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Back in the day, lobsters were poor man’s food. …Or, so I’ve been told. Those were the good ole days. In my life, lobster has always been an extravagence. Even now, with the prices dipping it will always have the quiet vibe of indulgence. On a day when […]
Here, left over pesto, penne and chicken come together to make a quick & easy dinner that we really want to eat. One regret… A drizzle of pesto would have made this even better. Next time, I’ll be sure to save enough pesto to drizzle over the top. October 12th, 2011 | Category: Breakfast, Eggs, Food, Garden, Mostly Healthy, Pasta, Quick Lunches, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Vegetables | Leave a comment
The last few tomatoes have been some of the sweetest of the season. This simple sandwich beautifully showcases their stellar quality. Tuna Cilantro Ciabatta makes 2 1 jar Italian oil-packed tuna, flaked 2 big handfuls of cilantro (one handful roughly chopped & one handful barely chopped) […]
Sometimes, you just need a beer. I love cooking with Rogue Brewery beer. The flavors are so rich and complex, one bottle goes a long way. There are many amber ales out there that would make acceptable substitutes. But, I doubt you’ll find one that makes a better […]
What do you do when you’re craving turkey day fare? I like to roast a chicken basted with butter. Corn pudding and garlic green beans complete the meal. Corn Pudding makes 1 baking dish 4-5 cups fresh corn 2 cups half and half 4 […]
A is for Atlanta! About a month ago, we found some late season peaches at a local farmers market. This one was air-brushed by nature. Pretty? Yes! Tasty? Yes. Texture? ..ehh. So, it was time for some jam. Now, it’s gone. And, we’ll have to buy some frozen […]
…or a German might call this a Radler This Kellerweis has gorgeously delicate bubbles and its perfect to mix with a little bitter lemon soda. The proportions for a Shandy/Radler range from 50:50 to 60:40. Do… as you like it. Happy Oktoberfest! The Radler […]
Warm pasta salads make a quick and easy weekday meal for lunch or dinner. Fresh peas and basil add a perfect bite of fresh green. And, leftovers are equally good the second day… warm or cold. Since this is going to dress a very large bowl of pasta, […]
What’s the appropriate meal before a hike in the woods on a cool morning at the tail end of summer? Bircher-Benner Muesli makes 1 bowl 1 Tablespoon rolled oats 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon Sweetened Condensed milk (or 1 Tablespoon cream & 1 teaspoon sugar) 1 […]
This mountain of cheesy pasta was inspired by an empty refrigerator. …and a crumbly hunk of feta that was begging to be eaten. Feta Pasta Bake makes 1 casserole 1 lb ditali pasta, cooked al dente 2-3 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour 1 […] |
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