Category Archives: Recipes

Squash Casserole Convert

I have never, in my 44 years, craved or even given much thought to, squash casserole. To begin with, I don’t find those two words, ‘squash’ and ‘casserole’ very appealing, but it is also a traditionally southern dish and I … Continue reading

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True Greek Salad

I saw a picture of this salad in a magazine and it reminded me of my expat days.  I learned early on in our time abroad that a Greek salad served virtually anywhere except the USA does not include lettuce. … Continue reading

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White Bean & Tuna Spread

Quick, healthy and deeeeelicious! This makes a nice appetizer or yummy, light lunch. Make it all fancy by laying an arugula leaf after spreading on a Finn Crisp cracker. 1 thick slice red onion, roughly chopped 1 fat garlic clove … Continue reading

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Kale Nests w/ Poached Eggs

I was passing time at the doctor’s office this morning, reading loads of magazines (the doctor was running late…) and found this recipe in one of Martha Stewarts publications. Some people don’t like Martha. I do, a lot. I think … Continue reading

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Healthy Breakfast (just don’t touch my tea)

For me, breakfast was not complete unless it included a runny egg, some cured pork products and slice after slice of buttery, white toast. And a huge glass of unsweet iced tea. My friends Jen and Courtney have been horrible … Continue reading

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Farro, Shiitake and Leeks

I love farro’s texture; chewy like barley but slightly stiffer like brown rice. It is a wonderfully satisfying side or main dish. This version is vegetarian, but can easily be vegan– just eliminate the Parmesan. 1 large leek, timmed of … Continue reading

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Tapas: Garlicky, Baby Potatoes and Manchego

Manchego is a sheeps’ milk cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain. It is aged from 60 days to 2 years, thus developing a deep, complex and salty flavor. Paired with potatoes and twice baked, it makes a … Continue reading

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Tapas Mushrooms

Preparing for a cooking class tonight with a great group of ladies! They wanted to do a tapas menu— Love munching through a class : ) I thought it would be nice to have something ready for the gals as … Continue reading

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Coffeeeeeeeeeek!

Day 21 of 25. 25 days to test 25 recipes for a book about cooking with coffee. I feel like a caffeinated Bubba from Forest Gump, “Coffee-rubbed steak, coffee-infused pork chop, coffee cupcakes, coffee pancakes, coffee ice cream, coffee-grilled salmon, … Continue reading

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Fish in Foil

Fish en papillote is that classic, French method of preparing fish by sealing it in paper and baking it, as it steams in its own juices. It is über healthy, so very delicious and very impressive to serve. However, since … Continue reading

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