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Barbeque Salads – Red Cabbage and Steamed Red Potato

My friends, Amber and Stevie invited me over for barbecue this evening. I love it when Stevie barbecues – he has a great big drum barbecue and he has my Weber until I drag it home some day. He said “I have a lot of meat, do you girls want to make potato salad?” and …

Holy Thursday – Our Catholic Seder Meal

Charoset is a part of the traditional Seder plate. It represents the mortar used for the bricks used by the Jewish slaves in making the Egyptian buildings, temples, and tombs.

Lasagna alla casa di Boswell

lasagna with ricotta and spinach — Lasagna with ricotta, spinach, and sausage

This lasagna with ricotta, spinach, and sausage is rich and delicious. It’s time-consuming but a lot of it can be made ahead, so enjoy it with friends, a big salad, and a bottle of red wine.

Great Northern White Chicken Chili

On my birthday, I wanted something special. Since it was cold, I wanted chili, but not any chili. I wanted a bowl of white – Great Northern White Chili, that is.

Shepherd’s Pie – Comfort Food

Shepherd’s Pie is true comfort food. It’s a great way to use up leftovers and get picky eaters to love their vegetables.

New Years Eve Asian Chicken Wings

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Asian Chicken Wings

When I was a little girl, my mother took me to some function where there were Asian chicken wings on the buffet table. I have always loved chicken wings, and these were wonderful.

For years, I have been trying to duplicate them, never with success. Either they were burned, or they tasted flat, or they were too salty, or they were too sweet, or they were not brown at all. Yuk! Well, I was determined to finally start the New Year with a great recipe.

Without further ado, the recipe!

Chicken with Gorgonzola and Pistachios

Sauted chicken in a creamy sauce with Gorgonzola cheese and pistachio nuts.

Chicken Cordon Bleu a la Wellington

Chicken Cordon Bleu a la Wellington is a simple and elegant dish you can make for company. Picky kids? Tell them it’s Hot Pockets!

Not Your Ordinary Tuna Salad

This afternoon, when I went to the grocery store on a hunt for something good for dinner, I was walking down the tuna oil and a man was perusing the various cans of tuna. I made a remark that the Tonno Genova Tuna packed in olive oil had better taste, and was better for you, …

Fresh Seafood Stew – Cold Rainy Day Friday Food

Fresh Seafood Stew with fresh clams and muscles is great on a cold day. Serve it with warm crusty French bread and a glass of white wine. This would be great for dinner, lunch or even an appetizer.

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