Pork Chops with a Spiced Dried Plum Sauce

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Ranger Craig loves a good pork chop.  I on the other hand prefer a pork tenderloin or decadent roast pork shoulder.  However, I need to keep my expert recipe taste tester happy, so once in a while I pull out the chops and start frying. I … [Read more...]

Italian Fish Soup with Fresh Herbs, Fennel, Shallots and Garlic

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For me, dinner just can't get any better than fish, Italian herbs, fennel, shallots and garlic.  All gently muddled together in a sea of tomatoes, seafood stock or veggie broth. Fish soup is grand any time of year.  But I especially love this … [Read more...]

Roasted Chicken stuffed with Ham, Garlic, Rosemary and Fennel

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Ranger Craig and I love books and especially like to browse bookstores.  If we happen to stumble upon an antique bookstore we feel as if we won the lottery!  Ok, I know you think I need a life, but truly, you can find some fabulous old cookbooks … [Read more...]

Aunt Dagmar’s Swedish Meatballs

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I feel as if I just found the culinary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!  Melt in your mouth exquisitely delicious meatballs.   I have been on a determined search for the perfect Swedish Meatball and I must say after reviewing and … [Read more...]

Steak with Tomato and Garlic Sauce (Bistecca alla Pizzaiola)

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Steak and potatoes, steak and fries, steak and salad, why not steak with tomatoes and garlic?  This is a delicious old world Italian recipe that is truly fresh and simply divine.  Originating in Naples, this fabulous dish is easily prepared but … [Read more...]