Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup

October 30, 2022

Gina from Skinnytaste said her family devoured this soup, and it got an equally positive reception at my house. Easy to make , although it does need a long simmer time. Acini di Pepe is a tiny pasta which is a bit hard to find; I would use any small pasta shape on hand. Gina […]

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Rosemary & Garlic Pork Tenderloin

October 18, 2022

You never know where you will stumble on a good recipe….I was reading People magazine at the nail salon and this easy delicious entrée by Top Chef winner Kelsey Barnard Clark was featured. She has a new cook book entitled Southern Grit, and says that this pork was in the weekly rotation growing up. “It’s […]

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Corn Chowder Salad

October 8, 2022

I was still in the driveway welcoming my family, when Hunter (age 9) ran back down the stairs and told me he was going to like this dinner. “I like everything you’ve got in that pan”. Calling this a “salad” is a gift to men/boys, as potato, bacon and corn dishes don’t usually fall into […]

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Chicken Thighs With Creamy Mustard Sauce

September 30, 2022

This recipe from Jessica Merchant’s 3rd book Everyday Dinners is her fallback chicken dinner. It’s made in one pan, and looks and tastes fancier than it really is. After sautéing the chicken, you make a simple pan sauce with a bit of butter, garlic, white wine , Dijon mustard and a splash of cream. Easy […]

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Swordfish Sicilian Style

September 23, 2022

When Food & Wine had an anniversary issue in 2018, they named this recipe as one of their 40 best. Legendary cook book author Marcella Hazan created many recipes for the magazine, but this easy one was their favorite. A plain grilled swordfish is transferred to a platter and covered with a marinade of lemon […]

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Corn Butter Farro

September 13, 2022

Here’s a great grain dish to make while fresh corn is still available. You saute the corn briefly, then puree half of it. Add onion, garlic and farro to the corn remaining in the pan and cook until the farro is tender. Butter is added to the puree and the mixture stirred into pan. Top […]

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Chicken Romano Meatballs

August 27, 2022

Skinnytaste features delicious healthy recipes full of flavor, and this one is no exception. Chicken meatballs stuffed with cheese, herbs and garlic in a lemony white wine sauce; and with no guilt! I made two small changes – after you cook the shallots and garlic until softened, I would sprinkle a tablespoon of flour over […]

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Salmon Salad With Warm Vinaigrette

August 20, 2022

Salmon is roasted with a spice rub, then laid on a salad of romaine and kale and tossed with a delicious warm ginger vinaigrette dressing and topped with crunchy almonds. This wonderful year round lunch or dinner is from Jessica Merchants blog “How Sweet Eats”. If that name sounds a lot like the title of […]

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Chocolate-Raspberry Icebox Cake

August 10, 2022

Breezing through this month’s Food and Wine Magazine, the picture of this beautiful dessert stopped the pages turning. Gorgeous, so delicious and way easier to make than it appears – and how perfect for this hot summer weather. You can make it ahead, and remove it from the freezer and top with whipped cream and […]

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Pork Scaloppini from Martha Stewart

August 3, 2022

This traditional Roman dish comes together quickly and is truly delicious. I like that the rich pan sauce is a good foil for the bitter arugula. I served this with little new potatoes which I will do again. Butter, white wine, capers and fresh rosemary and sage – what’s not to like? 1 1/2 pounds […]

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