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Beer Can Chicken For The Win
This is a very easy Sunday night meal that gives the best leftover chicken for the rest of the week. Cook 2 and your weeknight protein is set. Beer Can Chicken (NY Times Recipe) 1 whole chicken, approximately 4 to 5 pounds 4 tablespoons sweet paprika, or mild smoked paprika 2tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons…
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Arroz Con Pollo
You really, really, really need to make this now. It is the perfect comfort food that has just enough freshness that you feel healthy after eating it. Healthy comfort food – that’s an oxymoron. Arroz Con Pollo (Small adaptations from SmittenKitchen) Chicken 3 large garlic cloves 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 2 teaspoons dried oregano,…
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Salmon Cakes
Living on the Northern California coast blesses us with abundant access to everything from freshly picked fruit (wild olalliberries) to fish from the sea. We recently drove to the harbor and one of our fishermen were selling salmon. I couldn’t resist buying a whole salmon – one that was way bigger than my little family…
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Peach Cobbler
I was waiting to post this recipe because I wanted to see how it freezes. Oh mah japles! It turned out so well. A couple weeks ago, when I had sooooo many peaches from our harvest, I made this recipe to every step but the final baking. I froze it and then vacuum sealed it.…
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Nectarine Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Ya’ll. This BBQ sauce makes me talk like a Texan. It is full of flavor with sweetness, a bit of tang and a whop of spice. I love, love, love it as a dip to homemade chicken tenders. And it perfect with shredded pork. Make it this summer. It’ll stay in your fridge for up…
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Minestrone
One thing we can count on, living in Northern California on the coast, is a few foggy days during the summer. Ok, a lot of foggy days. Today was one of those days. So, that calls for some heart-warming soup. This one came out so good. Minestrone Serves 6 1/2 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves…
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Nectarine Ice Cream
“A perfect after dinner palate cleanser,” says the hubby. David Lebovitz’s The Perfect Scoop has my favorite ice cream and sorbet recipes. Since I had pounds and pounds of nectarines recently, I made his Peach Ice Cream recipe with a few minor adjustments (like the fruit exchange). Nectarine Ice Cream 1 1/3 pounds ripe nectarines…
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Peach Crisp
I’ve made tons of crisps over the years. I’ve done all the berry combinations and have always loved how easy they are to throw together. Then, I had this one. You guys, it is mind blowing good. The peaches with the pecans, not to mention the stick of butter. It is perfectly crispy with warm…
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Lamb Stew
Do you like lamb? I’ve found that lots of people I know don’t like lamb. Although, I would definitely choose a fish dish over lamb chops at a restaurant, I actually crave this stew at least once a month in the winter and spring. The tang from the olives and the sweet, roastyness from the…
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Eggs in a Spinach Nest
Make this! Make it just for yourself or make it for a family gathering. It is so delicious and comforting and simple and lovely. It says “spring time” on your plate and delivers sunshine to your belly. Eggs in a Spinach Nest (adapted slightly from Smitten Kitchen) • 12 eggs • 2 lbs fresh spinach…
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