These petite bay scallops weren’t on my grocery list, but they ended coming home with me anyway. Some would say that’s what happens when you go shopping when you’re hungry… I’d like to think of it as “practicing what I preach”. As much as I love a good, solid, adventurous recipe that requires a serious attention span (the latter can…
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Do you ever fall instantly in love with a recipe? I do. This crazy little shrimp chowder – Peruvian Shrimp, Corn and Vegetable Chowder, to be more exact – pretty much had me at Hello. I loved how rustic and sunny and chunky and gorgeous it was, and I just knew I had to make it right away. And then…
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My husband refers to me as his Favorite Four-Year-Old when I get all giddy and excited about things that set my heart aflutter. I make no apologies for it. It makes him smile. It makes me smile. And those “giddy fits” force us to stop and appreciate the beauty of the moment – something I think we all need to…
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We really like fish – to the extent that some may consider it a bit of an obsession. But we’re O.K. with that, because life is short and fish is awesome. Some of our absolute favorite recipes have resulted from random trips to our favorite fish market, snapping up whatever irresistible things become our “catch of the day,” and then figuring…
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Food always tastes better with a story… and this is the story about the inspirations behind these Jeweled Chocolate-Topped Shortbread Cookies! Cookies take on a special meaning for me around this time each year. I suddenly get the urge to make every cookie recipe I see, and I have completely unrealistic ideas about giving beautifully decorated gourmet cookie trays to everyone…
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Every now and then, a recipe just “speaks” to me and I can’t wait to make it. This Linguine with Cauliflower and Prosciutto is one of those recipes. Maybe it was the beautiful, yet-unopened jar of anchovies in my cupboard. Maybe it was an underlying craving for fresh cauliflower. Or, maybe it was just an excuse to make a pretty pasta…
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I love back-of-the-box recipes because I’m often pleasantly surprised by how simple – and how good – they are. It only makes sense, I guess, that the makers of a product would know a thing or two about how the product tastes best. Such is the case for the Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe that Quaker Oats shares on their packaging….
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Raspberries turn apple cider into a bright, festive drink warmed with cinnamon and bay. Whether you make this in a crock pot or on the stovetop, it’ll be a fabulously fragrant addition your menu. A single batch goes a long way, and both children and adults can enjoy the same beverage which makes party planning a little easier. It’s absolutely…
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Homemade Spicy Curry Seasoning Blend recipe updated October 9, 2017 I first discovered this beautiful little Homemade Spicy Curry Seasoning Blend when I made my Grilled Halibut with Corn-Coconut Curry Sauce and Cherry Tomatoes recipe. My husband and I instantly fell in love with it! It’s a unique homemade spicy curry seasoning that has been really versatile in my kitchen. We…
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Sweet Potato, Apple and Corn Coconut-Curry Chowder photos & recipe updated October 10, 2017 One of the things I love most about cooking is that you always learn something when you try a new recipe. We fell in love with a Grilled Halibut with Corn-Coconut Curry Sauce and Cherry Tomatoes recipe recently, and could barely keep our spoons out of…
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If we’re paying attention, we have reasons to celebrate every day. Life is good, and taking a moment or two to acknowledge that fact in some little way can only make it better. We typically celebrate traditional and expected things like holidays and anniversaries, but I don’t think we should have to wait for the calendar to give us permission…
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Things don’t have to be fancy to be fabulous, but if something happens to look (and taste!) fancy when it’s actually super simple, then it’s a total win/win. This super simple toast is one of the ways we’ve enjoyed the fabulous Smoked Salmon Butter with Scallions and Lemons that we made recently. Salmon Butter Toast is delicious on its own as…
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Our favorite seafood purveyors have a knack (as would be expected) for finding recipes that make you want to just run right over and grab whatever they’re featuring. They shared this salmon butter recipe recently and we absolutely love salmon, so naturally the wheels started turning and we whipped up a batch very soon after. It’s butter. And salmon. Any questions? In addition…
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