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Southern Tomato Pie
As summer tomatoes are beginning to ripen, sometimes creative ideas come in…
Cioppino (Fish Stew)
I got the idea for this Italian fish stew while reading “The…
Silky Quiche Lorraine
Though “quiche” is not really in my repertoire of bachelor dining experiences,…
Rustic Chicken Thighs
Finding 2 chicken breasts in the freezer, I decided to thaw them…
Creamy Potato Soup
I had an abundance of potatoes and in my cupboard and wanted…
Balsamic Bleu Cheese Salad
Looking for a quick and easy, yet delicious precursor to your next…
Pork Clementine
When clementines begin to look a little rough on the outside, they’re…
Simple Caprese Salad
I’ve sometimes wondered what “caprese”, as in Caprese Salad, meant. Assuming it…
The Classic Muffuletta
Putting in a lot of overtime on a project a number of…
Leek Soup
Nothing like a healthy and refreshing summer soup to get through the…
DIY Bread & Butter Pickles
Summer is just around the corner, which means cookouts, barbecues, and picnics.…
Pesto alla Genovese
A fundamental of Italian cuisine is pesto. It’s versatile and can be…
Mediterranean Antipasto
A simple and delicious recipe for antipasto (Latin for “before the meal”,…
Pasta di Melanzane (Eggplant Pasta)
As part of my healthy “Mediterranean” diet campaign, I recently purchased a…
Pinto Beans de Esteban
Pinto beans are so versatile and recommended as a primary accompaniment to…
Classic Minestrone
With the arrival of Fall, how ’bout a hearty, healthy soup to…
Authentic Stroganoff
A traditional Russian recipe for Beef Stroganoff, though it doesn’t necessarily call…
Korean Cucumber Salad
With the heat of summer bearing down once again, here’s a cool,…
Grilled Rosemary Shrimp & Red Bell Pepper Skewers
Though I’ve yet to try it, I couldn’t help but notice this…
Crocked Corned Beef
Using a crock-pot to slow-cook a brisket of corned beef is the…