18:18
Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce
Chicken with Basil Cream SauceThis is one of those recipes that makes it easy to please everybody in your house. For the little ones, you have chicken strips (...)
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18:15
Coq au vin - classic french chicken stew with red wine
Coq au Vin is a classic French dish of chicken stewed in red wine, onions, herbs and bacon (seriously, could you go wrong with all that?!). The dish was made (...)
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17:22
Louisiana Crab Claws Bordelaise
This is quite possibly my oldest child's favorite dish in the entire world. Any time he sees it on a menu, he feels compelled to order it... and it usually (...)
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17:37
Ginger Orange Pork Tenderloin
Wow.... It's been such a busy Spring already.... such little time to play around in the kitchen! Between baseball and gymnastics schedules, work, family, (...)
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18:34
Seared Petite Lamb Chops with Rosemary Balsamic Reduction
Seared Petite Lamb Chops(Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse)Ingredients 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley leaves1 Tbsp finely chopped (...)
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17:31
Tomato, zucchini and ricotta tart
Oh, how beautiful the summer veggies are right now! This tart is super simple to prepare and is the perfect - light and crisp side dish for your summer (...)
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18:12
Balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts with pine nuts and Parmesan
This may not be everyone's favorite vegetable, but I think Brussels sprouts have really been gaining a lot of popularity lately. Roasting them really changes (...)
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18:03
Chicken breasts in port wine mushroom cream sauce
This recipe is also known (by the Julia Child types) as Supremes de Volaille aux Champignons, but I'm not sure I can pronounce that. It is adapted from (...)
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17:20
Prosciutto and Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus Appetizers
Looking for an appetizer that is not the "same old thing" for your holiday party? These are pretty doggone tasty.... and crispy... and crunchy... and yum! They (...)
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17:33
Chicken Molcajete
Well this dish has a great story to it! This Mexican style meat and vegetable stew has become one of our favorite Mexican dishes. While on vacation late last (...)
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17:34
Corn and Green Chili Casserole
This is a super easy, family friendly casserole with every kid's favorite veggie - corn. It's sweet and creamy... with just the slightest kick of pizazz with (...)
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18:24
Crabmeat Au Gratin
My sous chef Brady, and I set about to make this dish yesterday evening. He knows more about kitchen techniques, fresh herbs and knife skills than some adults (...)
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18:26
Pork loin chops with peach and ginger chutney
Afabulous addition to the "end of summer" bounty of fresh produce that we have.... juicypeaches, spicy ginger, bright verdant thyme, yummm... all topping a (...)
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18:34
Brown Butter Risotto with Lobster
Creamy risotto is a fabulous side dish for an elegant "date night" meal with your sweetheart. This one is kicked up a few notches with the sweet lobster, nutty (...)
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17:17
Cider-glazed brussels sprouts with caramelized onions bacon and pine nuts
My husband and I had the rare weekend with NO kiddos! Wow. What to do with all the freedom?! Frankly... we've spent the day wrapping gifts and making sure all (...)
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18:13
Roasted Smashed Potatoes
These are powerfully addictive... somewhat like eating a much loved potato skin appetizer, but with much more heft! There's a creamy inner potato with a (...)
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18:35
Bucatini Carbonara
Bucatini CarbonaraI adapted this recipe from one I found in a 2010 Food and Wine magazine. It just looked so beautiful and simple that I had to try it. Of (...)
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17:20
Toasted Chicken Pesto Flatbread Sandwiches
You certainly don't have to bring the same old boring cold sandwich to work everyday... nor do you have to go out for lunch to have something awesome. This (...)
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18:27
Apple Pie Cups
So this weekend, we were down at my parents Cocodrie, LA fishing camp - down on the Gulf of Mexico. Now for many people, "camp" food and camp life is about (...)
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18:37
Cheese Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas
This afternoon was about cleaning out the fridge and using some of the goodies. Also, I found some AMAZING heirloom tomatoes at the supermarket that I simply (...)
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18:36
Apple Tarte Tatin with Red Wine Caramel and Brandied Whipped Cream
A Tarte Tatinis an upside-down tart in which the fruitare caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked. Well this one is a little different in that (...)
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18:18
Center cut pork chops with cherry cabernet glaze
We were watching TV the other day, on the odd day that you actually get to sit down around here (kids must have been gone)... and someone mentioned a Cherry (...)
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17:54
Garlic and thyme roasted potato stacks
This may well be one of the easiest little side dishes ever... and such a cute presentation! Let's face it - potatoes are one of our favorite "go to" comfort (...)
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18:27
Bananas Foster
SO fast and easy! ... this all comes together in less than 5 minutes, for a wonderful end to your meal.When you compare how inexpensive this desert is to make (...)
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18:14
Thai Ginger Lime Chicken Skewers with Peanut Curry Dipping Sauce
Well for one thing... make a LOT more than you think you'll need!I was geared up for a little football watching with friends and family, with a variety of (...)
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