Category Archives: Family

Heart Attack On A Plate: Mushroom and Pancetta Crostata and Creamed Spinach

I had lots of mushrooms and baby spinach in my refrigerator; both needed to go because I’d need the space for my mommy dinner ingredients.  Continue reading

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Soup Series A: Crockpot Cassoulet Soup

I absolutely love cassoulet– a flavorful French stew made from duck confit, garlic sausage, pork and/or lamb, bacon and white beans.  Continue reading

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Italian Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Israeli Couscous

Going back through my freezer, I found a pack of bone-in chicken thighs; I also had a big pack of sweet peppers that I was pretty sure wouldn’t make it to Friday, despite my best attempts to pack them into lunches.  It was time for another kitchen experiment!  Continue reading

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Paneer Butter Masala

Last week I went with my husband to his company’s awards dinner.  Continue reading

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Full-test Chocolate Cookies for Valentine’s Day

My 12 year old son Ken wants to bring in treats for his friends for Valentine’s Day.  Personally, I think this is subterfuge so he can give a treat to whatever girl he happens to like this week. Continue reading

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Testing Shepherd’s Pie from Cook’s Illustrated

My sister Tina, my BFF Grace and I exchange Christmas lists sometime in November; this year, I asked for a subscription to Cook’s IllustratedContinue reading

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