Tag Archives: comfort food

Tomatoless Italian sauce

My 30-day commitment to a paleo autoimmune diet is complete. And although I haven’t seen dramatic health benefits, Pin It

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A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner: duck breast with balsamic grape sauce

For a romantic Valentine’s Day, why not treat your sweetheart to an out-of-the ordinary home-cooked dinner? Pin It

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A fancy, fruity special-occasion dessert

Dessert for a special dinner or an occasion like Valentine’s Day can be a big challenge when there are food […]

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A new year, a new challenge

January is the perfect month to try something new. It’s usually quiet after the holiday hubbub, and it’s easier to […]

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Use leftover turkey in a rustic and nutritious soup

How have you been using your Thanksgiving leftovers? A couple of my less successful tries in previous years Pin It

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The heavenly aroma of apples and pork, then and now

Nowadays frozen dinners come in all different shaped and sized containers, but in my younger years they were “TV dinners” […]

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A side dish or dessert with Indian flair: carrot-cardamom pudding

Indian cuisine is all about fragrant spices and seasonings. Once when invited to dinner at the home of my husband’s […]

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Frugal turkey thighs with sage – grilled or oven-roasted

Sometimes you want a dinner that’s easy, elegant, and affordable. Turkey Marietta, with sage, garlic, and salt,is all of these.  […]

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Favorite breakfast is perfect for weekdays, simple for guests

My current favorite breakfast—sauteed spicy chorizo with peppers, oven-baked egg, fruit, and coffee—has become a ritual Pin It

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Grilled whole chicken with mustard-date barbecue sauce

Nothing says summer like barbecued chicken on the grill! Pin It

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Try plantains for starch variety

When cruising the produce aisle, do you tend to be oblivious to the oversize-banana-like plantains? I did until recently, Pin […]

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Mexican soup interpreted for summer: posole salad

When my first CSA (community-supported agriculture) delivery included radishes and oregano, I thought of posole. Pin It

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