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Grapefruit, Ginger and Honey Flank Steak

April 28, 2011

I love flank steak. There I’ve said it. Again. Maybe for some it wouldn’t seem a match for that magnificent rib eye I recently had but I just love how the ‘need’ to marinate it also means that the flavor can be so manipulated (in a good way) by the cook depending on your tastes. [...]

Pasta with Chicken, Grilled Onions and Sun Dried Tomatoes

February 19, 2011

I was reminded yesterday of how often I make something for a meal with inspiration from, not a chef, not a book, not a TV show…no, from my fridge. And how often that inspiration comes so easily because I’m looking for something simple and quick that I can add to pasta. Many years ago I [...]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cabbage and Pine Nuts

January 25, 2011

Something old is new again and they’re called Brussels Sprouts! I’m betting many of us can so vividly remember the olive green mushy vegetable that forced us to remain seated at the dinner table longer than we liked because we would suffer almost any punishment before eating the dreaded Brussels sprouts. I’ve seen post after [...]

Omelet with Chobani Honey Yogurt, Pomegranate Arils and Blackberries

January 18, 2011

I’m sure I’m not alone in this; the notion that I am constantly surrounded by food but the reality being anything but. I now cook for one and that often means I will eat the same thing several times during the course of the week, so I have to be careful about not making so [...]

Crispy Sesame Chicken Salad

September 19, 2010

Sometime last year Tyler Florence started using Twitter on Fridays for a mini cooking class. It was unique but sort of a pain. Following the #twitlish hashtag resulted in having to read a LOT of questions from novice cooks that quickly made following that stream difficult and yes, boring. However, I still decided to make [...]

Chicken Scallopini with Lemon, Garlic and Pine Nuts

January 16, 2010

After weeks of holiday cookies and other indulgences, it seems the first of the year is time for a fresh start.

Spaghetti with Summer Squash and Tomatoes

April 21, 2009

This recipe was part of a weekly Twitter exercise that Tyler Florence did; most of the recipes were typical of the type of dish I would cook in winter so I was so happy to see something that fits the bill for our summertime meals; using tomatoes, zucchini and summer squash and herbs from the [...]