Recipes

ICE CREAM BOMBE CAKE

In my family, it isn’t a birthday without an ice cream cake. For years we relied on Carvel and then...
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FRENCH 75

When it comes to cocktails, I go through phases. When I was younger, I loved a strong Mai Tai, but...
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WHITE BEAN CHILI

Here’s a nice variation on the classic chili dish. I love the corn flavor the pozole adds to the dish,...
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CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE

Recently, someone gave me a bag of saffron rice and I didn’t want it to go to waste. I thought...
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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Now that it’s getting warmer and strawberries are at their peak, here’s a classic quick and easy recipe that tops...
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DAN’S HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE

In honor of National Barbecue Month, I thought it only appropriate to include an old family recipe. This is one...
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ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES WITH FETA

Asparagus have been plentiful at my farmer’s market this year. Personally, I prefer the thin long asparagus, but today, I...
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DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE

In honor of the premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2, I thought it only fitting to make a Devil’s food...
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OKONOMIYAKI

I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine, but I find it one of the most daunting to make. The...
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GRILLED EGGPLANT PROSCIUTTO WRAPS

I saw a version of this somewhere down the Instagram rabbit hole and I made a mental note of it....
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EASY CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

This is a classic dish that makes for a nice mid-week treat. I don’t fry much, but every now and...
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CREAMY TURKEY SAUSAGE SOUP

Here’s a treat for a chilly night. If you like hearty soups, this one is hard to beat. I like...
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