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This Garlic Shrimp recipe has only 5 ingredients.  If you’re looking for a quick and light dinner, this is a tasty contender.  A side of rice and a fresh vegetable is all you need to add for a complete, satisfying meal! ENJOY!  

Who doesn’t love a one-skillet dinner?   Add a baked potato and simple side salad and dinner is done! While the chicken and potatoes are baking, you have plenty of time to set the table, tidy up the kitchen and pour yourself a glass of wine. I used chicken thighs for this recipe, but you […]

Scrolling through Pinterest and my heart fluttered at the sight of this grilled marinated flank steak . . .It’s delicious, easy, juicy and tender. The recipe originated in the May 14 issue of Martha Stewart Living and was then adapted by Anne-Marie (the creator behind This Mama Cooks). Anne-Marie’s recipe was pretty much perfect — […]

Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite dishes. On our recent trip to the Abruzzo region, Jeff and I had the opportunity to hang around the kitchen of the agriturismo where we stayed and watch as they prepared our meals. This eggplant dish is so simple, straight forward, and delicious. Naturally, there are variations to […]

I felt like I was in an episode of “Iron Chef” when our landlord presented me with a 20 pound pumpkin from his garden. I could just imagine the challenge — “Here.  Twenty pounds of pumpkin. Make something spectacular.” As luck would have it, we met up with our friends for drinks Friday night.  The […]