Monthly Archives: December 2011

Creamy Polenta with Sausage Meatballs and Mushroom Ragu

Over the years, polenta has become one of my favorite comfort foods. It is so versatile in terms of how it can be prepared, as well as what type of sauce can accompany it. While I have enjoyed it both … Continue reading

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Homemade Pizza and a New Version of a Family Classic

Pizza night has become a weekly event at my house. Over the years we have acquired a pizza stone and peel, so I am able to make my own version of a classic, pizzeria-style pie at home. I haven’t tried … Continue reading

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Grilled Chicken, Roasted Asparagus and Hasselback Potatoes

It took a quick glance into the freezer and the pantry to come up with a menu for tonight’s supper. A couple of chicken breasts, a bunch of asparagus and a dozen small potatoes resulted in a meal with a … Continue reading

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Pork Chops and Mushroom Risotto

After all the years of buying, eating and cooking pork chops that had no flavor, I am very happy to have found the offerings of the Black Oak Farms. Nothing beats the taste of a grilled pork chop (on the … Continue reading

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