Meals
The recipe for this creamy, zesty mustard has been in my family for as long as I can remember. It was served as an appetizer at every summer barbecue of my childhood to accompany cocktail hot dogs and crusty bread with summer sausage and aged cheddar. It was also frequently used as a welcome addition…
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My beautiful Sicilian grandmother, Josephine, cooked simple, rustic foods that were full of flavor. Her kitchen always smelled of sautéing garlic and oil oil, and she had a gift for turning leftovers into something new and delicious. Some of her specialties were her scrumptious Sicilian Lentil Soup, “polpette” (seasoned meatballs), homemade manicotti, and if we…
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We all have those go-to meals we can make with our eyes closed, knowing they’ll always turn out perfectly. For my mom, it was garlic lemon chicken strips with rice — tender, flavorful, and comforting in every bite. As a kid, I loved it for its bright, tangy sauce and satisfying simplicity. As an adult, I understand…
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Snowman Stew is a savory and scrumptious Beef Bourguignon that is slow-cooked with bacon, red wine, smoked paprika and fresh thyme. It is complemented by charming and decadent bites of mashed potatoes, that are toasted on the outside, but are extra creamy on the inside – thanks to the addition of unsweetened, whipped heavy cream.…
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Ever since I said “I do,” this simple yet complex savory spread has been a staple during the holidays. The recipe, passed down from my husband’s grandmother Maria in Budapest, was shared with her daughter-in-law (my mother-in-law), who kindly passed it along to me. With just a short list of ingredients and easy preparation, it…
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A scrumptious and flavorful lasagna layered with mini meatballs and caramelized tomatoes. My Aunt Liz was a very special lady and a very accomplished chef. Memories of her holiday meals and special treats are swoon worthy to this day among those of us who knew and loved her. She left many classic recipes behind but…
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Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie has been a go-to in our house for years, especially during the cooler months. Comforting, nourishing, and easy to pull together, it’s also my favorite “porch drop” meal for friends in need of a little love. As I work to preserve recipes from the matriarchs in my life, this one is…
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This cozy Sicilian lentil soup is inspired by my grandmother’s kitchen—simple, hearty, and full of warmth. Fresh herbs, parmesan, and a touch of pesto bring bright, comforting flavor to every bowl.
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These meatballs represent the soul of my Aunt Liz’s legendary lasagna…or as I like to call it “Liz-agna.” Her nieces and nephew remember with such fondness the mini, soft, pillowy orbs filled with flavor that nestled into the noodle and cheese layers of this comfort dish. Why This Recipe Is So Delicious These meatballs…
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“Mother Sauce” is the purest base sauce that lets simple flavors of fresh produce shine bright. It gets it sweetness not from adding sugar or a carrot, as many sauce recipes do, but rather by using a variety of tomatoes and removing the seeds, which add bitterness. It is an extremely gentle and delicate flavor…
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