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Simple Spring Recipes

Despite the snowstorm that is headed straight for my city I’ve decided to move forward with my spring menu planning. I’m giving classic winter recipes, such as stews, soups, and casseroles a rest for a while, and am pulling out lighter recipes that feature fresh fruit and vegetables. I’m also getting ready to grill again, so I’m collecting recipes that allow me to fire up the BBQ. Here are some simple dishes you can add to your spring menu: STRAWBERRY SALAD Ingredients for Dressing: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, … Continue reading →

Simple Soup Recipes

Soup’s versatility makes it one of my all-time favorite dishes. It doesn’t take a ton of skill or time to whip up a big pot of hearty homemade soup. What’s more, a single pot can yield dinner plus leftovers for a quick and nutritious lunch the next day. The following recipes are among my very favorites. The Corned Beef Soup is ideal for using up leftover St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef. Meanwhile, the Bratwurst Soup is a crock pot classic that cooks on its own while you tend to more important tasks. CORNED BEEF SOUP Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chicken paste … Continue reading →

Get a Handle on Back to School Meals

Sadly, summer is fading away and soon (if it hasn’t happened in your home already) families will return to the daily grind of preparing for school and work. This, of course, means that parents everywhere will soon be juggling mealtime with kids yelling for help finding a lost notebook, permission slip or sock. So how can you change your youngest child’s soiled diaper, make sure your oldest has his backpack together, get breakfast on the table, and pack lunchboxes all before the school bus rolls up in front of your house? Try these portable meals that are great for families … Continue reading →

Ways to Liven Up Leftovers

The calendar (and the thermometer) still says it’s summer, but for many families the new school year has already started. This means that family time is more precious than ever and with a house full of kids waiting to be shuttled to school and extra-curricular activities, plus your desire to make the most of the nice weather, who wants to spend any more time in the kitchen than absolutely necessary? I try to minimize the juggling act by making double duty recipes. Meaning I cook more of a certain ingredient (or ingredients) to use two nights in a row. For … Continue reading →

Cultural Smorgasbord—-Mexican Rib Eye Steaks and German Brats with a Twist

I grew up in Hawaii, which is well known for its cultural diversity and equally varied cuisines. In the Aloha State it’s not unusual to have a breakfast of Japanese rice, Portuguese sausage and Hawaiian sweetbread; lunch of Filipino Chicken Adobo and Chinese noodles; and dinner consisting of Italian pasta and kalbi (Korean short ribs). As we countdown to Independence Day I thought it would be appropriate to salute our nation’s wonderfully rich cuisine with the following ethnic dishes that can be easily grilled up for a classic Fourth of July picnic. The first recipe features an All-American rib eye … Continue reading →