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Grilled Lemon Chicken
I was skeptical of this recipe for grilled lemon chicken, I admit. I thought that the chicken would have to be marinated to get a good lemony flavor but I was wrong! This is from Three Many Cooks, a book from the blog of the same name. It’s a fun book to read if you…
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Arugula, Radish and Carrot Salad
When I have people over to eat, I try to get as much done ahead of time as possible. This is easier in the summer when you can make salads like this Arugula, Radish and Carrot Salad a bit ahead of time. I usually prepare the vegetables but don’t put the dressing on until I’m…
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Pasta with Artichokes and Bacon
The garden is giving me lots of artichokes this spring and I’m loving them! So far, in addition to plain steamed (or simmered) artichokes served with lemony mayonnaise, I’ve made artichoke soup, pasta with spicy artichoke sauce, sautéed artichokes, marinated baby artichokes, braised artichokes… Oh, and a raw artichoke salad! They’ve all been really good…
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Mum’s Chicken Curry and Roast Cauliflower
I have been cooking. I’ve not just been blogging. I’ve been on an Indian food kick lately and it’s all because of Made in India by Meera Sodha. The recipes are well-written and taste fantastic. They are not overly complicated. Many could be weeknight dinners. She writes with a friendly tone and the intro to…
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Baked Ham with Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup
Ham is expensive if you look at the total price, but if you break it down to how many meals you get out of it, it’s often quite reasonable. I always get ham with a bone in so I can make some split pea or bean soup. Dice and freeze any leftover ham in 1…