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Eggplant Parmesan Rollatini
I’m happy to be back from vacation! We had so much fun, but eating out for every meal over two weeks really makes you miss your kitchen and a home-cooked meal. I picked up a few eggplants from the...
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French Onion Soup
Hurricane Sandy has arrived, and she’s brought colder temperatures with her among the heavy rains and strong winds. This cold, nasty weather puts me in the mood for a steaming bowl of soup. French...
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Roasted Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, and Carrot Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is another one of my favorite comfort foods. It tastes so indulgent but is actually pretty healthy. In this recipe, I added more root vegetables from my CSA share—including sweet...
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
Recently, my husband and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. We usually check the traditional and modern anniversary gift guidelines and sometimes follow them. Apparently, according to the...
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Guinness Lamb and Barley Stew
Last week, Punxsutawney Phil predicted winter’s end, but I have to say it’s still pretty cold right now. With the frigid, windy, snowy, icy, wintry-mix weather we’ve been having lately, I really wanted...
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Shrimp and Grits
Without hesitation, the first thing that comes to mind when I think about Southern comfort food is shrimp and grits, which is one of my favorite splurge dishes. In this recipe, start with the bacon and...
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Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs? I love Ina Garten’s basic recipe for the turkey meatballs, which are made with ground turkey, sweet Italian sausage, prosciutto, and Asiago cheese for maximum...
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Grilled Chipotle Shrimp and Cheddar Grits with Corn and Tomatoes
I know I’ve made shrimp and grits before (and even grilled shrimp and polenta), but that’s just how much I love this classic Southern dish. This is a spicy version, using grilled shrimp marinated with...
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Roasted Sweet Potato Risotto
Risotto is an old favorite of mine, and it’s a flexible dish that’s so easy to dress up with any flavors you like. In this risotto, I used a roasted sweet potato that is mashed into a puree for a...
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Fig and Pig Grilled Cheese
This delicious, fancied-up, grilled cheese sandwich is inspired from one I had on a recent vacation. Figs and prosciutto are a classic pairing, a harmonious marriage of sweetness and saltiness. Add to...
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