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Tarragon Egg Salad

You know those dishes that you love, but you’ll only eat if they’re homemade?  For me that’s any sort of salad made with mayo (chicken salad, tuna salad, potato salad, etc.).  I usually like a lot more fixin’s and a … Continue reading

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Dijon Chicken Salad

There are certain summer staples – suntans, cold beers on a hot night, grilling out …chicken salad. Dijon gives this summer classic a tangy bite and the green beans lend a healthy crunch – a welcomed face lift for an … Continue reading

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Texas Caviar

I’m not sure if this is the exact name my Aunt Denise uses for her bell pepper/cilantro/black eyed pea salsa-esque dish that’s always been such a hit but if it is, boy, that woman can sure make a mean Texas … Continue reading

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Chilled Roasted Summer Vegetables

As we’ve all heard and experienced, this crazy heat wave has been quite unbearable.  So you might be asking yourself why on Earth I would have wanted roasted veggies in 100 degree temperatures. For some bizarre reason I had a … Continue reading

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Tuna and White Bean Salad

A dish so quick and easy to make I almost feel silly writing a recipe for it – this protein packed salad is perfect when you need a meal right quick.   Eat it for lunch, dinner or pack it up … Continue reading

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Bagels and schmear

To me, the quintessential New York City food item is the bagel. This unique bread product was by no means invented here (thank you so much, 16th century Poland), however we have certainly taken many steps to make them as delicious and widespread as … Continue reading

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Rosemary Ramp Panzanella

I don’t know about you, but I can’t take any more of this rain.  I sit here on a dreary Monday afternoon writing about what I cooked on an even drearier Friday afternoon.  Good thing cooking always lifts my spirits.  … Continue reading

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