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Tortellini with Pesto Cream Sauce

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Tina Garceau

It’s been a wallop of a week heading into March – it was snowing sideways on Friday, with winds that were powerful enough to take down trees in our neighborhood. While we enjoyed some mild weather in February, it’s back … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Puttanesca

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Tina Garceau

This is the greatest pasta dish ever, because it’s made from ingredients you can stock in your pantry. I like to call it “Snowbound Spaghetti” – canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, capers, olives, anchovies, garlic, a pound of spaghetti – … Continue reading →

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Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuits

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Tina Garceau

I try to find interesting ways of repurposing our leftover turkey and a pot pie is just the ticket! Except for the buttermilk, most of the ingredients in this dish are things you tend to have on hand after a … Continue reading →

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Pappardelle with Butternut Squash and Arugula

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Tina Garceau

This is the perfect fall dish – pappardelle tossed with roasted butternut squash, walnuts, and baby arugula in a brown butter sauce. I made my pasta, but you can buy sheets of fresh pasta in your local specialty store and … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cakes

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Tina Garceau

I always say, if you’re going to roast one chicken, you may as well roast two. That way, you can throw together a stir fry, enchiladas, or these chicken cakes on the fly. I made it even easier on myself … Continue reading →

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Italian Orzo Salad

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Tina Garceau

I’ve made lots of potato salad and coleslaw this summer – I needed to break out of my food rut. So here’s Italian Orzo Salad, pasta, greens, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes – a perfect partner to grilled chicken or fish. 

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Baby Back Ribs

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Tina Garceau

The Boy is all about eating meat off of bones – he is a true carnivore who loves chicken wings and turkey legs. So when I was planning my menu for the fourth, I decided on baby back ribs with … Continue reading →

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Marinated Celery and Avocado Salad

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Tina Garceau

This is a nice, light salad for a hot summer night that goes well with burgers or grilled chicken. Just three ingredients tossed with oil and fresh lemon juice and seasoned with salt and pepper – this salad will be … Continue reading →

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Potatoes O’Brien

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Tina Garceau

Potatoes O’Brien are potatoes, pan fried with red and green peppers, onion, and garlic. This dish is said to have been invented in the early 1900s, with a dispute that the recipe originated at Boston restaurant Jerome’s or possibly Jack’s in Manhattan. It is thought to be … Continue reading →

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