Looking for a great way to use that bag o' cranberries taking up room in your freezer?
Have I got a surprise for you!
As you well know, I am a huge fan of the late, great Barbara Tropp. Her…
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Ham and Turkey Sandwiches on Homemade Bread with Cheddar Cheese
OK... so this is hardly a recipe, but OMG was it fun. Through some idiocy on my part, the day after Easter left me with not only ham, but also the rolled turkey breast I had concocted a few days…
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Perfect Halibut with Fried Capers, Buttered Orzo, Chives, and Greens from the Garden
Sometimes the universe is a lovely thing.
The test kitchen gave me a perfect piece of first-of-the-season wild halibut, frozen at sea.
OMG. Gorgeous.
And with fish this perfect, first, Do No Harm!!!
I salted and peppered it.
I sautéed…
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Simon & Garfunkel Pizza with Fresh Ricotta and... Herbs
The warm weather this weekend gave us hope for the spring and the return of our abundant herb garden. And I remembered one of my favorite pizzas to make when the chives are in bloom!
And that has to be…
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You'll Be Thankful for These Thanksgiving Stock Tips!
Thanksgiving 2021 saw the full range of celebrations - large and tiny - and this year, whether you're easing your way back to "normal" or still sharing the day with just a few folks, these tricks from TOC's archive will…
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Toshiba Toaster Oven - A Review
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been doing some testing with the new Toshiba Digital Toaster Oven. First off, let me admit to you that, as far as toaster ovens go, my experience is firmly rooted in the ‘70s. Seriously…
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Incendiary Chicken Curry
I had some chicken breast (1 small breast and a small piece I had trimmed off the 2nd breast) that I needed to use, and the curry craving was strong.
I cut the chicken into about ¾ inch cubes and…
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Just in Time for The Holidays!
So... we all have good days and bad days. But you know what makes a GREAT day? The arrival of a box from @sitkasalmonshares...
...truly extraordinary seafood!
Do yourself a huge favor and give them a try during the holidays!
…
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It's (Always) Time for Soda Bread!
Following a large number of requests... I'm going to post a recipe for soda bread today...
Bear with me... and be prepared, I like a far more traditional recipe... no fat and no sugar or raisins...
So... while I have…
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The Best Salmon I Ever Had
I realize this sounds like hyperbole. It’s not. This was stunning. But let me rewind the clock a bit.
Out of the blue, I received a note from Grace Parisi, an old friend from days gone by in the Food…
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Mashed Potato Tots
I’m incapable of making the right amount of mashed potatoes. I love them... new, old, hot, cold... so I always make too many. And this Thanksgiving was no exception.
But then on Friday, I had this silly idea.
I took…
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Repeat After Me: Spatchcock That Bird!
We love turkey! Moist and juicy, seasoned beautifully, with each section of the bird cooked to perfection... I've tried many methods over the years.
And the winner is: SPATCHCOCK! Click on the bird to learn everything you need to know…
Duxelles Pizza
Quite possibly my best pizza ever...
No, really!
After finding a huge mushroom sale, I knew I had to make some duxelles FAST... because mushrooms just don’t last long. So, of the ten 8 oz. containers we bought, I cleaned…
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Onion. Ring. Game. Changer.
We all have our favorite batters for fish, for onion rings, for whatever. But I’m about to blow your mind, without taking your beloved batter away from you.
Use whatever (wet) batter and battering method you like. And then.....
Dip…
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