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Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry

Fruit is one of my favorite snacks. There’s absolutely nothing better than picking up an apricot, peach or plum and taking a huge bite out of that soft sweet flesh. Unfortunately you can’t get fresh plums or peaches this time…

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Grilled Kale and Pancetta Risotto

I discovered kale early last year during my quest for a healthier diet. C’mon, admit it. When the new year comes around we all try as hard as we can to be healthier. And if you’re anything like me that…

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Sausage, Pear & Gruyere Pie

Spring and summer are considered big fruit seasons, but believe it or not there are still a few fruits available during these cold winter months. What is that fruit you ask? Why apples, pears and all different types of citrus,…

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Pasta Fagioli

If there’s one thing I love it’s pasta. Spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, ravioli, tortellini, baked ziti… if pasta is a main ingredient, odds are I’m on board. And while I’ve tried numerous kinds of baked pastas or noodles with a…

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Entrees, She Knows

Red Wine Risotto with Clams

A little over a year ago I started working for Sheknows.com writing a daily dinner column called “Tonight’s Dinner”. I’ve had such a good time writing for them and creating these recipes, I thought I’d start sharing some of my…

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Heirloom Tomato Sauce

The other day I was on Twitter talking with some of my favorite foodies when the discussion turned to spaghetti. With everything being Thanksgiving and pumpkin oriented, why we started talking spaghetti is beyond me. Maybe it had something to…

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Chili

It’s been cold and rainy here the last few days and that means one thing.  Comfort food.  There’s nothing better on cold, blustery days than chili.  Well, maybe macaroni and cheese or beef stew.  But I’d have to say, my…

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Easy Enchilada Bake

I hate to admit it, but sometimes there are days when I just don’t want to cook.  You know the days I’m talking about: the ones where you’re running around like a chicken with your head cut off and you…

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Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream

In my previous post I promised another recipe from Julia Child.  This time it’s her Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream.  As with the bruschetta, I first got the idea for the chicken from the great food porno Julie & Julia.  In…

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Crustless Quiche

I love quiche.  Sometimes there’s nothing better than a slice of hot cheesy goodness.  And I don’t care if it’s totally vegetarian or heavy with meat.  As long as it’s got cheese and eggs, I’m happy.  One of my favorite…

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