Little treasures discovered while exploring the back roads of life
You don’t have to travel to Mexico to enjoy huevos rancheros. The flavorful breakfast of fried eggs rancher’s style are easy to make at home. For easy entertaining, serve this dish as part of a Mexican themed brunch along with pitchers of Margaritas, perhaps this Sunday for Cinco de Mayo. Fried eggs sitting on top […]
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Roasted garlic potato wedges are the perfect side dish for almost any meal as well as making a terrific snack. They couldn’t be easier; potato wedges are tossed with olive oil and seasonings then baked 30 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Similar to French fries but thicker, […]
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Fish “almondine or amandine” is usually prepared with flounder, sole or trout. Pan sautéed, topped with sliced almonds browned in butter then finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon that adds just enough acidity to balance the butter and complement the light taste and texture of the mild fish. When you see this dish listed […]
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Bangers and colcannon, a traditional dish of Irish pork sausages on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, cabbage and scallions, topped with caramelized onion gravy can be found in most pubs in Ireland, England and the US. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you want to enjoy simple Irish comfort food. Here in the […]
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Turn leftovers into flavorful fried rice, a wonderful side or main dish that’s different and often more enjoyable than the original meal. Use your imagination and reinvent small amounts of meat, seafood or vegetables and rice into a quick and easy weeknight dinner that tastes new and delicious. Transforming remnants of last night’s dinner into […]
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Buttery shortbread cookies with chunks of dark chocolate, crisp sugary edges and salty tops are so good that you will want to hide some for yourself before you share them with your family and friends. Don’t believe me, bake some and then let me know what you think. Have you ever made cookies so good […]
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Pasta with white clam sauce is a classic Italian dish that is simple, fast and delicious. Small sweet clams are infused with garlic, olive oil, clam broth and fresh herbs then tossed with al dente pasta for one truly delectable meal. Spaghetti or linguini with clams is a very popular pasta dish in most Italian […]
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Butternut squash ravioli are quickly cooked and tossed in a light buttery sauce with pistachios, fresh herbs. shallot, garlic and lemon. This delicious yet easy weeknight pasta dish can be on your kitchen table in about 30 minutes or less. With the wide variety of fresh pastas available in our local market, I haven’t had […]
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Thai red pork curry (gaeng phed moo) is a delicious meal that you can easily make at home and adapt to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant red color and savory, spicy flavors, this recipe should be on your “must try” list, I believe you will love it. Thailand, is a country that is famous […]
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Take the time to prepare this lasagna, layered with creamy béchamel sauce, four kinds of cheese and a flavorful tomato sauce. Classic Italian comfort food at its best, this light and luscious recipe will become a favorite with your friends and family. Popular around the world, lasagne is great anytime of the year and can […]
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