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Oma's Pecan Tarts

Oma’s Pecan Tarts

February 9, 2010

When I was younger, I hated nuts no matter what they were in. It’s only until recently that I’ve developed a love affair with them. Now if there’s a pecan anything lying around, I’m the first one in line for a piece, and when I first read Carmen’s recipe for Oma’s Pecan Tarts, I knew [...]

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Banana, Chocolate, and Toasted Macadamia Nut Pancakes

September 30, 2009

The other day I was making breakfast and wanted to do something different with pancakes. I had some really ripe bananas and I had bought a bag of 72% dark chocolate at a Jacques Torres shop that I had to use! I also had some macadamia nuts and I decided I would toast them before adding them to [...]

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Stuffed Shells with Ricotta, Spinach, and Italian Sausage with a Cream Tomato and Sausage Sauce

September 16, 2009

Today at my most recent farmers market venture I met a group of guys that are setting up a farm in Massachusetts that makes sausages that are all natural and nitrate free. After trying a sample (and dragging some family over to try a piece) of grilled sweet Italian sausage I bought several cases of [...]

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Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Sausage and Peppers Pasta

September 9, 2009

I absolutely love making dishes that take a long time to cook, I actually find them easier than some dishes that take a third of the time and your entire home will smell unbelievably wonderful for the whole day!  This is a dish that builds on flavors and it pays off to use the best [...]

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Skirt Steak with Roasted Garlic Corn Chipotle Salsa

July 17, 2009

For Steak Marinade:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro
1 Tablespoon Adobe Sauce (from the can of chipotle chilies in adobe sauce)
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Roasted Garlic Corn Chipotle Salsa:
 3-6 Canned Chipotle Chiles en Adobe Sauce
1 Large Whole Head of Garlic, Unpeeled and Roasted (or About 16 Cloves of [...]

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Roasted Pork Tenderloins with Cranberry-Port Wine Sauce

July 11, 2009

3 Tablespoons Butter
2 Cups Chopped Onions
5 Garlic Cloves, Minced
3 Teaspoons Grated Orange Peel
1 and ½ Teaspoons Dried Sage
5 and ½ Teaspoons Dried Thyme
2 Cups Low Salt Chicken Broth
1 and ½ Cups Cranberry Juice Cocktail
 2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries (about 8 oz.) or Cranraisins
½ Cup Sugar
¼ Cup Tawny Port Wine (or any sweet red wine)
1 [...]

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