Lunch

Grilled Italian Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes

Grilled Italian Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes

Memorial Day was created by General John Logan  in the U.S. in 1868 as a way to honor and remember those who have died serving our nation. Because … read more

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Greek Chopped Salad

Chopped Greek Salad

Lately my 13-year-old daughter Celia has taken a special liking to Greek salad. Lucky for me, Celia has liked salad ever since she was a baby. When she … read more

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Philadelphia Cheese Steaks

Philadelphia Cheese Steak

When I first arrived at college in Philadelphia many years ago, someone had to explain to me what a cheese steak was.  After 4 years of eating in … read more

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Cream of Asparagus Soup with Fresh Croutons

Cream of Asparagus Soup

It’s not every day that the White House sends me an invitation, so I had to read the message a few times to make sure someone wasn’t spamming … read more

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Honey-Glazed Chicken with Mango Salsa

Honey Glazed Chicken w Mango Salsa

Blood Oranges, papayas, star fruit, persimmons, kiwis, kumquats…When I was a kid, we didn’t have many exotic choices when it came to fruit. We enjoyed oranges, apples, and … read more

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Mexican Poached Eggs

Mexican Poached Eggs

I was inspired by an enticing recipe for baked Italian eggs that I saw on my friend Domenica Marchetti’s blog, www.domenicacooks.com. I wanted to try a similar idea … read more

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