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Building a Better Home-Made Deli Sandwich

I rarely eat ‘cold cuts’ (aka deli meat), but every once in a while… Continue Reading

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Stuffed and Stewed Calamari (calamares rellenos y guisados)

I love this and you will too…if you’re a fan of calamari. It’s definitely a lick your chops kind of meal. Continue Reading

Chicken, Cherries and Vermouth


I’m not a big fan of sauced dishes, generally preferring to keep flavors distinct and unmuddled. But, like everything else, there are exceptions. I totally ❤❤❤-ed this!

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Wonton Surprise Ideas

I get no comfort from the ‘same old, same old‘ way-of-life…and that includes cooking. But, you know me, I don’t like complicated either. This is a simple and fun way to serve your veggies. Wrap them up! It’s a gift on your plate…for you and your loved ones!

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Nom Nom Shrimp with Bok Choy Salad and Fried Noodles

‘Nom Nom’ is the popular term signifying the sound made when someone is eating or chewing something and really enjoying it.

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How I Turned Ham, Cabbage + Beans into…Pasta Cavalo con Polpette di Proscuitto Cotto e Fagioli

OK, who has leftover ham squirreled in the freezer from the holidays? This one’s for you!

There was an article in the food section of The New York Times this week about using leftover meat mixed with raw meat to make meatballs. I don’t know about that, but the idea of meatballs made from leftover meat lingered. And, somewhere in the recesses of my brain, it met up with all the pork and cabbage dishes I’d seen around the blogosphere New Year’s weekend — and the idea for this dish was born. Continue Reading