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September 26th, 2008
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Ever since my dream woman – or rather, the woman who dreamed of me, found my blog, and wants to meet – ever since we first connected, I’ve gotten to know her culinary tastes.
Italian. No seafood. Nothing spicy. Italian.
No problem. I learned how to cook Italian from hanging out in the kitchen of my ex-wife’s [...]
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July 3rd, 2008
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Grilled salmon is a treat, and it’s simple to cook. My technique is based on a recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks. And with the holiday weekend approaching, I figured it’s time to pull out this story from the family archives…
On Christmas a few years ago, my brother gave me a fabulous gift – [...]
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May 24th, 2008
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Firing up the grill with family and friends this long weekend? Don’t forget the veggies. Grilled asparagus tastes great and takes only minutes to cook. It’s one of my kids’ favorite vegetables (second only to Italian style carrots). A girls and boys food favorite. Here’s our recipe, part of a healthy meal plan:
Rinse a bunch [...]
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March 27th, 2008
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Here’s a savory appetizer that’s so easy to fix, you can serve it weeknights. As a snack for kids, it’s healthier than a bag of chips, and they’ll love the taste. It’s a girls and boys food favorite, for sure.
Tip: try to mix the ingredients as soon as you get home from work so there’s [...]
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March 11th, 2008
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No food in the fridge tonight? No problem! Here’s a quick and easy recipe that you can make from basic ingredients you already have on hand. (And if you don’t have them on hand, start stockpiling them for future empty fridge nights.)
First things first – go easy on yourself about the empty fridge. Pour a [...]
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February 22nd, 2008
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My ex-wife’s parents came to the US from southern Italy. Through 14 years of Saturday picnics, Sunday dinners, and holiday meals, I learned the basics of Italian cooking from them. Here’s a carrot recipe that uses balsamic vinegar and garlic to create a flavorful dish your whole family will love. My son especially likes this [...]