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My Mom’s Goulash

06/15/2012 |

This whole story starts with me looking at the grocery list on the kitchen counter and seeing that a family…

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Mango & Banana Salsa with Talapia

05/24/2012 |

Mango Madness #3 is Mango & Banana Salsa with Talapia, one of my favorite dishes using mangos. I could hardly…

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Pork Tacos with Achiote & Grilled Pineapple

05/02/2012 |

To help celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, I thought I would cook up some tacos. But not just your…

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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Matcha Filling

03/15/2012 |

St. Patrick’s Day will be here in less than a week on Saturday, March 17, so I thought I would…

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New England Clam Chowder

12/16/2011 |

The first time I ever saw a clam, I was about 5 years old, living with my Mom, Dad and…

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Blue Baby Potato Salad

09/22/2011 |

I have several ways I usually prepare potatoes: mashed, baked, fried, in latkes, in potato salad, Potatoes Anna, scalloped potatoes,…

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A close up of a sandwich on a plate

26 Food Porn Sites that are Not TasteSpotting

09/07/2011 |

The last 8 photos I submitted to TasteSpotting were declined. I was disappointed, naturally, because getting my photos accepted does…

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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

09/05/2011 |

When I was a kid, my Mom would make grilled cheese sandwiches for my lunch from Wonder Bread and Kraft…

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A bowl of beans and cheese on top of a table.

Chorizo & White Bean Soup with Queso Fresco

08/21/2011 |

The day I went to Whole Foods to buy the quinoa for my Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Dried Apricots,…

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Mirepoix Meatloaf Recipe ~ Simple & Easy

03/16/2011 |

After writing my post about Leftover Oddments Soup and mentioning the best leftovers possible – meatloaf sandwiches – all of…

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