Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Dijon Lemon Chicken

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My mother used to make this for us as kids; she called it her gourmet chicken. Hey, it was the 70’s, Dijon mustard was pretty fancy back ...
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Peas and Shitake Mushrooms

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It’s that time of year when we’re craving something green that’s more like spring than winter. Ironically, frozen peas are one of my favo...
Friday, February 16, 2018

Fennel Fish Stew

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Stew, soup, or chowder? I’m not sure what to call it, but it was really good…and super simple to make. In a large pot with a bit of oliv...
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Sausage with Peppers and Onions

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You can’t go wrong with chili, nachos, or wings for Super Bowl Sunday, but you won’t get any complaints about these sausages either. Star...
Friday, January 26, 2018

Maple Glazed Vegetables

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You can never eat enough maple syrup, and combined with some soy sauce it makes for a satisfying winter veggie side or main dish. The ea...
Monday, January 22, 2018

Mashed Rutabaga

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I have a confession to make, this was my first rutabaga. I don’t know what made me do it? I picked it up and put in my shopping cart wit...
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Roast Mushrooms

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I’ve been looking for any excuse to turn on my oven the last couple of weeks, and these mushrooms will heat up your kitchen and make any m...
Thursday, January 4, 2018

Lamb, eggplant, and potato stew

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Stew season is here, and the ground lamb I picked up at a local farm put this one over the top. In a large heavy soup pot start by sautéi...
Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Smoked Trout, Caper Crème Fraiche, and Pickled Onion Toast

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Have you given any thought to New Year’s breakfast? This smoked trout toast will cure any hangover, can be prepped the day before, and be...
Thursday, December 14, 2017

Frisee Lardon

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Tis the season for something a little special, and this French classic is just that. The first thing to do is remove your eggs from the f...
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Beet and Tomato Soup

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The more local the beets the better for this super easy, healthy, and flavorful winter soup. Sauté a chopped onion and a couple minced ga...
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Sautéed Escarole

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As a kid our Italian neighbor served this sautéed escarole at room temperature, but whether at room temperature or hot out of the pot, it ...