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Tahini Marinade

Posted on 05/10/2013 by

This is a great way to use up tahini. It works well with pork or chicken and can be made up to a day earlier. Use meat with the bone in for this dish. The longer the meat is in … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Broccoli

Posted on 05/06/2013 by

I  tried something a little different with this stir fry. Instead of adding the sesame oil at the end as a flavor boost, I put it in the marinade. By doing this the oil helped to coat the chicken pieces … Continue reading →

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Pork, Pepper and Potatoes with a Twist

Posted on 04/26/2013 by

How to take a simple one pan fry up and make it better: Start with red curry paste. Pork and Potatoes in a Red Curry Sauce 1/2 lb pork cut into small strips 1 green bell pepper chopped into small … Continue reading →

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Potato Flapjacks

Posted on 04/24/2013 by

Potato pancakes are very versatile. They go well with breakfast, lunch or dinner. They can be topped with any type of meat or sauce and work exceptionally well with applesauce. They also work well as a side with roast meats. … Continue reading →

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Bok Choy Soup

Posted on 04/23/2013 by

This soup is a perfect starter course or light lunch. It does require a little pre-planning if it is going to come together quickly. If the dashi has to be made from scratch add at least two hours. It also … Continue reading →

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Eat Your Sprouts

Posted on 04/17/2013 by

Few vegetables incur more hatred than Brussels sprouts. I would love to pretend that this dish will make converts of those many people, that cheese can bring us all together. It probably will not. For those enlightened and more vegetable-tolerant … Continue reading →

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Chicken Madeira

Posted on 04/12/2013 by

Many people confuse this dish with chicken marsala and there are some similarities. The main difference, aside from the wine used, is that instead of being breaded the meat is left to its own devices. Also this sauce and preparation … Continue reading →

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Mexican Salad

Posted on 04/09/2013 by

Broken tortilla chips can be added to give this a little more crunch if desired. Layered Mexican Salad For Beans 1/2 lb black beans 1 cup red chili sauce or salsa 4 green onions white and green parts chopped and … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Grapes

Posted on 04/08/2013 by

Here is a really easy and quick meal. It can be served with pasta, rice or polenta. There can be a mixture of different grapes varieties if wanted, but try to use seedless. Sausage and Grapes 4 Italian sausage 2 … Continue reading →

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Wrapped in a Meat Blanket

Posted on 04/06/2013 by

Sometimes a meal just requires prosciutto. This works well as an appetizer or side dish Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus 1 bunch asparagus 1/4 lb thinly sliced prosciutto 1/2 lemon Grated Romano Olive oil Salt/pepper Spread asparagus out in one layer on … Continue reading →

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