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Saturday Afternoon
What I saw in our garden: Black Swallowtail Tiger Swallowtail Later in the day and not in the garden! I grilled a bone-in pork chop for the first time. The chop marinated in a brine of water, salt, sugar for a few hours.. The dinner. Pork Chop. Basil Mashed Potatoes. Broccolini with oil, garlic and…
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Grilled Tahini-Honey Chicken Thighs
This might be one of the best chicken thigh recipes I have ever made. Susan and I were enjoying our lunch when she asked “What are your plans for dinner?” “I am going to grill shrimp or chicken thighs,” I said. “I just saw a recipe from The New York Times for grilled Tahini-honey chicken…
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Sushi Rice Craisin Spinach Salad
I had some leftover sushi rice and a recipe from Taste of Home (August/September 2024) for a Cranberry Orzo Spinach Salad. I love orzo but I love sushi rice, too and I had about 2-3 cups of it leftover. Here’s the original recipe with my changes highlighted. Ingredients Directions The dinner: The grilled steak and…
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Mushroom Piccata
I have been wanting to make this for months, ever since it appeared on The New York Times Cooking page way back in October 2024! I finally made it did last night. It could very well be one of the tastiest pasta dishes I have ever had. Quoting the NYTimes: “A brilliant combination of fat…