Non-Dairy

Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops

13 comments May 17, 2009

This comes from one of my Williams Sonoma cookbooks that I have had for about four years. It’s one that always made a brief appearance as I breezed through the [...]

Halibut with Fruit Salsa

7 comments March 22, 2009

I recently discovered how wonderful Facebook can be, by reconnecting with my college roommate and long lost friend, Amy F., of 15 years! And it has been awesome to have [...]

Quick 7-Way Cornish Game Hens

6 comments March 17, 2009

Photo by Michele Borboa Cornish game hens make great single servings. I recently came across these recipes, from Woman’s Day, which help you enhance them quickly with a variety of [...]

Broiled Salmon with Mustard Lentils

10 comments March 8, 2009

My husband and I recently met a great new couple. Fun, smart, easy-going, and they have two kids about the same age as ours. For all intents and purposes, they [...]

BBQ Chicken Drumettes

2 comments February 17, 2009

When Haley was old enough to start eating table food, I went full steam ahead. Nothing was off limits, assuming it was safe. Fruit and veggies were easy and pretty [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

0 comments January 6, 2009

I love this meatloaf. And I make it a lot, especially in the winter months. I think I might be overcompensating for the fact that I never had it growing [...]

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