Spicy Roasted Chicken Breasts with Butternut Squash, Apples, Raisins and Shallots

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This post is short but sweet!  I've definitely been short on time the past few weeks but never fear, I'm still cookin away in my kitchen dreaming up yummy recipes for dinner. Speaking of yummy, here's a recipe that is finally ready to be … [Read more...]

Fresh Seasonal Fish Topped With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Shallots, Lemon and Fresh Herbs

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It's that time of year when I suddenly realize all the beautiful fresh local tomatoes will soon be a distant memory until they arrive once again next summer.   I'm now in a full-fledged panic to use as many of those juicy tomatoes as I possibly … [Read more...]

Grilled Salmon with Arugula and Lemon Mayonnaise

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It was one of those days… again.  You know, the kind of day that’s filled with lots of running errands, returning phone calls, scheduling meetings, school activities, and let’s not forget the dreaded laundry.  Yes, my least favorite chore… … [Read more...]

Sole Almondine

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I love it when I am reminded of recipes past.  One of my friends, Jodi, asked if I had a recipe for classic Fish Almondine as she had sampled a delicious Sole Almondine while traveling and wanted to re-create this recipe at home.   I was … [Read more...]

Steak Diane

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Arriving home from a fun day trip to Port Townsend, WA last weekend,  I grabbed two one pound packages of ground beef out of my freezer to use for dinner, or so I thought.  When I went to prepare Suzie Q's ( pet name for our little gal) famous … [Read more...]