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warm-up spring soup

With late spring temps in the 40′s we are needing some comfort food, but this is so tasty I would eat it any day of the year. I continue to ponder that it might be nice as a cold soup, think vichyssoise, the ubiquitous potato and leek soup served hot in winter and cold in [...]

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carbonnade à la flamande

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It was a dark and story evening. Howling winds, driving rain, beautiful April weather and we were having company for dinner. Not just any company but like long-lost-family type company. It was also a school night, and I was in dire need of some comfort food. I am so glad that I chose this Belgian [...]

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warm salsa, shortcut confessions and a fish taco

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What shortcuts do you keep in the pantry? With all this recent talk of the Food Revolution and cooking from scratch I do have a confession to make. I do use some prepared foods. I am not ashamed about it, it is still better than a drive through. There are those days when soccer or [...]

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momofuku inspired soba and halibut

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I come by my love for halibut naturally. My great grandfather was a halibut fisherman. I doubt very much that he ate it like this, but I often wonder just how they did eat it. Did they experiment or make the same dishes over and over? There is no one left to ask those questions [...]

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sole for your weeknight soul

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This is a quick variation on a piccata. At least that is what I’m going with. It has the basic lemons, capers and a splash of wine. I love this meal because it feels really special but is one of the speediest of weeknight meals. Monday is “fresh fish” day at the co-op, find out [...]

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broccoli soup and ad hoc croutons

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Inspired by Jamie Oliver’s speech on TED. I have made a simple soup that anyone can make for a quick healthy meal with only a couple ingredients and a few minutes. It would even make a great substitute for your green beer on St. Patty’s Day. Green beer, by the way, is a bad idea. [...]

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super sliders two ways and a libation

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What is the definition of a Super Nun? Whatcha makin’ for Superbowl Sunday? Who is your favorite team? I have to admit that I have no idea who the teams are that are up for the title this year. That is no different from any other year though. Maybe it is because I am married [...]

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North African Chickpea Soup

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I know I have been MIA for a while, it was because I have been traveling the world, exploring new foods and places. Oh no, that was a dream? Crap. Actually I have been dealing with a lot of bs from the school that my dear children go to. It has consumed me and I [...]

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crisp duck breast on a shaved winter salad

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This ain’t no Skagit Valley mud flat duck! My first experience with duck was when some friends of mine from high school went hunting then baked it in a loaf pan. It looked like meat loaf and had ketchup poured over the top. It tasted like yuck, therefore I thought that I hated duck. Come [...]

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Liquid Gold and breaking it down

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The gold price is going higher and higher in a hurry. It is believed that it will reach $1200 an ounce before the end of the year. With only one more trading day this month it might happen before December, we will have to see. I remember just a few years ago it was $400 [...]

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Skipping the dry turkey this year?

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You’ve got yourself a turkey defrosting for the big day? Are you worried about serving up a dry bird to your friends and family? Have you considered brining it? That is the key to a juicy bird and raves from your guests. Even if you are planning to deep fry the bird, I would use [...]

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