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Chicken Shawarma in the oven

The lemon, olive oil and garlic flavors are delicious, and the tumeric creates a bright, wonderful color that adds a subtle taste and visual appeal.

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What started as a small idea to get friends together every few months has developed into a source of comfort and connection during the global pandemic.

the best ever tortilla soup

The spicy tomato-based broth with an entire rotisserie chicken is super filling…and satisfying.  You can add 3-4 fresh strips of corn tortillas to soup with the onions, sautéing all together.

cinnamon & citrus almond cigars

A delicious dessert that is easier to make than it looks, and definitely a different type of flavors.  Working with phyllo can often be fussy, not to mention intimidating, but this recipe requires using just one sheet per cigar making the whole process stress-free. Serve with vanilla ice cream, scented vanilla yogurt or on the…

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sesame crusted salmon rice bowls

Fabulous bowl food that samples some interesting flavors to complement the sesame crusted salmon.  You can change the ingredients on top of the rice to include other favorites such as broccoli, mushrooms, or even a delicious piece of bok choy.

The art of the table, and knowing which rules to break

I love setting my table because it is a time to be creative. I start by thinking of what is being served- is it Asian or Italian or a grilled fish or meat, do I want the tone to be easy and light or should this be a more formal setting?

Pasta with eggplant (alla Norma)

Pasta all Norma is a classic recipe containing only vegetables.  The flavors of the eggplant, tomatoes and onions create a luscious sauce that coats the pasta in a delicious sauce.

brown sugar layer cake with cranberry buttercream

This recipe looks so delicious and it takes advantage of the fresh cranberries that are still in season.  If you are feeling ambitious, try to make the sugared cranberry for the garnish.  Sugared fruit is an old-fashioned technique that definitely adds a “wow’ factor.       recipe from New York Times Cooking, Yossy Arefi

all american chocolate chip cookies

To make this ordinary little cookie into something more exciting, I serve them homemade, out of the oven, piping hot and gooey — maybe with some vanilla (!) ice cream or after a cheese course.   It always brings lots of smiles to the faces of family and friends.

Vanilla sheet cake with orange cream cheese frosting

Sheet cake is often thought of for a big party, birthday or otherwise. But why? It is really no different than a regular layer cake though maybe not as elegant looking.

raspberry crostata

Do you like a slightly crispy crust that is not too rich and not too thick? Here you go, this recipe is just right for you.

torta caprese – chocolate almond tart with orange whipped cream

What I love about a Torta Caprese, is that like so many Italian desserts, it is not too sweet, and the consistency of the cake is not overly dense or rich.

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