There is nothing wrong with simple. Some of my best friends are simple and that’s why I like them. Grilled chicken with a spritz of lemon juice and a handful of chopped fresh herbs is summer in a nutshell to me. Or cook it under the broiler and bring some summertime to the middle of winter. It doesn’t really matter what herb(s) you use, but try to mix it...
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The four happinesses in question are Worcestershire, tamari, mustard and tomato paste. The result is a very flavorful, moist meat loaf that is delicious hot and possibly better cold in sandwiches. If it’s grilling season, form this mix into 4 patties and grill away. Remember one of the golden rules of grilling (especially with things like homemade...
Read MoreI am the least fussy cook you are likely to meet. I do have a few quirks, though. For example, I don’t like the cores in canned tomatoes. I pick them out one by one. Here’s how: Empty the can of tomatoes into a bowl. Pick one up and hold it gently but firmly. Pinch the core with two or three fingers and slowly pull it out. Once you get the hang of it,...
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I like straight-up deviled eggs, like my mother used to make. If you want to add pickle relish, grated red onion, Taste #5 or anything else, knock yourself out. That’s the whole point of deviled eggs. They’re so good it doesn’t matter what you do to them. This is the one and only time I go for my pastry bag with the star tip. That’s why I bought it. If you...
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Makes 8 servings For the topping: 2/3 cup quick-cooking (not instant) oatmeal 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons room temperature butter, cut into 6 pieces For the berries: ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon corn starch Finely grated zest of 1 orange ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or cinnamon 3 pints...
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This killer split pea soup is made even better with the addition of TBN’s or chopped roasted tomatoes. If you have neither on hand, a squeeze of lemon and some grated Parmesan would be nice. Makes 6 generous servings 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or half vegetable oil and half butter 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2...
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