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Today I have an easy-peasy every day kind of recipe that will complete any meal in a snap. You can even throw it on the grill if you're so inclined. I do this with assorted veggies and potatoes and there are several ways to mix it up - use paprika instead of fresh herbs, use rosemary instead of thyme, add some champagne vinegar - How do you do your ( Read more... )

One of the many, many baby steps I’m taking in my life right now is to start cooking dinner more often. And I have discovered, like so many of you, that roasted veggies are about the best things ever. Toss ‘em in some olive oil with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (and depending on the day, maybe some chili flakes and/or lemon juice and/or ( Read more... )

I roasted my first turkey! And made my first risotto! I think I did a very good job. The turkey was excellent and moist and the risotto was really tasty. I didn't realize until halfway through cooking that there was lemon in both dishes and it was rather citrusy, but my parents both love acid so they had no issue with it.

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What's your favorite way to cook white asparagus? What main do you usually eat with it?

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I took my first trip outside the country to Barcelona in March. We had a delicious but simple asparagus appetizer. Since asparagus is in season, I decided to try it at home ( Read more... )

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