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Porchetta Sandwiches

July 6, 2013September 1, 2016 Italian, Mains, pork, sandwiches

For many years, I had absolutely no interest in making porchetta at home. I had it in my head that "authentic" porchetta required a whole hog, tied and roasted, much too much work (and meat) for me to attempt in my own kitchen. I had eaten porchetta out at restaurants,... Read More

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Easy Fish Tacos

July 4, 2013September 1, 2016 easy, fish, healthy, Mains, tacos

I wanted something simple and tasty for lunch today, it's the 4th of July after all and I've got a big meal ahead of me tonight, so easy fish tacos sounded perfect! Technically, I made both fish and chicken tacos, my husband prefers chicken breast, so feel free to follow... Read More

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Honey Lavender Roasted Chicken

June 29, 2013October 20, 2016

Honey Lavender Roasted ChickenI've never cooked with lavender before. I'd purchased the lovely dried flowers on a whim. They smelled divine and I had vague ideas of making lavender macarons or lavender ice cream, but once I had them in my possession, I couldn't figure out exactly what I should... Read More

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Steakhouse Dinner

June 24, 2013April 21, 2025 beef, Mains, steak

There is just something so satisfying about eating a big steak. You can spend a lot of money eating out at a good steakhouse (preferably one that dry ages their own meats) or you can make you own steakhouse dinner for a fraction of the cost. You may not be... Read More

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Momofuku/Ippudo Inspired Pork Buns

June 22, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, bread, buns, pork

Momofuku/Ippudo Inspired Pork BunsThere is nothing new about pork buns. David Chang may have brought them fame at Momofuku, using pork belly and crisp vegetables, but he certainly didn't invent the dish. In my humble opinion, the pork belly buns at Ippudo are even better, with their spicy hoisin joining... Read More

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Filipino Chicken Adobo

June 17, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Filipino, Mains, soy sauce, vinegar

Filipino Chicken AdoboI've written about Chicken Adobo before. My mom is Filipino and Chicken Adobo is a dish I grew up with. I crave it all the time. The last time I documented a cheater's version, and it did not fully satisfy my craving, so this time, when I made... Read More

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Creamy Campanelle Pasta with Chorizo, Peas and Cheese

May 26, 2013September 1, 2016 chorizo, Mains, pasta

I've been looking for recipes to use up my homemade chorizo. I was going to start the morning with chorizo and scrambled eggs, then it hit me. Make a carbonara style pasta sauce, only substitute chorizo for the bacon. Brilliant. Creamy Campanelle Pasta with Chorizo, Peas and Cheese Serves 2... Read More

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Chorizo Challenge and Updated Paella Recipe

May 21, 2013September 1, 2016 charcuterie, chorizo, Mains, paella, rice

The entire reason I started dry curing sausage with a Spanish Chorizo recipe was simple. I love paella. I plan on making and eating lots of paella. And while I have a brand of Spanigh Chorizo I like, I wanted to make this dish even more my own, and use... Read More

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Homemade Stromboli

May 18, 2013September 1, 2016 Italian, Mains, pizza

My dear hubby and I had a pizza night this week which left me with extra pizza dough (see the recipe here) as well as sauce, meat and cheese. What to do with those leftovers? Make stromboli! Stromboli is so easy to make, you'll wonder why you don't make it all... Read More

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Swordfish with Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Baby Carrots

April 29, 2013September 1, 2016 fish, Mains

It's getting warmer in Orlando, summer is almost here, and it's time for white wine and lighter proteins. Yet Sunday supper still has to have a bit of richness, it is the weekend after all, so tonight we opened a nice bottle of white Burgundy and enjoyed pan seared swordfish... Read More