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Lemongrass Shrimp
January 16th, 2012 • In Pasta, Recipes, SeafoodIf there’s one thing I’m always on the prowl for besides anything hot, spicy and healthy, it’s any food pre-packaged that’s just as authentic in it’s original state that will get me there as quickly…
Heirloom Harvest Tomato Soup
September 13th, 2011 • In RecipesHere’s the thing: If you told me you were serving tomato soup with or for dinner, I’d inwardly groan. People, I’ve had all sorts of tomato soups and not even the addition of cream or…
Momma’s Greenbeans
August 2nd, 2011 • In RecipesWell, I’m still here even though I repeatedly threatened to stow away in any moving vehicle headed toward northern Ohio where my beloved amish country resides. I decided the fall would be more suitable weather…
Pizza Quick
July 12th, 2011 • In RecipesCrisp flat bread. Pungent olive oil. Fresh grated cheese. Green basil. Faintly crunchy onions. Each of these separate are worthy stand alone components but together: welcome to my life long addiction. On days I have…
Ragu Over Pasta
March 19th, 2011 • In RecipesCooking-wise, I’m in what I consider the dregs of March, this itchy time before anything is growing in the ground where if I see another potato, chicken breast or soup I might toss it out…
Unscrambled Eggs And Spinach
November 29th, 2010 • In Light and Tight Series, RecipesIf eggs and leftovers decided to run away to Vegas and get hitched, this would be their someday baby. A fresh combo bundle of joy. The thing about the egg is that it’s so reliably…
Chicken Marsala
November 16th, 2010 • In Chicken, RecipesAs fall settles in for real, and winter looms ahead, I am regarding the familiar rush that the holidays seem to splash on the faces of those hustling and bustling about. In the interest of…
Potato and Genoa Salami Salad
November 9th, 2010 • In Beef, RecipesI actually just got a tip from Cooks Illustrated today for cleaning the box grater after having grated cheese. It recommended grating a leftover piece of stale bread through it (same to clean a meat…
Goulash According To My Mom
October 9th, 2010 • In Beef, Pasta, RecipesThere is nothing fancy about this recipe. And yet, that is where the genius abounds. The tomato flavor seems to soothe my senses. We make this a little soupy and not so thick. This recipe…
