Food + Drink
Eating Down The Refrigerator: Simple Broccoli Quiche
I grocery shop, and visit food hautes with the best of intentions. I have menu planning ideas of grandeur for my family. The very thought of bulk-food, fresh food and hard to find items, makes me weak. Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s will make their debut in this sleepy Florida capitol city, that I
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Food + Drink
Fabulous Oven Fries with Herbs and Pecorino Cheese
Made with baking potatoes, tossed in olive oil and flavored with garlic, rosemary and freshly grated cheese these oven fries emerge from the oven crisp, flavorful and delicious. Fabulous Oven Fries Serves 4 Recipe from Food and Wine Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes, cut into 4-by-1/2-inch sticks (*note-I used a Madeline) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive
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Food + Drink
Chicken and White Bean Soup
A hearty rustic soup made with chunks of boneless skinless chicken thighs, with a hint of smoked bacon, Cannelini beans, orzo pasta, fresh plum tomatoes and oregano, simmered together in a flavorful broth. Serve with a crusty Italian bread and a salad or makes for a wonderful meal by itself. Chicken and White Bean Soup
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weeknight wonders
Roasted Chili-Citrus Chicken Thighs with Mixed Olives and Potatoes
The passion for food is a collaborative effort, and it is best when it is shared. I was honored when Andy from that Jew Can Cook, www.thatjewcancook.com asked me to be a guest blogger. I am a big fan of his blog and really enjoy his approach to food, which is spontaneous and fun. He also
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weeknight wonders
Sticky Grilled Drumsticks with Plum Sauce
This recipe is wonderfully sticky and sweet. The glaze includes fresh plums and red pepper jelly that is cooked down to a syrupy sauce, that is then brushed over the drumsticks while grilling. The recipe calls for drumsticks but, I substituted drumettes as they are easier to handle and make a great finger food. I
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Spicy Beef Empanadas
This is an easy empanadas dish. Although traditional empanada dough is similiar to a pie crust. This dough uses a refrigerator biscuit dough, which makes it uncomplicated and easy to handle. The dough is filled with a spicy beef filling, and then folded and baked. This is great to make in batches and freeze. You