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Oven-Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Oven-Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Recipe: Oven-Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Summary: This simple roasting approach doesn’t require stirring or flipping, just put the tray in the oven and cook until fork-tender. Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or…

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Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti And Meatballs

Recipe: Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs Summary: The key to this great basic method is to brown the meatballs, then simmer them in the sauce (in the same pan if possible) to draw out that great flavor into the liquid. Ingredients…

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Roast Pork Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce

Recipe: Roast Pork Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Sauce Summary: We discovered this Bon Appétit recipe on Epicurious.com many years ago and it has been a favorite for entertaining. I’ve simplified the preparation and switched the sauce to use milk instead of…

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Kids’ Choice: The Importance of Burrito Night

I’m no Rick Bayless. And while I occasionally make the effort to cook authentic Mexican, our typical Mexican Burrito night is all about the kids (isn’t everything?). That is, it’s about letting them choose what goes into their “roll-up.” There…

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Basic Chicken Burritos

Kids choosing burrito fillings

Recipe: Basic Chicken Burritos Summary: When each family member puts together their own dinner, there’s (almost) no complaining. We fill our table with options and let everyone go to town. Cutting (or pounding) the chicken breasts to a reduced thickness…

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