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Tomato Bruschetta

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Chris

This recipe is inspired by one from a restaurant at which I once worked. It involves a little time to prepare but is well worth it. I personally feel that it’s worth the time to bake homemade french baguettes to … Continue reading →

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Simple Slow-Cooked Chicken

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Chris

It’s a busy evening, what with the kids’ figure skating lessons and all. I don’t really have enough time to cook an elaborate dinner, and I need something that I can do right now and just have it be ready … Continue reading →

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Kicked-up French Toast

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Chris

One of my earliest childhood memories is the tradition of having french toast for Sunday breakfast. My dad always cooked it and he is the one who taught me the basic recipe. Of course, I’ve kicked it up just a … Continue reading →

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Creole Eggs Benedict

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Chris

My take on a classic breakfast theme.

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Cranberry-Raisin Chutney

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Chris

One of my favorite holiday creations. You MUST use fresh cranberries or it will not work. So this is a very seasonal item.  Note: It’s a kind of jelly, so you could conceivably make a lot of it and can … Continue reading →

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Roast Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Chris

Well, it happened again. I found a killer deal on pork tenderloin and some marked-down cranberries and next thing you know I came up with this. I see it as a wonderful fall or winter dish (gotta have fresh cranberries … Continue reading →

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Simple Tomato Salad Recipe

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Chris

This is a little something I dreamed up years ago and have refined it over time. Using mostly fresh ingredients makes it very healthy and flavorful. Use low fat dressing and cottage cheese for the best health benefits.

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The Value Of A Good Plan – Part 4

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Chris

So where were we?  Oh, of course. We discussed the food-safety rules for handling leftovers. So, now let’s think about some things we can do with them. One of the methods I try to employ when menu planning is what … Continue reading →

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The Value Of A Good Plan – Part 2

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Chris

As promised, here’s a list of several online resources for menu planning. To be honest, I found all of these with a simple Google search except for the last one, which I visited in response to an advertisement for it … Continue reading →

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Another Culinary Adventure!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Chris

Last night Katie and I prepared a lovely italian-style pork pot roast. We posted the recipe over on her blog and also on KitchenMonki. I really enjoy the opportunity to cook with my kids, although Katie is the one who … Continue reading →

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