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Victorinox Swiss Classic Paring Knife
These are light, sharp, cheap, and have a non-slip handle. We have two and have no desire to buy better ones, since these are so good and cost effective. We use them all the time and sharpen them as needed. These things currently sell for $9 each so we can have as many as we…
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Global GS-3 Classic 5″ Cook’s Knife
I didn’t really use this for quite a while after getting it. I originally bought it as a package with another knife. Recently I sharpened it, started using it more, and have found it to be really handy. It’s great for carving a roast chicken for example. It’s more maneuverable than a chef’s knife and…
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Lodge LC10SK 10 Inch Chef Collection Skillet
We use this more than our 12″ skillet. It’s lighter and holds enough food for two people very easily. We even roast chickens in it. This is our day in day out skillet, with all the virtues of Lodge’s regular cast iron skillets. Highly recommended, it’s cheap too!
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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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Boiled Salmon
This recipe is from Marcella Hazan, and is called Boiling Fish in the Italian Manner. We’ve only ever tried it with salmon and found it to be delicious. Aside from being tasty, it’s quick and easy to make.
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Brisket
Delicious slow cooked brisket. The recipe is originally from Michele Pockross I believe, but I’ve added my own touches in the modifications section.
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