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Italian Pork and Tomato Sauce Served over Risotto

September 17, 2012

Italian Pork Shoulder served over Carnaroli

My husband went to Costco and came back with pork shoulder again. I think he was trying to get me to make my Pork Tacos, but I had other plans. Because Fall is around the corner, I tend to start making dinners to freeze. Its nice to have a healthy, hearty meal I can [...]

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Basil Oil

September 11, 2012

I planted two beds of basil this year. Why? A lapse in judgement. I always think I could use more basil while I am planting the seeds, and I am quite happy with it in the early stages of its growth, but then it starts sending up flower heads. Which means it’s coming to it’s [...]

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Short Rib Ragu Served Over Polenta

August 30, 2012

I really love short ribs, but have never made them here at home to the deliciousness standards that I hold so dear. Well, that statement is a thing of the past because this is one of those dishes you will make again, and again. It is so delicious you will want to serve it for [...]

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Zucchini Carpacchio

July 14, 2012

Okay, I totally took this straight from Gourmet Magazine. Though the recipe calls for chopped mint as a topping and I am not a fan of mint, so I changed it to Parsley. You also couldn’t go wrong with a topping of chopped basil or diced thyme. Whatever herb you have growing on hand. Also, [...]

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Basil Pesto Recipe

July 6, 2012

Basil Pine Nuts Parmesan Cheese Olive Oil

If you planted basil in your garden, you have an overflow about now. I have started fighting mine from going to seed (getting flower heads). I always have more basil than I could ever use, but I just love the smell and taste of fresh basil. I read several years ago that if you crush [...]

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Zucchini & Cheese Tart

June 24, 2012

I picked my first Zucchini. Which means my counters will be covered with the little green guys very soon. This is the first recipe I made with my first Zucchini. Enjoy! 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon slat 8 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1/4 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons fresh [...]

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White Bean Ragout with Toast

June 22, 2012

This recipe is in Bon Appetit May 2012, I tried it and immediately loved it, but decided to add shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken. Even better, plus more filling meal for the guys in my house! The recipe calls for you to make Soffritto, which is a mix of chopped aromatics, it is the base [...]

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Sweet Pea Ravioli in a Butter Sauce

May 26, 2012

Sweet Pea Ravioli in a Brown Butter Sauce

I have never made my own pasta. It seems so time consuming to me and a bit intimidating. Maybe because I have an Italian mother-n-law?? Anyway, I like to use Wonton Wrappers as a stand in for pasta. My husband said these wouldn’t taste good without the homemade pasta. I think he would agree with [...]

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Salmon Burgers

April 24, 2012

I wanted to update and repost this recipe. Over the weekend, my hubby brought home salmon from Costco and requested I make these burgers. I didn’t have any peppers on hand, so I went with what I had. Asparagus, I diced up 5 spears and added them to the Salmon mix, I also added 1/4 [...]

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Sauteing Brussel Sprouts

April 14, 2012

Since Jim loves Brussel Sprouts I usually make him a bowl once a week. He likes them sautéed with a sprinkle of Parmesan 1 cup brussels sprout, ends trimmed and cut in half 2 Tablespoon oil 1 Tablespoon of butter 2 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese, finely grated Prepare Sprouts and place in bowl with oil to [...]

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Birthday Stuffed Shells

April 9, 2012

Today is my oldest sons 20th Birthday! Happy Birthday Jimmy!! Luckily we got the chance to fly out this last weekend to see him. Knowing we would be visiting I made one of his favorite dinners, froze it and brought it with me. Because he is a collegiate rower and its rowing season his coach [...]

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Easy Mini Quiche

April 6, 2012

This is a great breakfast to throw together when you have company. Like say Easter!! Its quick, easy and yummy. Save any portions you don’t use in the refrigerator and heat up in microwave for lunch or late afternoon snack. Its filled with Protein so it will help you make through the afternoon until dinner. [...]