Macaroon Miracles

| February 25, 2012

A Samoa-like coconut-almond macaroon torte with luscious dark chocolate ganache: a positive miracle of grain-free, dairy-free baking, as far as I am concerned!

Chicken Divan

| August 19, 2011

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If you asked me what my favorite food was when I was a kid, my immediate answer would have been chicken divan. This easy casserole of chicken, broccoli, creamy sauce and crunchy cheesy crust was one of the first recipes I learned how to make with my mom, and it was also one of the [...]

Opening Sallies

| August 3, 2011

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Pickles, fritters, and a summery pasta dish that highlights zucchini in two ways: sauteed with red onion, and ground raw into an herby pistou that clings to the pasta with a splash of cream.

Leftover Night: Local Edition

| July 21, 2011

Playing blog catch-up with some light meals based on local produce from our home garden and farmers’ market.

Yakami

| May 3, 2011

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Yakami, an odd little family tradition at my house, is a rudimentary soup based around pork broth, spaghetti, and hard boiled eggs.

Fusilli with Fragrant Chicken Thigh Ragu

| April 20, 2011

A flavorful, fragrant ragu for pasta is the perfect use for dark-meat chicken, particularly when you don’t much care for the taste.

S’Mores Cupcakes for the Birthday Boy

| March 29, 2011

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Antipasto pasta salad may be tasty, but it pales in comparison to gooey, chocolatey s’mores cupcakes with toasted marshmallow meringue frosting. The perfect treat for a third birthday celebration!

Lobster Ravioli

| February 5, 2011

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As a little inside joke, I couldn’t resist giving my husband a plate of lobster ravioli for his birthday dinner this year.

Rotolo

| January 26, 2011

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An incredibly labor-intensive dish, fresh pasta (my own egg-free version with garbanzo beans!) is filled jelly-roll style with ricotta, kale and ham, boiled like a sausage, and then sliced and baked with a rich tomato cream sauce. So worth the effort!

Mom’s Macaroni Soup

| January 3, 2011

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A trip down Memory Lane with a very simple soup of macaroni, milk and butter.

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