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Amazing Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
When my son Corbett was in high school, he lamented the fact that his mother didn’t bake cookies. It’s true. As a perpetual Weight...


Thin Crust Pizza
Breathes there the man with soul so dead, who never to himself hath said, “I’ll have a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese?” That was...


Grilled Pizza with Tomatoes, Prosciutto and Arugula
It’s a cool, crisp September morning here in the Midwest. With any luck we’re in the final throes of summer and the leaves will begin...


Stir-Fried Beef & Broccoli
Late Saturday afternoon I pulled a mysterious looking zip-lock bag from the freezer in hopes of finding something to cook for dinner...


Green Bean, Tomato and Chickpea Salad
Last night I served this end-of-summer salad from the NYT Food section with roast chicken. Crisp-tender green beans are tossed with...


Grilled Steak Kebabs
The health police tell us to eat less red meat and I’ve generally followed their advice. But every once in awhile I crave a tender hunk...


Whole Wheat Apple Muffins
After picking up some tart apples at the farmer’s market, I made apple muffins from my favorite food blog, smitten kitchen . The...


Instant Pot Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular Indian take-out dish. Only problem is it’s made with lots of cream, which isn’t exactly good for the...


The BEST Buttermilk Chicken
Truly the ONLY roast chicken recipe you'll ever need. Every time I go into self-isolation I crave roast chicken. OK, that was a lie. This...
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