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Linguini with Clams
Linguine with clams is one of those dishes that sounds elegant – or at least like the type of thing you’d order at an Italian restaurant instead of making at home – but it’s actually one of the...
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Southwestern Cheeseburger Sliders
If you’re a fan of my Juicy Steakhouse Burgers, you’ll love these drip-down-your-chin cheeseburger sliders jazzed up with smoky Southwestern spices, jalapeño pepper and Jack cheese. They are phenomenal...
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Spring Risotto with Asparagus & Peas
Comforting to eat — and comforting to make, in a mindless, repetitive sort of way — risotto is a northern Italian rice dish cooked gently until it reaches a creamy consistency. Most people think of it...
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Chicken Piccata
When it’s 5:30 PM and I’m staring blankly into the fridge at a package of boneless chicken breasts — wondering what the heck am I going to make for dinner? — it’s often chicken piccata to the rescue....
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Easy Chicken Parmesan
Everyone loves chicken parmesan but the traditional recipe can be so time-consuming. Between making the homemade sauce and pounding, breading, and pan-frying the chicken—not to mention melting the...
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Best Carne Asada
Have you ever grilled a skirt steak for carne asada or beef fajitas and wondered why it’s never as tender as the one served at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant? I have. In fact, I’ve cooked countless...
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Spinach Quiche
Photo by Alexandra Grablewski (Chronicle Books, 2018) Of all the spinach quiches I’ve tried over the years, this classic French version is my favorite. The recipe comes from my childhood friend Trish,...
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Street-Style Shrimp Tacos with Corn, Bacon and Lime Crema
The inspiration for these crazy-good shrimp tacos comes from a fabulous cookbook called Taqueria: New-Style Fun and Friendly Mexican Cooking by Australian chef Paul Wilson (Hardie Grant Books, 2017)....
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Perfect Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs
This is my go-to grilled chicken breast recipe. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cookout, and so versatile. You can serve the fillets on their own (kids love them), topped with cheese on a...
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Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup
If you’re in need of a little pick-me-up, this soul-satisfying soup is just the ticket. Here’s what I love about it: you can make it with ingredients you likely have on hand; it’s ready in 30 minutes...
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Thai Chicken Soup with Rice Noodles
Happy New Year, everyone! Is it just me, or is anyone else finding it hard to get back into the cooking groove after the holidays? After ten days in the Florida sunshine – and ten straight nights of...
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White Chicken Chili
I have tried countless recipes for White Chicken Chili over the years, from this popular “dump it all in a pot” recipe to more authentic versions made with a wide array of chili peppers and hominy. All...
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Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish of golden pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce. Though it’s a classic restaurant dish, it’s really easy to make at home. With...
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Middle Eastern Chicken Kebabs
This is one of my favorite recipes for entertaining. Chicken thighs are marinated in a tangy Middle Eastern-style blend of Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic and spices, then grilled on skewers until golden...
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Baked Ziti with Sausage
People often say to my kids, “You must love having a mom who cooks all the time.” The kids throw me right under the bus and explain that it’s not as great as it seems: “We usually eat the same dinner...
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
Photo by Alexandra Grablewski (Chronicle Books, 2018) Like most kids, my daughter prefers “kid food” to “grown-up food” any day of the week. Occasionally, it works to my advantage—a trip to McDonalds...
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Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Green Sauce
This is my take on Pollo a la Brasa, the delicious spit-roasted chicken made popular by so many Peruvian restaurants. The chicken is first marinated in olive oil, lime juice, garlic and spices, and...
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Beef Stew with Carrots & Potatoes
We had the best snow day last week. School was cancelled, work wasn’t happening, and the only thing to do was hunker down in the house or go outside to play. With little kids, we didn’t have much...
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Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
Nothing says holiday dinner like a show-stopping roast, and I love this combination of sear-roasted beef tenderloin with a deeply flavored red wine sauce. Not only is it elegant, but it’s also simple...
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Maryland Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce
When you live in Maryland, eating Chesapeake blue crabs and crab cakes is practically a religion—and, in my family, we are all loyal devotees. Every summer, we hit all of our favorite crab shacks, from...
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