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Pasta Puttanesca with Salami – Recipe!

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Pasta is a comfort food that makes us feel good, and during the week when we’re looking for something super satisfying to make for dinner, but without a lot of fuss, pasta seems to be a smart choice.  Pasta Puttanesca is a simple spaghetti dish with olives, capers and tomatoes.  This combination of the tangy […]

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Creamy Whole-Grain Orzo with Asparagus – Recipe!

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Sometimes it’s just nice to take a night off of meat.  I am a carnivore, but I do appreciate a good dish with no meat, and springtime always seems to be the perfect time to create a meal using mostly grains and vegetables.  The spring season brings so many new varieties of vegetables, and asparagus […]

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Spaghetti Squash Arrabbiata – Recipe!

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I hope everyone had a nice weekend.  The weather here in Los Angeles was warm and windy, but not so hot that it wasn’t great for cooking.  Spring is only three weeks away, but I’m still hoping for some rain.  It’s pretty dry around Los Angeles and in Santa Barbara county as well.  The hillsides […]

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Creamy Vegan Spaghetti with Broccoli & Cherry Tomatoes – Recipe!

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I know the northeast is deep up to their elbows in snow, but here in Los Angeles it’s gorgeous and mid-60’s.  The skies are blue because of the recent rains and other than still being in a pandemic, we don’t have much to complain about here at home.  Trying to eat mostly healthy is part […]

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Skillet Arroz Con Pollo – Recipe!

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One pan chicken dinners are a necessity during the week because they can be easily put together in a matter of minutes, yet still taste like they were cooked in the oven for hours.  Arroz Con Pollo is a chicken and rice dish originating from Spain, but many Mexican cultures have created their own recipes for […]

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Skillet Bacon-Wrapped Cod with Zucchini & Tomatoes – Recipe!

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Cooking restaurant quality fish is pretty easy to do, if you follow a couple of rules.  Always use a good seasoned skillet, and let the fish release naturally on its own before flipping.  Those are two pretty simple things to ensure a flavorful fish experience, but wrapping the filets in bacon can add a whole […]

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Tuna, Charred Cherry Tomato & Bacon Spaghetti – Recipe!

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Fresh tuna is one of those fish that is underutilized in my opinion.  Sure, we have all eaten it raw in a spicy tuna roll, or piled high in a tuna tartar, but do we cook it like other fish, and enjoy it served warm with sauce?  Well, today we do.  Whether it’s Ahi, Albacore, […]

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Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto – Recipe!

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Risotto, that creamy Italian rice dish you’ve ordered over and over again at restaurants is the perfect heart warming meal this time of year.  The process of making a good risotto is relatively simple, but the key is letting the kernels of rice cook for the right amount of time, and at the right temperature. […]

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Marinated Feta Salad – Recipe!

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Traditionally Feta Cheese is made with sheep’s milk and is most often imported from Greece, Turkey or France.  This milky colored dairy is slightly salty, yet tangy and can be chunked into pieces, or left whole and served as a cheese course, or used to top pizza, pasta or salad. Marinating Feta in olive oil […]

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Skillet Chicken with Peas & Pancetta – Recipe!

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Peas, either fresh or frozen are loaded with fiber and delightful to use in a variety of dishes, especially Skillet Chicken with Peas & Pancetta.  The combination of seared chicken and sweet peas have a refreshing contrast and make the perfect simple supper. Searing chicken first, until lightly golden on top is the key to […]

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