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Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Another Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) recipe! Ugh. I’m sorry. But it is so good!!! Shrimp Scampi with Linguine 1 T kosher salt plus 1 1/2 t 3/4 lb linguine 3 T unsalted butter 2 1/2 T olive oil 1 1/2...
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Shrimp Pad Thai
Shrimp Pad Thai is just one of those things I won’t eat for a really long time, then all the sudden I’ll get a huge craving. So like most things, I wanted to try making it at home, and this recipe...
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Blasted Broccoli
In Seattle, there is a trendy restaurant called the Black Bottle. I went once with a bunch of folks and we shared everything. One of the best meals of my life! And fortunately, I was able to track...
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Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Lemon
This recipe was adapted from a Rachel Ray version. I really like to use this as a bed for baked fish. Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Lemon 1 1/2 lb broccoli rabe, stems trimmed an inch kosher salt 1/2...
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Garlicky Spinach-Potato Cakes
Yep, this dish uses instant potatoes. And my family loves them! Garlicky Spinach-Potato Cakes 1 bag Idahoan Roast Garlic Instant Mashed Potato mix 1 egg 1/2 c fresh spinach, chopped 1 t baking powder...
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White Beans with Sage and Olive Oil
This is my absolute favorite way to make white beans as a small, light side. White Beans with Sage and Olive Oil 1 can cannellini or great northern beans 1 can chicken broth (or Chicken Stock) 1 large...
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Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic 2 heads garlic, tops cut off extra virgin olive oil kosher salt pepper 2 lb potatoes (russet), cut into 1-in cubes ¾ c heavy cream ¾ stick butter Drizzle garlic...
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Swiss Chard with Bacon
Swiss Chard with Bacon 1 bunch Swiss chard, washed and gently dried 4 strips bacon, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and crushed kosher salt fresh cracked pepper 1/4 c Chicken Stock zest of half...
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Frijoles a la Charra
This recipe is as close as I can get to what I remember from living in San Antonio. This very traditional dish is served everywhere there. I start the pot in the morning, then let them simmer all day...
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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs Pasta Sauce
There is a wonderful site called ItalianFoodForever.com. It’s by a lady who lives between Italy (my dream) and Florida (my reality). I have tried a bunch of her recipes and I have been really happy...
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Herbed Potato Gratin
The other day, as an homage to Bastille Day in France, I attempted to make a potato gratin. While it was absolutely beautiful in the photo, it was a complete fail. For multiple reasons. Too soupy, too...
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Spicy Smoky Jalapeno Hummus with Grilled Pita
When I try a dish made by anyone else and love it, I will get that recipe – or at least the gist of it. I am not shy about asking either. I once talked the chef at Morton’s Steakhouse into telling me...
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Roasted Yellow Tomato Soup
There’s just something sexy and mysterious to me about yellow tomatoes. They are my favorite fruit. They’re the “cool” tomato as far as I’m concerned. Mellow, mild, unexpected, but still all tomato at...
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Weeknight Roast Pork Tenderloin
I have been making pork tenderloin like this for probably 15 years or so, and I always love it. And I always make it on a weeknight. Salty, savory, healthy (other than a little bacon) – and super...
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Italian Bread Dip Seasoning
Just like you would get in a restaurant! I was using purchased “Bread Dip Seasoning” in a number of recipes. But I’ve gotten so many questions “what is that and where can I find it” that it got me...
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Russian Garlic Cheese
I have had a life-long fascination with Russia. There is just something alluring, daunting, romantic, and beautifully tragic about Mать Россия, Mother Russia. They have the most interesting history,...
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Seared Salmon over Whole Wheat Pasta with Kale, Garlic, and Pine Nuts
A simple, healthy weeknight dinner was on order this evening, and this lovely dish was the result. I love putting salmon over pasta or rice because the natural oil from the fish acts to deliciously...
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Super Good Morning Veggie Frittatas
And here I go. Starting tomorrow. New Year’s resolutions. No, I didn’t start this past week because who starts anything on a Wednesday? But tomorrow’s Monday and I’m out of excuses. And I will have...
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Homemade Pizza Sauce
“Clean eating” is the catch phrase of the day. If you haven’t heard of clean eating it’s the very correct notion of avoiding processed foods. Purchased pizza sauce is a processed food. Not as bad as,...
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Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
A couple months ago, we were served an amazing meal at the Sanaa restaurant at the Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney. And WOW this meal was so good and so different from anything I’ve ever had –...
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