Lamb Loin Chops Sizzled with Garlic

January 3, 2024

I had some gorgeous lamb chops I wanted to cook for New Year’s Eve and went looking for a recipe. It wasn’t difficult to choose; this one from Janet Mendel for Food and Wine magazine has been around for years with over 2,000 5-star ratings! Numerous comments stated it was the best lamb they’d ever […]

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Ina’s Roasted Spiced Cocktail Nuts

December 27, 2023

This year I made several batches of these tasty nuts to share as holiday treats with friends. I think these are best freshly made; the ones I made ahead and froze weren’t as crisp. ( Although I do like eating a handful right out of the freezer myself!) Nuts are expensive, but the large bags […]

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Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

December 16, 2023

This recipe in the New York Times called out to me, as I happened to have all these ingredients on hand. The sherry vinegar and honey create a nice balance with the peppers, and everything cooks in one large pan. Next time I will use a high sided pan like a Dutch oven to cut […]

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Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

December 7, 2023

This is another good recipe from Brianna May’s BiteswithBri.com website, where she shares her versions of “elevated comfort food”. At holiday time I’m always on the lookout for delicious breakfast items that can be made ahead and feed a crowd, and this fits the bill. I gave it a test run this morning with my […]

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Pork Tenderloin with Spice Rub and Honey Soy Glaze

November 30, 2023

This pork tenderloin from Biteswithbri.com is Brianna May’s favorite way to prepare a pork tenderloin – first a spice rub; then roast at high temperature, and finish with a honey soy glaze that I will give 4 stars to. Tender, flavorful pork and a memorable sauce that you will want to print out and put […]

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Creamy White Chicken Chili

November 24, 2023

This is a rich, spicy and creamy chili that contains fresh poblano and jalapeño peppers, along with salsa verde and cream cheese. Yum! You simmer the chicken right in the sauce, then shred and add back in. (Or just use rotisserie chicken.) I added 2 ears of fresh corn cut off the cob for some […]

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Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken

November 17, 2023

Daniela Galarza of the Washington Post shared this recipe inspired by British author Diana Henry’s cook book “Simple: Effortless Food, Big Flavors.” Diana’s first child knocked her for a loop with constant crying; she lived on take out pizza and wondered if she’d ever cook again. We can relate! So low effort recipes full of […]

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Tuscan Artichoke Soup

November 12, 2023

This wonderful soup is quick and easy to make, using canned artichoke hearts and mostly pantry staples. Creamy and comforting and freezes well. This came from Sue Moran’s website called The View From Great Island which I will be exploring further! Lots of room to improvise here as well; you could add pasta, beans, rotisserie […]

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Cheddar, Corn, and Jalapeno Cast-Iron Cornbread

October 26, 2023

Food and Wine Magazine asked 15 of their favorite chefs for their go-to recipes for Fall. Tiffany Derry of Roots Southern Table in Dallas offered her famous Seafood Gumbo, which has been improved by each generation of women in her family. Cornbread is always on the table with it, and “whether you like sweet or […]

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Baked Chicken with Artichokes, Cinnamon and Preserved Lemons

October 20, 2023

Kelli Foster of “the kitchn” calls this recipe her favorite of all time. Anytime I hear someone say that I need to pursue it! Her reasons include that it is easy, versatile, and so delicious. There are so many different flavors that will perfume your kitchen with warm enticing aromas. Chicken thighs are tossed with […]

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