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Citrus Salad
With its orange & pickled shallot vinaigrette, this punchy salad is perfectly bright in winter months when citrus is at it’s peak, but also accessible all year long. Ingredients: For the dressing… 1 Small shallot, sliced thinly 1 teaspoon Agave syrup 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar 2-3 tablespoons Capers, drained 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper For the salad… 8- 10 ounces of dark lettuce greens 2 Naval oranges 1/2 cup S
Jan 11 min read


Sandy’s Pepperoni Sauce
A rich San Marzano tomato sauce spiked with lots of Pepperoni! This was the key to my late mother-in-law‘s Sunday sauce, a treasured pasta sauce recipe for our whole family. Many Italian families have their own version of sauces like Marinara, Sugo, Ragu, or Bolognese. This Sugo alla Pepperoni is our go-to for family gatherings. Hope you enjoy! Ingredients: 1 Small yellow onion, 1/8 inch dice 3-4 tablespoons Olive oil 6 Garlic cloves, finely minced (2 tablespoons) Two 4.9 oun
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Tingly sheet pan dinner of chicken thighs & fall vegetables
Link to recipe at 50 Hertz: https://50hertzfoods.com/blogs/recipes/tingly-sheet-pan-dinner-chicken-thighs-with-fall-vegetables
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Apple Cake
Ingredients : 1 cup All purpose flour 2 teaspoons Baking powder 3 teaspoons Ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 teaspoon Salt 2 Eggs, room...
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Summer Fruit Trifles
Ingredients : 1 Pound cake (store bought is fine) 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese 1 cup Heavy whipping cream 6 tablespoons Sugar, divided 1/2...
Aug 31, 20251 min read


Yellow Squash and Corn Pasta (Penne alla Nerano)
Ingredients 12 ounces Penne pasta Kosher salt 2 small Yellow squash or zucchini 3 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 cup Fresh corn kernels,...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Lemon Posset Desserts
Ingredient: 2 cups Heavy cream 2/3 cup Sugar Zest of one lemon 6 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (about three lemons) Optional garnishes:...
Jun 16, 20251 min read


Skillet Tacos Al Pastor
This cheat code skillet version of Tacos Al Pastor substitutes ground pork for an approachable skillet version, along with easy canned...
May 4, 20252 min read


Lemon Pasta
My Lemon Pasta is a ‘winning recipe’ at home and on TV, that just happens to be meatless. This dish is my husband Greg’s favorite, and a...
Mar 2, 20252 min read


4 Easy Snacks and Apps
Here are four easy snacks and apps that crank up our creativity from the standard chips and dips, with just a few ingredients. Sheet Pan...
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Drunken Mushroom Soup
1 cup Yellow onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 16 ounces Fresh Mushrooms, such as cremini 3-4 cups Chicken Stock 1...
Jan 9, 20251 min read


Pumpkin Apple Sage Soup
1 Shallot, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Olive oil 1 Apple, cored and cut into one quarter inch dice (such as Fuji or Granny Smith) 1...
Jan 9, 20251 min read


Apple Streusel Skillet
Ingredients For the streusel topping… 3/4 cup Flour 1/4 cup Old-fashioned Oats (optional) 1/2 cup Brown sugar, lightly packed 1/4 cup...
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Burgers in Sauce with Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
As seen on The Great American Recipe S3, EP7. Burgers in sauce is a very long time family dish…so familial, that I had three different...
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Thai Inspired Lettuce Wraps
As seen on The Great American Recipe S3 EP7. When good friends had us over to dinner a few years back, we were blown away by these Thai...
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Grilled Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Featured on the Great American recipe S3 EP6. This stuffed portabella mushroom recipe is adopted from my long time work friend Catherine…...
Aug 3, 20242 min read


Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
Featured on The Great American Recipe, S3 EP6. A layered dessert with pretzel crust, cream center, and fresh strawberry on top. A take on...
Aug 3, 20243 min read


Farro and Vegetable Medley with Roasted Sausage
As seen on The Great American Recipe S3 EP2. Ingredients 6 slices Applewood smoked thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch lardons 2...
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Three Bean Casserole (Beans and Kielbasa)
As seen on The Great American Recipe Season 3 Episode 5. My family has been making this dish for decades, for any holiday, but most often...
Jul 23, 20242 min read


Spätzle with Beer Cheese and Langostinos
As seen on The Great American Recipe, Season 3 Episode 5. Traditional German Spätzle was introduced to me through German club trips in...
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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