Category Archives: dinner

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Plum Barbecue Sauce

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jenny

Last year my CSA box was brimming with plums, more than Gavin and I could eat in a given week.  When I came across this Cooking Light recipe in the magazine, I knew I had to try it.  We loved … Continue reading →

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My newest, favorite way of cooking steak

Posted on October 25, 2011 by jenny

A couple of months ago I finally tried a recipe that I had bookmarked, called “Dress the Board Ribeye Steak” by Jamie Oliver, and I fell in love (which is weird because I think Jamie Oliver is very so-so).  The … Continue reading →

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Apple Cider Pulled Pork

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jenny

As we come into fall when the days and nights are cooler, I recommend you make this dish that I found last year at the Tasty Kitchen.  Not only will it warm your house up, but it also tastes delicious. … Continue reading →

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Chicken Enchiladas with Green Salsa

Posted on July 12, 2011 by jenny

Have I got a great way for you to use your summer squash!  I found this recipe from Real Simple and really loved it.  Enchiladas with a fresh, summer-y twist.  What I particularly loved is that they are only in … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chicken Salad: One of my favorite summer recipes

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jenny

A year or two ago a second cousin sent my dad a photocopy of a recipe of my Granny Marge’s chinese chicken salad recipe, written in her own hand.  Apparently she made it all the time, although I had no … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Tomato Sauce

Posted on June 23, 2011 by jenny

One of my favorite places to get recipes is the Splendid Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper.  I have her book, How To Eat Supper (which is fantastic), and listen to her weekly radio show (via podcast).  I also have subscribed … Continue reading →

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Chicken, Cashew & Red Pepper Stir-fry

Posted on June 16, 2011 by jenny

I have made this Cooking Light recipe many times — always with great results.  It is a tasty, dependable stir-fry and quick to put together.  As always, when putting together a stir-fry, be sure to do all of the prep … Continue reading →

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Spice-rubbed Pork Chops

Posted on March 24, 2011 by jenny

I am very confident with cooking chicken and fairly confident with beef.  Pork, on the other hand, is a meat I’m still working on knowing how to cook better.  I ran across this recipe from Cooking Light that I’ve done … Continue reading →

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Pepper and Onion Roast with Soft Indian Spices

Posted on January 26, 2011 by jenny

I made this recipe a couple of times a few days ago and I just can’t stop thinking about it.  It’s light, it’s healthy (as far as I can tell) and SUPER tasty and flavorful.  The recipe comes from my … Continue reading →

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>A very tasty salad: Jamie’s Cranberry Spinach Salad

Posted on September 28, 2010 by jenny

>With the record-breaking heat, I most certainly did not want to cook something for dinner tonight.  Since we had a half-bag of spinach left over from a soup recipe I made late last week, I decided to make some sort … Continue reading →

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