With a prep time of 10 minutes and 30 minutes of cooking time you can have curry in a hurry.  The rich red, creamy, lightly spiced, tomato-based sauce works well with chicken too. Both variations pair well with good quality mango chutney. Serve along with toasted coconut rice. Shrimp Tikka Masala 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 [...]

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I’m torn this holiday week. I am saddened that I’m not somewhere cold and snowing. After traveling the first half of the year, relaxing on the couch with my husband and new puppy sounds perfect too. Work has been crazy but I am one of those very few who are still employed and happy where she is.  [...]

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This recipe for Cornish Game Hens Stuffed with Sweet Italian Sausage, Prunes, and Savory with Cinnamon Butternut Squash may seem intense with the amount of ingredients but it is similar to cooking a complete and applause driven holiday dinner for two. Cornish Game Hens Stuffed with Sweet Italian Sausage, Prunes, and Savory with Cinnamon Butternut [...]

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Apple braised turkey thighs is a great and inexpensive meal using a cheap cut of poultry. The rich, flavorful turkey falls off the bone in a short period of time. This meal is super quick to prepare and it tastes better the next day. I love the fall aroma it wafts through the house. Martha suggests serving this meal with steamed, buttered green [...]

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You have to dig a recipe that can be made one day ahead and refrigerated, or up to three weeks ahead and frozen. This flavorful chili from Cooking for Two: Perfect Meals for Pairs was accompanied with a corn muffin recipe but I usually buy the Jiffy corn muffin mix instead. It’s a fraction of the price and [...]

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I hate to say it but… I’m already preparing for Thanksgiving. I wanted to try out some farm fresh turkey before the big day. Was there really a difference in taste? I recently purchased a free range turkey breast from the farm and was stumped on how to prepare it. I didn’t want something boring [...]

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Why have I never dry rubbed before? I was reading my husband’s Maxim magazine on the potty the other day and came across The Dr.’s Dry Rub recipe.  Yes, I do read Maxim for the articles. I happen to love it! The end result was something magical. The meat was super tender and juicy and the outside had [...]

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Last week I was so sick and discombobulated that I had to go to Ina for food. Not personally, like I know Ina, but I just needed comfort food that would be easy to prepare and would definitely taste great. Leftovers would be terrific too. This is my favorite roasted chicken recipe. The Barefoot Contessa [...]

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I’m not from the midwest and I learned that people from the midwest don’t necessarily like the food I cook. I catered a party one year for a friend and went with a greek theme because she loves hummus. I made the hummus, roasted red pepper dip, warm cheese and pita platter,  greek salad and [...]

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A few months ago Jason and I went on this low carb diet for a wedding this summer in Las Vegas. We decided to take the bread, pasta and potatoes out 6 days a week and then cheat one day. Loved pizza day! It was awesome and it was really easy to do. I was [...]

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