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Home Cooking Poultry

Homemade Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food in our house. It’s juicy, tender white chicken breasts tossed in seasoned breadcrumbs, lightly fried, then smothered in […]

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Home Cooking Vegetarian

Fresh Tomato Homemade Marinara

Every now and then, I find it’s good for me to go back to practice the basics. A simple, tangy, tomato-rich homemade marinara sauce is […]

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Dinner Parties & Entertaining Entrees Home Cooking Lobster Luxury Eats Seafood

Lobster Flambé

I remember the first time I had Lobster Flambé. It was a day, much like today, on Canada’s East Coast, where the city moved slowly […]

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Home Cooking Soups Vegetarian

Carrot & Ginger Soup

This recipe is perfect for any season of the year. It’s healthy, hearty, and full of flavor. I remember the first time I tasted carrot […]

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Home Cooking Poultry

Drunken Noodles

There are a lot of different theories to explain how “Drunken Noodles” got their name. This hot, savory Thai dish does not have alcohol in […]

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Home Cooking Poultry Soups

Turkey Meatball & Parmesan Soup

This soup may sound a little unconventional. It may even look a little unconventional, but I promise, it’s delicious! The combination of turkey meat, red […]

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Home Cooking Seafood

Firecracker Peel & Pull Garlic Shrimp

On the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, nestled in between the palm trees and umbrellas off of the Kamehameha Highway, is Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck.  My husband […]

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Dinner Parties & Entertaining Home Cooking Hors D'oeuvres Luxury Eats Seafood

Crab Cakes with Cajun Remoulade

I love Crab Cakes. They’re so fast and easy to throw together. They work perfectly as a side dish, hors-d’oeuvres, or as the main course. […]

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Home Cooking Poultry Soups

Coconut Curry Ramen

I haven’t had time to blog over the last week or two. After a hectic time packing and organizing our house, flying to Vancouver to […]

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Crab Dinner Parties & Entertaining Entrees Home Cooking Luxury Eats Seafood Soups

San Francisco Style Cioppino

Every time I’m in San Francisco I have to make my way down to the Pier to find crab. It’s one of the primary ingredients […]

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