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The Soup that Heals

Old Fashioned Chicken Soup Studies have shown that what your grandmother use to say was true!  She would say, “If you are coming down with a cold or already have one, get some chicken soup into you!  You can put a variety of vegetables into it – turnip, parsnips, or even kale!  However, the ones […]

Cream of Tomato Soup and Grown-up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches?  Brings you back doesn’t it?  Well this new combo will delight your pallet and wow your guests!  It takes this comfort meal to a new level.  When choosing a cheddar for this recipe make sure it is aged about one year or it will not melt […]

Luscious Lamb Stew

  I don’t know why the chicken broth and the Vermouth works so well in this recipe, but it just does!  Perfect for a chilly night’s meal served with a warm artisan bread loaf.  It’s even better the next day when it has all night to meld those flavors together. Lamb Stew 2 T olive […]

Summer Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce

I particularly love to do this sauce in the summer with the ripe Roma or Plum tomatoes and the fresh herbs.  It freezes really well and is wonderful when blended with a good jarred sauce.  I have gotten rave reviews on this one.  It is a pure taste of summer pulled from the freezer in […]

Saucy Skillet Sausages

I know this is probably more of a cold weather meal, but it is delicious one without the use of the oven.   Sausage could be started in the skillet and finished on the grill before putting it back in the skillet with the wine sauce.  This is simple, but a real winner.  The more rustic […]

What to Do With That Bigger Zucchini

Zucchini Boats 3 medium or 2 large zucchini 1 lb. red potatoes chopped into 1/2 inch cubes 1 medium onion chopped 4 cloves garlic chopped 3 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped 1-2 T sherry 1/3 C basil leaves, chopped 5 oz Monterey Jack shredded Adjust one oven rack to upper-middle position and the second to the […]

Happy as a Clam at High Tide

This recipe calls for the soft shelled clams found along the mud flats of the east coast.  I feel this recipe could be used with any type of clam or mussel.  I have had a clamming license for for nearly twenty years since I quit smoking and I had to have something to do when […]