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corned beef hash

St. Patty’s Leftovers? Make Corned Beef Hash

In Beef, Cook Once, Eat Twice Recipes, Fall, Non-Slow Cooker Recipes, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter On March 11, 2013 3 Comments

One of the things I love about traditional boiled dinner is the leftovers. Homemade Corned Beef Hash is one of my all-time favorite treats. I often serve it for dinner with poached eggs because it is so filling.

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January is National Oatmeal Month so we are bringing you cookies!

In Fall, Non-Slow Cooker Recipes, Products We Love, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Sweets, Winter On January 30, 2013 0 Comments

According to my son, Evan, “These oatmeal, chocolate chip cookies are tasty and crunchy and perfect with milk.”

greek chicken

Greek Chicken with Tomatoes, Rice, Feta and Olives

In Fall, Poultry, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter On January 3, 2013 0 Comments

All props for this recipe go to my dear friend, Dyan who gave me the idea for this classic combo many moons ago when we were writing our first book. Tender chicken simmers with tomatoes, oregano and cumin. The finished dish is garnished with fresh herbs, feta and olives. The rice can be mixed into the sauced chicken or served on the side. YUM!

GF Blueberry Clafoutis

Blueberry Clafoutis

In Breakfast and Brunch, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Sweets, Uncategorized On July 9, 2012 1 Comment

During blueberry season, I often make clafoutis as a dessert for dinner parties. Jersey blues are early this year, so I made one last night for dessert and enjoyed the leftovers for breakfast. What is clafoutis you ask? Read on…

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July 3rd Is “Eat Beans Day”!

In Nutrition Bites, Recipes, Summer, Uncategorized, Vegetarian On July 1, 2012 0 Comments

We couldn’t let “Eat Beans Day” get past us without a call to action—eat more beans, people! Here’s why…and how…

chinese chicken salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

In Non-Slow Cooker Recipes, Poultry, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized On June 25, 2012 0 Comments

It has been a wee bit warm in Maine lately, so warm that I have not been inclined to spend time cooking. When the thermometer hits 80, I turn to my grill and my slow cooker for sustenance. In the summer months, we enjoy a lot of meal salads. This Chinese chicken salad is one of my staples.

Parmesan Chex Mix

Parmesan Chex Mix

In Appetizers and Snacks, Fall, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter On May 14, 2012 2 Comments

Are you worried about the lack of gluten-free fare at the upcoming cocktail party or school event? We suggest you bring this party mix along. Come to think of it, you may have to make an extra batch because everyone will happily dig into this savory treat and it makes a fabulous lunch box snack.

tamari and ginger steamed chicken

Ginger Tamari Chicken

In Cook Once, Eat Twice Recipes, Poultry, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized On May 3, 2012 1 Comment

If your family is fond classic Chinese flavors like sesame, garlic and ginger, this recipe is for you. My children kept stealing samples while I tried to snap a few photos.

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Vegetarian New England-Style Baked Beans

In Fall, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter On April 24, 2012 1 Comment

Slow Cookers and baked beans are a match made in Heaven. With summer just around the corner, you might want to add this dandy recipe to your BBQ repertoire. The smoky flavor of the paprika and a bit of olive oil fill in nicely for the traditional salt pork or bacon.

molasses pulled pork

Molasses Rubbed Pulled Pork

In Fall, Pork, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized, Winter On April 7, 2012 0 Comments

Pulled Pork is ideally suited for slow cooking. The tougher, budget-friendly cuts of pork really benefit from a long, slow cook. This is a new recipe for me that I tried on a whim when it was my job to deliver pulled pork sandwiches to 12 hungry SMCC culinary students. There were no leftovers!