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Pasta à Ceci
There are a million recipes for this classic dish. This one came about when I asked Gemini to provide a recipe that met some pretty specific dietary needs. It’s simple and really quick to make. I used homemade stock that was made with chicken backs and feet. The result was really rich and delicious. For…
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Whole Wheat Bread
This recipe is based on “The Easiest Loaf of Bread You’ll Ever Bake” from King Arthur’s website. It’s been enhanced by my conversations with Gemini to add some nutrition in the form of the olive oil and yogurt. The resulting bread is considerably softer and less crusty than the original from King Arthur. Here’s a…
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Pan Cooked Salmon
This recipe is quick and delicious. It does splatter a little on the stove. I used grape-seed oil in a 12″ cast iron skillet. I preheated the skillet over a medium flame for about five minutes, or until water evaporated right away when sprinkled in the pan.
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Chicken Persillade (chicken with parsley & garlic)
I found this on YouTube with Jacques Pepin. Here’s the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ9dO7qOeIQ. It looked good so I made it and it was delicious. Vicki loved it. James and Susannah loved it. I loved it. We had it with pasta, but I can easily imagine it with polenta or rice. As Pepin said, it’s simple, inexpensive,…
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Shrimp & Polenta
Quick (really quick), easy, and delicious. This recipe uses Bob’s Red Mill polenta. Other brands may have different cooking instructions.
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Pasta With Tuna, Capers and Scallions
This is an easy recipe from New York Times Cooking, by Melissa Clark. It’s nice when you need something fairly quickly. Although the recipe suggests spaghetti, it also says you can use whatever pasta you want. We typically use rice farfalle. If you use gluten free pasta, then the recipe is gluten free. One night…
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No Knead Seeded Oat Bread
I got this from Sally’s Baking Addiction, so all credit goes to her. You can find it on her site here. We make this bread most weeks, because it’s easy and delicious. I used to be intimidated by the idea of making bread. It was a big deal! Now that I’m into a routine, making…
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Seaweed Soup
Simple, fast and one of Alli’s favorite dishes. She demanded the recipe when she was probably about 12 and started making it herself. Adding more ingredients just ruins it.
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Sesame Paste Sauce
Great Asian sauce to put on pasta, chicken, eggplant, or anything else you’ve got a mind to.
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Red Cooked Chicken
I don’t remember which Chinese cookbook I got this from, but it’s easy, unusual, and delicious. Your guests won’t have tasted anything like it and you’ll get lots of compliments.
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