January 2009

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Brisket with Cranberries

4 comments January 29, 2009

This is another delicious meal for the winter months. The flavors are hearty and robust, and the cranberries and onions balance each other out. The entire house smells wonderful as [...]

Let’s Dish: Advice for the kitchen novice

12 comments January 27, 2009

I believe anyone can cook. Of course, as with anything, practice makes perfect. A lot of people think cooking is difficult, and thus it becomes a chore. It’s actually quite [...]

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Sloppy Joe Sliders

2 comments January 24, 2009

I know the foodie purist and cook would never consider using anything from a can, and Sandra Lee is considered the Devil. But I’m totally in favor of reaching for [...]

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Salmon with Balsamic Apple Topping

6 comments January 22, 2009

Mmmm. This was yummy. The combination of sweet honey, tart apples, and the richness of Balsamic vinegar were a perfect compliment to the strong flavor of the Salmon. And with [...]

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Easy Chickpea Curry

5 comments January 19, 2009

I remember the very first time I had a chickpea (also known as the garbanzo bean.) I was in college, out with some friends at a cafe, and I ordered [...]

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Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad

0 comments January 18, 2009

Here you will find wonderful flavors from tomatoes and roasted peppers. And I have always loved the light feeling of this dish, from the fluffy couscous and mint. This salad [...]

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Let’s Dish: My Three-year-old asked for a salad

10 comments January 11, 2009

* For those readers who have grown children, or who don’t have children at all, please pass this along to someone you know that has youngsters at home. And in [...]

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Steak and Mango Lettuce Cups

2 comments January 6, 2009

Whenever Paul sees me marinating a steak, I usually get an inquisitive look that says, “what did I do to deserve this?” Truth is, I wasn’t even thinking of him [...]

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Israeli Couscous with Green Beans, Feta, and Raisins

0 comments January 6, 2009

Amy, meet Israeli Couscous. Israeli Couscous, meet Amy. Martha introduced us. Ms. Stewart that is. Well, not in person or anything. She was kind enough to highlight this wonderful salad [...]

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Bowtie Turkey Stroganoff

2 comments January 6, 2009

This is one of those meals that was created because I was trying to use up items in my refrigerator. I also wanted to clear out the pantry. This was [...]

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Salmon with Raisins and Pine Nuts

1 comment January 6, 2009

Let’s talk Salmon. I know a lot of people find this fish, well, fishy. Yes, Salmon does have a strong flavor, but paired with the right sauce or topping, its [...]

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Salmon Burgers with Greek Yogurt and Dill

8 comments January 6, 2009

Think salmon is only good for fancy meals? Think again. Finely diced and combined with lemon, scallions, and horseradish, it is perfect served on a bun. Broiling them creates a [...]

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Grilled Salmon with Blackberry Sauce

2 comments January 6, 2009

I grill so much that Paul and I have actually paid a plumber $400+ to install an exterior gasline, at every place we’ve lived, so I wouldn’ have to deal [...]

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Fish Curry with Asparagus

1 comment January 6, 2009

I could eat my way across Thailand, no problem. Thing is, flying and I don’t agree. So, I enjoy Thai cuisine in my own kitchen, thankyouverymuch. Red and green curry [...]

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Pulled Pork

1 comment January 6, 2009

Let’s talk pulled-pork, shall we? You can order pulled pork in a lot of restaurants, buy pre-made pulled pork at the market, or make your own. But the fact remains, [...]