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Summer Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

Like a bowl of jewels and pearls, my simmer tomato and mozzarella salad is best made at the height of summer when tomatoes are plentiful and delicious! Light, beautiful and delicious, this salad is the perfect summer dish as it doesn’t require any cooking. Did you know that New Jersey tomatoes have received a great […]
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My Top Ten Pantry Essentials

When picking up the main protein for your dinner, be sure you stock up on my 10 Pantry Essentials on your next trip to the grocery store. These items will give more menu options and ways to add flavor to recipes and should always be in your pantry. This a great good start to a […]
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Roasted Green Beans with Dill & Lemon

Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fancy dinner party, the secret to this quick and easy side dish is roasting the fresh green beans. Roasting beans instead of steaming or boiling concentrates the flavor of this summer vegetable. Dill and Lemon add a brightness that can be paired with any main dish protein. Green […]
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Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple Punch

As easy as 3-2-1, this punch gets it’s taste of the tropics from coconut rum. Whether made as a single drink, or by the gallon, my Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple punch is always a big hit. This recipe makes two versions, one a cocktail and one a fizzy punch. Coconut Rum, Cranberry & Pineapple […]
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Top 5 Kitchen Essentials

Whether you’re just starting out or just want to improve your kitchen there are certain tools of the trade that are a must have in every kitchen. And if you take care of them, and buy the best quality you can afford, you’ll have them for a lifetime! Here are my Top 5 Kitchen Essentials […]
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Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Never Make it from a Box Again

Step away from the boxed stuff with its radioactive orange color and powdery taste. Real homemade baked macaroni and cheese is simple to make once you learn the “secret sauce”. It’s nearly the universal comfort food, and there are so many variations once you master the basic recipe. My recipe uses sharp white cheddar in […]
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Rye Manhattan Cocktail with Orange

Rye Manhattan Cocktail with Orange is my take on the original Manhattan, created sometime in the late 18th century. The traditional Manhattan is two parts blended Whiskey (usually Canadian) to one part sweet Vermouth with a cherry. Bourbon Manhattan’s are another popular choice for its sweetness. This adaptation uses Rye Whiskey for a more full […]
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Lamb Lollipops Encrusted with Walnuts, Mustard & Herbs

Lamb Lollipops – the perfect meat on a stick! There are lots of ways to prepare lamb – searing, grilling, marinating, but in the recipe we are going to encrust frenched racks of lamb with walnuts, mustard and the classic herbs of rosemary and garlic. Seared in a cast iron pan, then finished in the […]
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Pete’s Quick Vinaigrette

Cheaper and healthier than store-bought salad dressing, vinaigrette is a snap to make at home. It’s great on greens, vegetables and fruits. You can change up the flavor by using different vinegars. When made well, vinaigrette is a perfectly balanced dressing that spruces up any salad or vegetable it touches. Because the recipe is so […]
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Gravy 101 – Don’t Open a Jar!

You have just roasted the perfect chicken or roast beef and now its time to make gravy. Just say “no” to gravy from a jar. Use those drippings from the roasting pan to make the perfect gravy. Join me in the kitchen and learn the technique to make perfect gravy every time. Beef, chicken, pork, […]
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Pear Martini

A perfect way to start any celebration, my Pear Martini is combination of light, fruity, sweet, smooth and refreshing! A squeeze of lime adds just enough brightness to wake up all the flavors. Garnished with a fresh pear and served with some fresh fruit and mild cheeses and you have the perfect start to an […]
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Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

A taste of the tropics, this pineapple based sweet and sour sauce on pork chops is an old family favorite. Great on pork loins, poultry and seafood, it can be made sweeter or more sour. Add some chili’s to give it a new, modern twist. Always a hit, especially with kids, this will be the […]
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