Trimmer Tuesday: Moroccan Lamb Stew
Memories of Morocco will be with me forever and visions of the people, the meals and the culture come to life with the smells of North African spices while preparing a savory stew or …
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Trimmer Tuesday: Block Island Cod Filet with Pistachio Crust on Winter greens
I am lucky to have a lot of fishermen in my life which is why I rarely order fish in a restaurant. Nothing can beat the sweet smell and glistening flesh of freshly caught fish in any season. My good …
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Super Bowl Snacks That Won’t Go Straight to Your End Zone: Crispy Walnut and Rosemary “Fried” Chicken Wings
The Super Bowl is the great American unifier. Whether you are a football fan or not, or regardless of the team playing, you will most likely attend a gathering in the name of football to celebrate …
Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
Adapted from Vegetable Shepherd's Pie from Bon Appetit Magazine. A Shepherd's pie, baking in your oven on a cold day, is the ultimate in comfort food. Although this recipe for a vegetarian …
Herb-Roasted Olives and More: The Lighter Side of Thanksgiving Hors d’oeuvres
The traditional Thanksgiving spread is myriad and sundry, encompassing a great range of tastes--both literally and figuratively. Preparing requires dedication, and in the modern holiday, with the …
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Lemon Verbena and other Herbal Tisanes
It is fall, but the smell of verbena lingers clearly in the air as I brush against it during my autumn garden clean-up. The scent of fresh, balmy lemon is irresistible, and so I pluck a few leaves for …
Crazy for Snappers! North Fork’s “sardine” but “bettah”.
I discovered these baby bluefish many years ago while on the water with the local fisherman and once I learned all they have to offer, I've never looked back. I have long been a lover of flavorful, …
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Crispy Crostini to make your cheese tray very special
For any of you who bake bread, you know how much time goes into it. This is why leftover baguettes or sourdough from last night's dinner should never be thrown away. This leftover bread can be made …
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Herb roasted potatoes with Italian peppers and sausage
Potatoes roasted in the oven with chopped fresh herbs, peppers and an addition of Italian sausage is not a bad thing to wake up to. You can start it the day before and pop it in the oven first thing …
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