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Salmon and Vegetable Oven Kebabs

What’s the most popular way to cook salmon? If you guessed grilling, you’re probably in agreement with a lot of people. Hot-off-the-grill salmon can’t be beat. And to top it off, it’s one of the easiest methods as well. In … Continue reading

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Roasted Chicken with Herbed Butter

Chicken is one of the most versatile foods around, besides being healthy, economical and easy to prepare. Plus, it’s pretty hard to mess up a chicken meal. We eat a lot off chicken in our house. I buy them by … Continue reading

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Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole

Holidays such as Mother’s Day often mean a houseful of guests, and usually it’s no small chore for a cook to feed all of those hungry mouths. Breakfast can be especially challenging, so it’s nice if some prep work can … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Eggs Benedict

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest days of the year for dining out. According to some estimates, almost 60 percent of the moms who go out are taken to brunch, while 40 percent are taken out for dinner on … Continue reading

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Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Spinach and Leeks

There are some foods that just seem to be made for each other. Two are mushrooms and onions. You can find them together in all sorts of favorites. The ones that immediately come to mind for me is when they’re … Continue reading

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Garlic-Herbed Steaks in Bourbon Pan Sauce

There is an art to cooking steaks, no matter if you’re grilling, broiling or frying them. First and foremost, you have to know what are the best cuts for the method you’re going to employ. grilling enthusiasts know that top … Continue reading

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Cinco de Mayo Special: Mexican Pulled Pork

Food is generally the centerpiece of most celebrations. And Cinco de Mayo, the day in which many Mexicans celebrate the defeat of French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, is no different. Here is a recipe … Continue reading

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Classic Comfort: Beef Stroganoff

Some people find cooking for others intimidating. On the other hand, there are those who relish spending an afternoon in the kitchen preparing food for guests. I’m definitely in the latter camp. I was in my glory yesterday, when we … Continue reading

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Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Mango Salsa

Most people don’t think of salsa in the spring. That’s probably because the type of salsa they are most familiar with is the homemade variety that has a tomato base. And, as we all know, there are not many ripe … Continue reading

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Wasabi Chicken

Just about everybody who has eaten wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, undoubtedly remembers the first time as an unforgettable dining experience. The first time I had wasabi was probably 30 years ago at a sushi bar in Denver. I … Continue reading

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