Category Archives: Quick Dinners

Asparagus and Pea Salad with Fried Shallots

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

This is a welcome departure from your every day greens and dressing. I was inspired by a fava bean/asparagus salad recipe in Bon Appetit.  The salad is served cold, but be sure to save the frying of the shallots for … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Turn on the slow cooker on your way out the door.  Come home and spend 5 minutes throwing together this simple salsa, and you’ve got a healthy and flavorful meal in no time.  Taco night is all about the toppings… … Continue reading →

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Saffron Orzo

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Risotto is one of my favorite things to eat, but with all the time and stirring, it’s not really one of my favorite things to make.  This orzo gives you a very similar texture and taste of risotto without all … Continue reading →

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Salad Bar

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Obviously I didn’t invent the idea of a salad bar.  But you may not have thought of this as an easy, healthy weeknight dinner.  The cool thing about the salad bar is that everyone gets to choose what they want, … Continue reading →

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Spring Green Asparagus Soup

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

There is almost nothing I like to make more than soup.  There is almost nothing I like to eat more than a smooth, pureed soup.  Maybe chocolate.  Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.  I like … Continue reading →

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Bangers and Mash with Crispy Sage Leaves

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

  This method of cooking sausages comes from Jamie Oliver’s book Jamie’s Dinners.  He uses authentic British Cumberland sausages that come in a spiral.  I’ve adapted the recipe to use ingredients that I could find easily.  The method of roasting … Continue reading →

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Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Rosemary Balsamic Butter Sauce

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

  This is one of those French inspired sauces that you practically want to bathe in.  It has just the right balance of tartness and nutty, butteriness (is that a word?).  I saw this in the Food Day recently and … Continue reading →

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Roasted Parsnip Soup

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

We are at the height of root vegetable season, and parsnips are one of my favorites.  If you’ve never tried them they are really quite special.  They look like a creamy, white carrot.  They taste like a cross between a … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution Chicken Piccata

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Here is my lighter version of Chicken Piccata without the butter and flour.  It’s light and flavorful and finished in about 10 minutes. Serves 4 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split horizontally and pounded thin Salt and pepper 1 t. … Continue reading →

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Turkey Croquettes

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

What can I do with all this leftover turkey and stuffing?  Turn them into these crisp, satisfying croquettes! 2 C. diced, cooked turkey 2 C. leftover stuffing click here for recipe 2 eggs, beaten salt and pepper 1/2 C. cooked … Continue reading →

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