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Salmon with Orange Marmalade & Thyme

By On December 1, 2016

The only person I ever knew who ate orange marmalade on the regular was my father’s mother, Araxie.  We lived with my grandmother at her Cape house for a month every summer… Read More

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Easy Spanakopita Tart

By On November 10, 2016

I don’t want to bring politics into this blog, but this has been a week to end all weeks for this nation.  Launching into a little discussion about wilting spinach and making… Read More

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One Pot Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Pasta

By On October 6, 2016

My head is swirling with thoughts this week. These thoughts are neither in need of urgent resolution, nor are they troublesome per se.But there are many it seems ranging from friendship, social media,… Read More

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Sausage, Corn and Spinach Frittata

By On August 18, 2016

About a month ago, my husband sent me an email with a link to a Wall Street Journal article entitled, Make America Quiche Again: Recipes that bring everyone to the table. … Read More

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Zucchini Noodle Caprese Salad

By On July 14, 2016

I have mentioned before that I tend not to use a ton of gadgets in my kitchen.  I do have a couple of items that I’ve grown to love such as my… Read More

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Israeli Couscous Primavera

By On May 19, 2016

One of the recipes in that large stack served as inspiration for today's post. It fulfills three objectives. First, it will serve as another quick and easy dinner for weeknights… Read More

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Orange Sesame Chicken

By On April 13, 2016

Do you know that Benjamin Franklin saying, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes”?  Well, I have another thing to add to that list.  Dinner…… Read More

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Buffalo Quinoa and White Bean Burgers

By On March 10, 2016

My father was a dentist by profession.  Let’s just say there were a few disadvantages… For example, there was nary a fun “sugar cereal” box in our kitchen cabinets. No Frosted Flakes, Froot… Read More

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Slow Cooker Turkey Ragu with Penne

By On February 4, 2016

A few months ago, my friend Amy C. asked if I could explore some recipes for the blog that were suitable for the slow cooker. Slow cooker recipes had definitely been… Read More

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Chicken Paprikash

By On October 1, 2015

Have you ever been struck by lightning?  I have.  Twice.  Of course, I am writing metaphorically here. I have been struck by events that altered my life in the blink of an… Read More

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Fettuccine with Fresh Corn Pesto & Bacon

By On August 27, 2015

I’ve mentioned it before, but I truly do love libraries. This love dates back to when I was young, but has followed me through most of my life.  We had a beautiful… Read More

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Grilled Lamb Kebabs

By On June 25, 2015

Last Friday’s post about our visit to the South End Open Market was clearly not about Father’s Day. My first Father’s Day post on the blog was fairly emotional so I wanted… Read More