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The 70’s Beach-Wich
We’d take this sandwich to the beach in the late 70’s. Let’s bring it on back: Oven to 375º, halve pitas and stuff with black forest ham and sliced cheddar. Into the ov
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Classic Steamed Mussels with Buttered Crusty Bread
This one’s easy as all get-out (well, mostly) and a real crowd pleaser. The ‘mostly’ refers to de-bearding the mussels which can take some time. Otherwise a snap. In a pot
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Thai-Style Spicy Mussels
Last week was “classic” mussels, let’s mix it up with a not-so-classic Thai style – a little One Night in Bangkok after your April in Paris. A little sweet, a little
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Sweet-Hot Grilled Chicken Satay
Just so so good. Like wow. Slice boneless skinless chicken thighs into strips – probably get 3 or 4 strips from each. Toss in canola oil, sea salt, cracked pepper and garlic
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Lazy Dude Egg Salad
Do as little as possible here. Dial it back. Start slow, ease off. Eggs just barely hard cooked, shelled and chopped. A dollop of mayo – not too much! Cracked pepper.
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Zucchini – 1988
Zucchini was big part of childhood in that the backyard garden shot them out of the ground directly at you. Hundreds of them. So there were zucchini breads, zucchini salads, z
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Toasted Almond Mint Pesto
Here’s a little something-something to smear over a bite of your juicy grilled lamb chop… Almonds, oven or stovetop toasted. Chopped garlic. Cracked pepper, sea salt and fr
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Can I get a pulled pork sandwich
Yes let’s eat this right now. Pork shoulder brined in sugar and salt water overnight. Drained and dusted with cracked pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic powder and sea salt. Into a
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Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas
A great addition to Taco Night — soft corn tortillas stuffed with shrimp, lump crabmeat and melted spicy jack cheese, all topped with red and green chili sauce … Toss shrimp wi
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Goat Cheese and Zucchini Tartlets
These were fun and good, inspired by Ina Garten – click here for her recipe. I did them in mini-tart pans rather than as one big tart. Once you get the pastry dough into th