A leg of lamb roast is not always practical for 2-3 people. And sometimes you can find a 1-2 pound lamb roast at the market. When you do, this recipe is perfect. Everything cooks on one sheet pan so It […]
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I remember my mother making Chicken and Dumplings. I also remember thinking it was too much trouble, but it was one of my sister’s favorites. My version has more vegetables and is easier though it has a few steps. I
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This recipe is so easy, it is like not cooking at all. And so versatile – I have served it as an appetizer or luncheon or light dinner with a caprese salad. It uses mostly pantry staples and tuna is
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This is one of the easiest weeknight dinners I know. And delicious. I have also served it to guests on the weekend and they loved it. I use 20 ounces of refrigerator ravioli; if you use frozen, let it thaw
Conchiglioni – or jumbo shells as they are known in the US – gets its name from the Italian word for ‘seashell’: conchiglia. The unique shell shape of the pasta allows the sauce to adhere to it. They originated in
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I am always looking for new chicken dishes with different and unique flavors and this one fits the bill. My dear friend Daphne loves sundried tomatoes, so I thought of her when I was making it. It is rich and
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This is a healthier, low carb dinner that comes together in minutes and is so delicious. It is perfect for a week-night dinner. I used chicken thighs because I think they are more flavorful, but you could also use chicken
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Oven fried chicken is a bit healthier than deep fried chicken. And, although you get the texture of fried chicken, you do not have to clean up that greasy mess. The other benefit of this recipe is how versatile it
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I love anything British, and a pork pie is a traditional English meat pie that can be traced back to medieval times. It is usually served either at room temperature or cold and perfect as a snack or with a
Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked stew originating in southern France in the town of Castelnaudary in the mid-1300s. It was a sumptuous blend of beans, sausage, pork, mutton, and preserved goose, spiced with garlic and herbs. Variants of the dish