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My Take on Sofrito

Before we even start, let me just say that I know that this is not the sofrito my niece’s grandmother would have made. And I am OK with that. See, my husband does not care for green peppers, and I … Continue reading

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Amatriciana Sauce

One of my favorite places to go for breakfast is The Florentine in Chicago – mostly because of their over easy eggs served on top of a spicy pancetta and tomato sauce with grilled sourdough bread slices on the side. … Continue reading

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Thai-Style Pineapple Salmon

We were talking about what to have for Easter dinner, and both decided that we could skip the traditional ham or lamb. Then, I came across a recipe for Baked Pineapple Salmon from the nice folk at delish.com, and knew … Continue reading

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Pineapple Relish

I was reading a novel, and one of the characters was enjoying pineapple relish on something or other, so, quicklikeabunny, I went to da Google, where I found a recipe for Hawaiian Hot Dogs with Pineapple Relish on Rachael Ray’s … Continue reading

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Parfait! Rémoulade Redux

Folk tend to freak out a bit over rémoulade; I mean, it sounds so very French that it must be complicated and involved to make! Nope. I mean, you can start by making your own mayonnaise, but, if you already … Continue reading

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Potatoes With Chives and Cream

A former coworker of my husband came across this recipe and shared it on the faceplace. My husband noticed and shot me an email asking to please try this, soon! A quick look at the recipe, from the nice folk … Continue reading

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Smoky Cole Slaw

Another month, another cole slaw (coleslaw?). Just last month, I published my – then – my new favorite cole slaw. Now, I have another. All in all, this web thing-y has, now, seven different coleslaw recipes – all of them … Continue reading

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Parfait! Corned Beef Salad

My friend Jenny’s Gram knew her way around salads – especially potato salad and – yes – it’s true, corned beef salad. Jenny and her Gram used this almost exclusively as a sammich filling, but, it turns out it also … Continue reading

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Creole Pork Chops With Lemon and Thyme

My husband came across this recipe somewhere on the faceplace, and, when he shared it to my wall, a bunch of our friends volunteered to come over for a taste test. I am always good for that, but, this recipe … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Salad With Cranberries, Chipotles, and Feta

Who doesn’t like a potato salad? But… c’mon, be honest, don’t you sometimes want to mix things up, just a wee, tiny bit? Well, how’s this? Roasted sweet potatoes and onion tossed with a cranberry, chipotle pepper, and honey sauce, … Continue reading

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