James Beard’s Pleasant Pasta

June 16, 2017

This apparently was one of the great man’s favorites, who described it as “amusing looking, delicious tasting, and a worthy pasta.” The fact that it’s easy and quick to prepare doesn’t hurt either. This was a big hit in my house, and with the rest of the bag of frozen petit peas waiting in my […]

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Kale Orange Salad

June 9, 2017

This is a beautiful, healthy, unusual salad with a spunky and delicious vinaigrette dressing. I am not the biggest fan of curly kale, but really enjoyed this and felt it balanced nicely with my Memorial Day barbecued ribs! Thanks to Terri for sending me this from the Cooking Classy website. 1 bunch curly kale (about […]

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Nigella’s Miso Salmon

June 2, 2017

Nigella Lawson has written 9 best-selling cookbooks, including “How to be a Domestic Goddess” which she definitely resembles. This is her take on the Miso Cod craze which Nobu made famous and now is on menus all over the country. Simple enough for a weeknight dinner for two, you can easily multiply the ingredients to […]

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Chef Acheson’s Corn, Tomato and Basil Salad

May 26, 2017

Hugh Acheson is the award-winning chef and partner in four Georgia restaurants, and a judge on Top Chef. He is a fan of using the seasonal bounty, and makes this salad in summer 4 times a week to use these ingredients at their peak. Plump ripe tomatoes, tender sweet corn, and peppery fresh basil. He […]

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Cod with Garlicky Tomatoes and Potatoes

May 20, 2017

Jessica Seinfeld (wife of Jerry!) has her fourth cookbook out, cleverly titled “Food Swings”; including half the recipes divided into the “Virtue” or “Vice” categories. Everyone makes choices between eating healthy or more indulgently on a daily basis, meal to meal, depending on how you feel, who you’re with or what you’re doing. Nice to […]

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Mother’s Day

May 13, 2017

“Nothing is really lost until your Mom can’t find it!” Unknown “Any Mother could perform the jobs of several air traffic controllers with ease.” Lisa Alther “Great sisters get promoted to Aunt.” Unknown “Grandmothers are the people who take delight in hearing babies breathing into the telephone.” Unknown “I want my children to have all […]

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Crack Broccoli

May 10, 2017

The “Crack” comes from the addicting aspect of this recipe; make this once and it will find it’s way into your regular rotation. I kept nibbling on it while the rest of my dinner was coming together, and realized I’d eaten half the broccoli right out of the pan! Olive oil, garlic, lemon, cheese and […]

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Fresh Strawberry Pie from Gramercy Tavern

May 3, 2017

We are just back from a memorable trip to the east coast; visiting Casey’s childhood friends that he hasn’t seen since High School. Lots of laughs and tears, great meals and perhaps a few cocktails more than necessary. We left Connecticut to spend a few nights in NYC and see Hamilton (Worth it! Do It!) […]

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Honey Vanilla Pound Cake

April 9, 2017

This melt in your mouth pound cake is the recipe to remember when you wish you had something freshly baked but no time to get to the store for ingredients. That’s how I happened upon it…babysitting my grandsons with a plan to try a new cookie recipe which they vetoed when I read them the […]

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Thai Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

April 2, 2017

This combination of flavors really works; spicy curry paste and Sriracha, mellow butternut squash and rich coconut milk. Spiked with fresh ginger and lime with cilantro and peanuts to garnish. If you purchase the squash already peeled and diced this comes together in time for lunch today! Credit to Morgan at Host the Toast food […]

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