Recipes

Sweet Potato and Bulgur Wheat Kufta

By On March 2, 2023

Growing up, my grandmother would make a dish called kufta which you may be more familiar with if I refer to it as kibbeh.  The kufta that my family enjoyed could best… Read More

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Faccia a Faccia

By On November 10, 2022

Well, it has been a hot minute, truly about a month since I last posted here on the The Kitchen Scout.  Life has been hectic and it seems as though we’ve been… Read More

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Parmesan Sponge Cake

By On October 6, 2022

We returned from our trip to Sicily last week and I can’t wait to share some of the details with you in a future post.  I have so many photos to go… Read More

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Carlota di Limon

By On August 4, 2022

I have the easiest dessert ever to share with you today and all you need are 3 store-bought items and a lot of fresh lime juice. When I am invited to a… 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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Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers

By On November 18, 2021

Just say the word Popover and people of a certain age get starry eyed as they remember with great fondess those fluffy, eggy, individual portions of yum that were served in restaurants… 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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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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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

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Baklava Crostata

By On December 10, 2020

I have borrowed so many cookbooks from the library this year that I have enough recipes copied to keep me busy for the winter! One cookbook inspired me to make one of… Read More