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A Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic

A Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic

Posted by on Oct 5, 2012 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes | 4 comments

About a year ago, I changed over my Saveur magazine subscription from print to iPad. I finally admitted to myself that I just can’t...

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The Evening Quietude: Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes and Garlic (and a bit of Bocelli)

The Evening Quietude: Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes and Garlic (and a bit of Bocelli)

Posted by on Jul 16, 2012 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes | 0 comments

I simply love entertaining and having company fill the house. The buzz of new voices gathered round the dinner table after preparing a...

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Michele Goes to Istanbul: Summery Shepherd’s Salad with Pomegranate Syrup

Michele Goes to Istanbul: Summery Shepherd’s Salad with Pomegranate Syrup

Posted by on Jun 30, 2011 in Food, Recipes, Salads | 1 comment

It has been a few weeks since I have posted but I have a good excuse! I was volunteering in Uganda with a short stopover to Istanbul....

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Sauteed Spinach with Cannellini Beans and Garlic

Sauteed Spinach with Cannellini Beans and Garlic

Posted by on Mar 29, 2011 in Food, Recipes, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 2 comments

Although it is still rather chilly here on the east coast of the US, spring is vibrating in the air. You can see the trees and plants just...

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Wild Mushroom and Garlic Chicken

Wild Mushroom and Garlic Chicken

Posted by on Oct 15, 2010 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes | 0 comments

This dish is another quick and simple one to prepare….great for a quick weeknight dinner after a long day of work.  This easy...

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Pasta with Broccoli in a Garlic-Anchovy Sauce

Pasta with Broccoli in a Garlic-Anchovy Sauce

Posted by on Jul 3, 2009 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes | 1 comment

I was watching our friendly Giada this morning on Food Network as she was headed for a California beach picnic (sigh….).  She was...

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Spring’s Bounty: Lemon-garlic roasted artichokes

Spring’s Bounty: Lemon-garlic roasted artichokes

Posted by on Apr 19, 2009 in Food, Recipes, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 1 comment

Spring. This is simply my favorite season – to see the world around us bursting with life and the market fill with fresh local...

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Pici all’ aglione: Tuscan pasta with tomato-garlic sauce

Pici all’ aglione: Tuscan pasta with tomato-garlic sauce

Posted by on Mar 21, 2009 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Tuscany | 5 comments

I just returned from a brief winter escape in Tuscany. Sigh. Every time I return, a tiny bit of my soul remains behind in the hills.  The...

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