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Dinner with Chef Matthew Gaudet

By On February 5, 2015

Over the years, we have had the good fortune of participating in some fun events because of my interest in cooking.  This happened again recently when some friends in town invited us… Read More

Recipes

Turkey and White Bean Chili

By On January 29, 2015

The year 2013 is not one I will remember fondly.  There were some high points, most notably our older daughter’s graduations from high school and Sunday school.  But 2013 also brought a life… Read More

Lifestyle

Scenes from the Kitchen

By On January 15, 2015

Picture a calendar. Now picture that calendar with an entry every Saturday morning for the next six months that I’ve thoughtfully written to guide me on my blog’s content for the upcoming… Read More

Recipes

Cheesy Baked Tortellini

By On January 8, 2015

Since we didn’t know each other at this time last year, I have a confession. I love watching awards shows.  Well, most of them anyway.  Golden Globes, Grammys, Academy Awards, Emmys and… Read More

Recipes

Cauliflower-Bacon Gratin

By On November 13, 2014

Since last Friday’s post, My Week with Ina Garten was rather long, I am going to keep this week’s short and sweet.  Or shall I say, short and savory? Today, I am… Read More

Outside the Kitchen

My week with Ina Garten

By On November 6, 2014

Fifteen years ago, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was published which was our introduction to Ina Garten and the food she once prepared at her specialty food store in East Hampton, New York.  She just… Read More

Recipes

Fettuccine with Lamb Ragu

By On October 30, 2014

Happy Halloween and my sincerest apologies if you were hoping for a “sweet” post! No, we are making Lamb Ragu today, a dish for your ghosts and goblins if they manage to… Read More

Recipes

Butternut Squash Risotto

By On October 23, 2014

A short time before I became a mom, left my job as a banker and went to culinary school, I attended a cooking demonstration at Davio’s, a restaurant located in Brookline Village… Read More

Recipes

Roast Chicken with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley

By On October 2, 2014

I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I am part of a dinner group which meets every six weeks or so.  Each of the women in the group has a passion for cooking (and eating)… Read More

Recipes

Cherry’s Tomato Tart

By On September 11, 2014

Hello Kitchen Scout followers! I’d like to start by thanking all of you for reading my blog!  I am having so much fun with it and appreciate when you comment or send… Read More

Recipes

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

By On August 21, 2014

We are just back from our summer vacation, parts of which I hope to share in future posts. Although organized and able to schedule both Tomato, Feta & Preserved Lemon Salad and Double Chocolate… Read More

Recipes

Seared Scallops with Corn and Bacon

By On July 31, 2014

I admit it. There are nights when I want nothing to do with my fridge, stove, oven or any appliance that will assist in the production of a home cooked meal.  I… Read More