Recipes

MARINATED BLACK COD WITH BABY BOK CHOY

I love black cod. It’s a very rich, buttery flavored fish that can really stand up to a good marinade....
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GRILLED GREEN BEANS WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA

I love grilling summer vegetables, but I’m always looking for a way to dress them up. This simple whipped ricotta...
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JULY 4th LEFTOVER FRANKS & BEANS

Once your big 4th of July party is over, you might need a few ideas for how to use all...
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Karenalaya

Classic Jambalaya is a delicious staple of New Orleans cuisine. But like so many dishes I love, there’s often a...
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Feeling Sorry for Myself Grilled Cheese Sandwich

When life starts to go to the dark side, I can always cheer myself up with a good old-fashioned grilled...
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Linguine Con Broccoli Aglio E Olio

Sometimes the simplest dishes can be the most satisfying. This is one of my go-to dishes when I need to...
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

No one really wants to admit that some of those 1970s semi-homemade dishes our busy moms fed us were actually...
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Air-Fried Bay Scallops With Mango Salsa and Sautéed Asparagus

I recently retired my beloved Magic Chef after 30 years of good use and replaced it with a GE Cafe...
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Spatchcock Chicken

If you’re like me, whenever I roast a whole chicken, either the white meat is overdone or the dark meat...
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ALEX’S MAC & CHEESE

In previous blog posts, I’ve mentioned how delighted I am that the next generation in our family is getting comfortable...
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