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A white plate topped with steak covered in sauce.

Rib-Eye Carpaccio with Salmoriglio Oregano Sauce

04/23/2014 |

In my experience, there are two kinds of beef people. On one side of the spectrum are the rare or…

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A plate of food with shrimp and vegetables on it.

Brunch Roasted Shrimp & Pineapple Salad from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen and A 20 Year Anniversary

04/12/2014 |

Easter Family Brunch was the theme of the Lunch With Friends class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan…

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Tofu & Soba Salad with Peanut Sauce

02/06/2014 |

I moved. I divested. I am about a ton lighter in possessions and I feel great. Lean and mean. Moving…

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Butternut & Quinoa Salad with Lemon & Honey

11/07/2013 |

I am still in Thanksgiving mode and working on my side dishes for the big feast. I really like this…

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Shrimp Salad Sandwich with Spicy Lime Aioli

09/06/2013 |

I love leftovers. There’s just no two ways about it. And I swear, leftovers are the mother of invention, at…

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Fried Tomatillo Wedges with Apple Ham Vinaigrette & Cilantro Lime Aioli

08/25/2013 |

Sunday. I am all alone in my house for the whole day. This doesn’t happen very often. When my eyes…

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Spring Rolls with 8 Dipping Sauces

08/13/2013 |

When I returned from my son’s wedding in May, after having my new daughter-in-law show me how to make spring…

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Confetti Salad with Carrot Juice Vinaigrette

08/09/2013 |

On January 1, 2013 I made my New Year’s Resolution list. Remember doing that? Well, my list had two items…

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Grilled Tomatoes with Red Yuzu Kosho and Sansho

07/11/2013 |

Ok, so you were intrigued with my Grilled Scallops with Red Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette, had to make them, acquired both…

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My Oldest Son’s Wedding and I Learn to Make Vietnamese Spring Rolls

06/30/2013 |

On Saturday May 18, 2013, after a 10 year courtship and engagement, FINALLY, my son and his fiance got married!…

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