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Wilted Radicchio, Endive and Asparagus Salad

By On June 9, 2022

I know what you are probably thinking right now.  Good God lady, another salad? Well, think of the recipe I am sharing this week more as either a salad OR a side… Read More

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Coronation Cauliflower Salad

By On June 2, 2022

Yesterday kicked off Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and to mark the occasion, I am sharing a recipe that Ottolenghi put on his Instagram last week.  I was inspired. Coronation Chicken Salad… Read More

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Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois Chicken Salad

By On May 12, 2022

When someone offers to bring a salad to a pot luck, or even better a dinner that you are hosting at your home, do you do a little happy dance?  Sometimes, preparing… Read More

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Creamy Onion Soup

By On April 28, 2022

It has been a week here in our house.  Without going into the details, let’s just say it has been a time when an immunity building soup has been in order. Having… Read More

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Thai Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

By On July 8, 2021

Lately, I’ve seen many recipes using coarsely ground nuts, walnuts or pecans as a “meat” substitute and said to myself that I should give it a try.  But just eating nuts without… Read More

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Farro Salad with Spinach, Feta and Olives

By On May 13, 2021

Hi all!  Thank you so much for those who have reached out with recipes to share after my last post.  In case you missed it, I am looking for inspiration from YOUR… Read More

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Curried Chicken Salad

By On July 23, 2020

When I left my bank job to enroll in culinary school, I bridged the gap between working full-time and the decision to stay at home full-time with our daughter who at the… Read More

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Old Dominion Rolls

By On June 27, 2019

When I was in elementary school, one of my good friends was named Angela.  Her family lived pretty close to mine and we would sometimes have playdates after school.  She had the… Read More

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Farro and Broccolini Gratin

By On May 30, 2019

Well, this week started out with a bang.  I went to load my wordpress  to get started on a blog post for the first time in 3 weeks, only to find a… Read More

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Brussels Sprouts Cacio e Pepe Pizzettes

By On September 27, 2018

Back in February, Ina Garten posted a picture to her Instagram of a cacio e pepe brussels sprouts pizza that she enjoyed at Danny Meyer’s latest New York restaurant, Martina Pizzeria.  The… Read More

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Wild Cod Burgers

By On November 30, 2017

How was your Thanksgiving?  The holiday came and went so fast and bam, here we are in December.  Let the festivities begin! Our seasonal decor is in the infancy stage so far.… Read More

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Fusilli with Eggplant, Fresh Tomatoes & Parsley

By On August 31, 2017

When I was in elementary school, my best friend lived just a few houses away.  Although we were a year apart in age, we were thick as thieves, walking to school together… Read More