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Herbed Caramelized Onion Focaccia

Herbed Focaccia with Caramelized Onions

Good bread, and I mean the kind that meets the rigorous demands of the title of penultimate comfort food, makes me get into all sorts of trouble. A perfectly crusty baguette that’s airy on the inside baguette goes from obsession to nonexistence in a matter of seconds. But even better, a fluffy square of toothsome focaccia worth making out with – that, my darlings, is where it’s at. Correction – where I’m at. Continue reading

Rosemary Chicken Florentine

Rosemary Chicken Florentine Pasta

I ordered the Rosemary Chicken Florentine from Generous George’s for the first time on a whim. Those initial bites made me a convert – farfalle tossed with tender chicken, spinach, bacon, roasted red peppers in a rosemary cream sauce and served on a pizza crust. It was ridiculous. Preposterous. I was hooked. Continue reading

Tuscan Ribeye

Tuscan Grilled Ribeye

Making a steak at home is surprisingly forgiving and has more to do with the quality of the meat and the amount of time you give it to cook. Letting the steak come to room temperature before cooking, letting it sit on the grill undisturbed before flipping, and letting it rest so that the juices redistribute are all necessary steps to the perfect bite of steak. Continue reading

Grilled Trumpet Mushrooms

Grilled Trumpet Mushrooms

You can actually marinate them and grill them, treating trumpets like a protein rather than a vegetable. If you see these guys at the market sometime, give them a whirl – they’re a simple side and will sway even the most skeptical mushroom eater. Actually, sway or no, who cares. I want to eat these and not share with anyone. I’m not kidding. Continue reading

Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Herbs © Photo by Angela Gunder

Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

I adore the way in which a little love, butter or olive oil, salt, pepper and aromatics transform the lowly chicken into something worth honoring. Crisp, golden skin and tender meat come into their own with very little effort, and a homestyle supper is on the table for loved ones without a second thought. Or if you love them EVEN more, you’ll just tuck in with them without even leaving the kitchen. Continue reading

Ham Salad © Photo by Angela Gunder

Ham Salad

Ham salad or deviled ham is seemingly pedestrian, but man, is it good. Just as a rotisserie chicken can be transformed by dijon mustard, tarragon and apples, into sumptuous chicken salad, so too can baked ham be blended into deliciousness with rosemary, shallots and mayonnaise. Continue reading

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Feast of the Seven Fishes

A custom with origins in Southern Italy, a series of fish dishes (and no meat) are prepared for Christmas Eve. The number of dishes varies – some say it’s seven for the seven sacraments, or 10 for the commandments. At the heart of the celebration is a gathering of family and friends for a delicious meal and (hopefully) fine company. Continue reading

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Rosemary Chili Oil

This oil is lovely as the preface for a rustic italian meal – mix a few tablespoons of oil with a pinch of kosher salt and some chopped garlic and use it as a dip for focaccia or ciabatta. You can also use a few tablespoons as the basis for sauces and dressings. Continue reading

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Rosemary Lemon Swordfish

If you are graced with a grill, do yourself a favor and throw some of these bad boys on the barbie for a truly magical dinner. Beats a boring chicken breast any day of the week, and it’s a whole lot less work to get it moist and flavorful. Continue reading

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Rosemary Hibiscus Tea

A combo of rosemary leaves and hibiscus petals, this sweet red treat was tart and garnet-colored like cranberry juice, only a little milder and much more floral. It’s so delectable, it’ll make you spit your cosmo out the window and drink these from now on instead. Continue reading