you want to see a grin and get a “WOW” from any male walking into your kitchen, have the sheet pan filled with over […]

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Breakfast Casserole with Ham, Cheese and Hashbrowns

November 19, 2017

Some of our family’s best Thanksgivings were at Casey’s beloved Aunt Joan and Uncle Stan’s ranch in Templeton, California. Hordes of cousins and their children, an annual football match with the Dad’s dressed in their college colors, deer and wild turkeys on the 40 acres. There was wood to be chopped, hikes to be taken […]

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Salmon Baked in Wine and Herbs

November 10, 2017

Here is a very easy and delicious recipe for that healthy fish we are all supposed to eat more of. It called for dried tarragon, but I had some fresh dill and used that instead. So perfect to prepare ahead of time and pop in the oven when you’re ready. I would check it earlier […]

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