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So you’ve invited a bunch of people over for dinner and now you need to figure out what you are going to feed them. I love to invite people over for dinner and given a couple of glasses of wine the guest list grows exponentially. The food sets the tone for the night and you want a meal that allows you to enjoy your own party. I remember a party I threw in my 20’s where I was whipping food out of my tiny NYC kitchen feeling a bit tweaked and a guest asked me if I was ok. A stressed host makes for uncomfortableRead More →

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I love side dishes. Many times they are the favorite part of the meal for me. The great thing is that if you double the portions a heartier side can become the star of its very own meal. This recipe can be served as one dish – which makes for a wonderful vegetarian and vegan meal or keep the squash and beans separate and you have two lovely sides that work beautifully with Roasted Chicken. Either way it certainly gives you options. Roasted Spaghetti Squash w White Beans and Tomatillas   I Spaghetti Squash cut in half and cleaned out 1 can small white beansRead More →

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Life is crazy hectic and many times complicated, which is why I find so much pleasure in simple easy food. Food that is based on a handful of ingredients and is brought into it’s own usually with a long period of slow cooking. These recipes fill your home with a comforting smell that brings a calmness to everyone – even the most wild child. I like the frugality of these recipes as well. How very little expense can feed a crowd .They would also, be lovely for a casual gathering flushed out by some beautiful cheeses and a crusty loaf of bread, perhaps a greenRead More →