Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Golden Raisins

May 17, 2013

This simple combination of flavors is a winner; sweet raisins a perfect foil for the kick from the garlic and red pepper.  I always do the parboiling of the broccoli rabe ahead of time, and then when it’s time to eat it’s a matter of minutes to reheat it with the other ingredients.  Healthy, quick […]

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In Honor of Mother’s Day

May 12, 2013

When I was a child my mother said to me, “If you become a soldier, you’ll be a general.  If you become a monk, you’ll be the Pope.”  Instead I became a painter and wound up as Picasso. -Pablo Picasso, Artist A Mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie […]

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Gratin Dauphinois (Scalloped Potatoes)

May 7, 2013

Hi All, Brittany here. I am posting this recipe for my mom today for she is celebrating her Birthday in Europe! What a lucky and deserving duck. They met my Aunt Laura and Uncle Anton at their home in Weggis, Switzerland a few days ago and now they are in France. I spoke to my […]

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Slow-Roasted Garlic and Lemon Chicken

April 26, 2013

Our very first post on Heronearth was the wonderful roast chicken recipe by Nigella Lawson, the drop dead gorgeous British food network star.  This is another of her recipes that as she puts it, you just can’t make once: that’s to say, after the first time, you’re hooked.  It is “gloriously” easy, you just put […]

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72 Market St. Meatloaf

April 18, 2013

Ludie sent me this recipe, and said when it was duck hunting season that all the men in her husbands group would beg her to make it for their dinner.  She got the recipe from a caterer, who got it from The New Basics Cookbook written  by the ladies who wrote the hugely successful Silver Palate cookbook.  […]

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Broccoli in Browned Butter with Lemon and Walnuts

April 12, 2013

This is quick to prepare and absolutely delicious.  When I brought dinner to my friend Pat when she was ill awhile back,  this was the one recipe she asked for.  Chopping the walnuts finely will help them cling to the broccoli.  You can prepare the walnut butter sauce while the broccoli is cooking. 3 Tbs. unsalted […]

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Lemon Soy Swordfish Steaks

April 6, 2013

This recipe is from the classic Jr. League of Pasadena cookbook called ” California Heritage”; one of the best cookbooks I’ve ever owned.   I’ve been making this swordfish marinade off and on since the book came out in 1976, and it remains one of my favorites.  This page in my book is falling out and covered […]

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Pasta Figoli

March 30, 2013

This wonderful Italian soup started out as a peasant dish…the name means simply pasta and beans.   There are hundreds of versions that vary widely based on the region where it’s prepared.  Some are made with broth and contain no tomatoes, others like this one are thicker with a rich tomato base. The first time I had […]

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Capellini al Gamberetti

March 26, 2013

This delicious shrimp pasta dish comes together in under half an hour, a great weeknight dinner.  The recipe is from Napoli restaurant in Loma Linda California. 6 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound large (16-20 count) shrimp 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup drained jarred or canned artichoke […]

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Cranberry-Port Pork Roast

March 22, 2013

This is a wonderful slow cooker recipe that my friends used to make years ago.   Kim reminded me about it, and I’ve made it twice this month…so happy to have it back in my repertoire ! 1 (2 1/2 – 3 pound) boneless pork loin roast 1 (16-ounce) can whole cranberry sauce 1/3 cup port wine […]

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