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Valerie Kolligian Thayer

Dining & Reviews

Servia

By On September 30, 2021

One of the many things I have missed over the past year and a half is dining out.  While I haven’t avoided restaurants altogether, the number of visits we’ve made has been… Read More

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Vietnamese Caramel Salmon

By On September 23, 2021

After feeling a bit uninspired in the kitchen of late, I have been making every attempt to bring joy back to the simple act of preparing dinner once again.  What better way… Read More

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Corn, Tomatoes and Clams on Grilled Bread, Knife-and-Fork Style

By On September 2, 2021

Imagine for just a moment that you are seated in a trattoria anywhere in Italy.  Maybe you’ve spent the day at the beach or site seeing, but in either case you’ve worked… Read More

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Zucchini Corn Ricotta Tart

By On August 12, 2021

It’s time for me to transition back home from Rhode Island where I’ve been for most of the summer.  I know how fortunate I am to be able to spend time in… Read More

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The Woop Woop or St. Germain Martini

By On July 29, 2021

For the moment, let’s ignore the title of this post shall we?  I will get to that a little later when I share today’s new recipe. In the meanwhile, hasn’t summer been… 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

Dining & Reviews

Catching Up

By On June 24, 2021

In the past month or two, we’ve been getting back into the groove of dining out!  Although I’ve mostly dined outdoors at this point, I have also been inside once and was… Read More

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Asparagus and Spring Onion Tart

By On June 10, 2021

There are a few puff pastry tarts here on The Kitchen Scout, including Easy Spanokopita Tart and Asparagus, Ham & Gruyere Tart, but there is always room for one more! This week,… Read More

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Berry Ricotta Cake

By On May 27, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, the official start of summer for many despite the calendar’s suggestion that we must wait 3 plus weeks for it to be official-official.  With the soaring… 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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Cod “Stew” with Chorizo, Leeks & Potatoes

By On April 29, 2021

Friends, after a very long year of cooking nearly every meal we have consumed, the inspiration I am drawing from my fridge, pantry and cookbook shelves is starting to wane.  I want… Read More

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Pasta with Asparagus and Arugula-Pistachio Pesto

By On April 22, 2021

I used to have a love affair with magazines.  The more the better, and at one point I had so many subscriptions it was a bit crazy.  Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Fine Cooking… Read More