Asian Grilled Salmon by Ina Garten

July 26, 2013

As I was throwing together this marinade last night for maybe the 50th time, I realized this was a recipe that perhaps people needed to be reminded of.  It’s from one of Ina’s early books called “Parties” which I think is one of her best.  When I don’t feel like barbequing, I just roast the salmon […]

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Caprese Garlic Bread

July 18, 2013

When iconic super model Kate Moss was asked how she managed to remain so slender for decades, her reply was “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!” She has a point, but you still feel like you might want to slap her.  Maybe a piece of this garlic bread might change her mind…. This recipe is from a […]

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Strawberry Nut Bread

July 8, 2013

This is from the Jr. League of San Diego’s first cook book called Delicious Decisions.  I had fun testing recipes for it….a job you take seriously! Summer is the time for making this bread, when strawberries are ripe and plentiful. Even berries that are past their prime work fine in this. It’s great with coffee, fresh fruit […]

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Corn, Cherry Tomato, Arugula,and Blue Cheese salad

July 2, 2013

This is the perfect summer salad for your barbecue!  Be sure and use the best fresh corn you can find, and enjoy the crunch and color.  I used Gorgonzola cheese and loved it. 2 3/4 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed and drained 1 pint basket cherry tomatoes, halved 4 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 […]

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Sherry Daniels’ Pasties

June 25, 2013

When Brittany and I sent out a letter in 2009 asking for recipes, we received the following message from Sherry Daniels, who is the wife of Casey’s cousin Bobby. It was only months later that she began her courageous battle with ovarian cancer. The last four years have been an exhausting roller coaster for Sherry and her family as […]

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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

June 22, 2013

The traditional Eggplant Parmesan has to be one of the richest vegetable dishes on Planet Earth……..eggplant slices breaded and fried in oil, then smothered with a thick layer of sauce and cheese.  I didn’t say it wasn’t delicious; just fattening! I actually think I prefer this version, created by Food & Wine Magazine’s lovely Grace Parisi (picture […]

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Roasted Cauliflower with Gremolata Bread Crumbs

June 16, 2013

This was a first…a child of mine convincing ME to try a vegetable I thought I didn’t much care for !  Granted, the “child” is Married with Children and a social worker, but still…..When Brittany served us roasted cauliflower I was amazed that I liked it!  So I investigated a bit more, and found this recipe by […]

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Pasta with Chicken,Sun-dried Tomatoes, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts

June 6, 2013

This recipe comes from Diane Barnette in Reno, Nevada who writes: “My son has the typical diet of a five-year-old: hot dogs and pizza.  That’s why I was surprised when he started requesting this dish for dinner.  In fact, he enjoys it so much that in our house, we refer to it as Casey’s pasta.” […]

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Kuleto’s Minestrone Soup

May 31, 2013

Kuleto’s is a great Italian restaurant just off Union Square in San Francisco; been around for years. It holds a special place in my heart, because after Jimmy died that is where my family began meeting in mid-December for a Christmas dinner. Traditions often need to change after a loss, and the annual Christmas celebration alternating between my parents home and my own was at […]

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Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Tomatoes and Olives

May 26, 2013

This recipe came from an article about healthy foods that boost antioxidants and cancer-fighting carotenoids, but who knew it would be so delicious?  And it looks as good as it tastes.  The writer called this a ” lycopene and vitamin C miracle’!  I really can’t speak to that, but I do know you will want […]

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