Category Archives: Mains

Spanakopita Pie (with or without lamb)

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Jennifer

Thanks to Costco, I had 2.5 pounds of spinach, and two 16-ounce blocks of feta in my fridge. And all I could think was SPANAKOPITA. But really, who has the time to layer phyllo dough? Instead, I came up with … Continue reading →

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Oven-Roasted Tomato and Feta Pasta

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jennifer

I came across this recipe in a roundabout way, even though it took most of the rest of the world by storm. On a quarterly basis, the CEO of our company holds an update meeting. At the end, he and … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Leek Rice

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Jennifer

Recipe adapted from Taste. Here’s what you need: 3-4 large leeks 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/4 cup paella rice, or, risotto rice (aka Arborio) 1/2 cup white wine 4 cups broth or stock 1/4 cup chopped … Continue reading →

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The Best Pesto

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Jennifer

When I saw basil at Trader Joe’s, I grabbed two packages knowing I could make some pesto. I found this recipe on Food52, and agree, it is the best pesto recipe. Here’s what you need: 10 tablespoons good olive oil, … Continue reading →

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French Onion Beef Soup with Vietnamese Aromatics and Noodles

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jennifer

I didn’t want to like the results of this recipe because it required a fair amount of work. But, it yielded a lot of soup, and it was so tasty, that I decided I had to like it. Adapted from … Continue reading →

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Baked Manicotti

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jennifer

This was my post-Passover feast. I really couldn’t stop eating it. So simple but so delicious. Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated. Here’s what you need: For the tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minced or crushed Two 28-oz … Continue reading →

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Roasted Miso Eggplant (aka Dengaku)

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Jennifer

I bought three eggplants last week, and everytime I looked at them, I thought about this amazing roasted eggplant with a thick, miso sauce I ate with my uncle at least 20 years ago. I slightly altered the miso sauce … Continue reading →

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Jap Chae

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Jennifer

If you’ve ever eaten Korean food, you’ve probably enjoyed the delicious side of glass noodles, slippery and sesame-flavored, studded with sautéed veggies. It’s one of my favorites, and after I bought the “Lucky Peach Presents: 101 Easy Asian Recipes” cookbook, … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti alla ceci, aglio y olio (or just Fancy-Tasting Pantry Pasta)

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Jennifer

Last night I was craving some flavorful, fancy-tasting pasta (probably because I’ve been marking interesting recipes in an Italian cookbook), but didn’t have man fresh ingredients. So, I came up with this recipe that’s heavy on stuff-on-hand, and it was … Continue reading →

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Corn, Onion & Cheddar Chowder

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Jennifer

Everyone raves about Ina Garten’s soup recipes, so I decided to make her corn and cheddar chowder. But, as I’ve found with many of her recipes, the ingredients are a bit fat and starch heavy, so I used her basic … Continue reading →

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