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Mexican Chicken Soup

This recipe (Barefoot Contessa at Home) wasn’t so different from the Chicken Chili, but I don’t mind an excuse to eat avocados and cheese.

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Caesar Salad with Pancetta

Sadly, I forgot to take a photo of this decadent salad (Barefoot Contessa Parties!) on the night I made it, so this is a photo of the leftovers.  The dressing was just lemon-y and garlic-y enough, and I’d definitely make … Continue reading

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Chicken Chili

I’ve made a white chicken chili for years, and was anxious to try out this version (Barefoot Contessa…..) for something different.  I made a half-batch, which still turned out to be plenty for at least 8 main dish servings. As … Continue reading

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Mac and Cheese

This is not your blue box stovetop mac and cheese, people – it’s the real deal.  I substituted Colby for Gruyere, because I was reminded recently that I really just don’t like Gruyere.  A tiny bit, sure, but not 12 … Continue reading

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Are you tired of roasted vegetables yet?  We’re not!  I had several pints of sungold tomatoes hanging out in my fridge from a few weeks of CSA boxes.  They’re delicious raw in salads or just plain, but we’ve been a … Continue reading

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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

We’re in a brief but wonderful intersection of seasons here in Minnesota, where the air is crisp enough to want hot soup for dinner, but the frost hasn’t gotten the last of the summer tomatoes yet.  During the first few … Continue reading

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California BLT

When I was growing up, I remember BLTs as a special favorite dinner for our family.  My grandmother’s lettuce and tomatoes, picked from her garden that day, were delicious.  The thing I remember most was that we kept the toaster … Continue reading

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