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Short Rib Taco
Making short-ribs is simple but takes a while. When I make them for a dinner party, I always make a lot extra and freeze the meat … Continue reading Short Rib Taco
Author: Jim Courtovich
Communications Professional and Amateur Cook...trying to bring the two together again.
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The Dinner Party for the 4th of July
The big parties are over. For at least this summer and likely into the fall. So, how do you navigate getting together and be as cautious … Continue reading The Dinner Party for the 4th of July
Jalapeño Chicken Thighs
Wow. I love the amazing flavors of chicken thighs. The dark meat is delicious, tender and juice with a crisp skin served over a jalapeño medley … Continue reading Jalapeño Chicken Thighs
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Cowboy Steak with Roquefort Sauce
There is something about the dramatic affect of a massive two inch-thick bone-in rib-eye steak. This fatty is also called a Tomahawk Steak, but I think … Continue reading Cowboy Steak with Roquefort Sauce
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Spicy Herbed Little Neck Clams
I grew up on steamers with a big belly that you would dunk in clam broth to get the sand out, then dunk again in butter … Continue reading Spicy Herbed Little Neck Clams
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Summer Grilled Shrimp & Couscous
This meal is made for a lunch or dinner while you sit out on the porch on a hot summer day. It’s an amazingly simple meal … Continue reading Summer Grilled Shrimp & Couscous
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The Ultimate Steak Taco
If you want an amazing casual party with easy-to-eat yet delicious food, then make this steak taco. It’s so jam-packed with flavor that it will put … Continue reading The Ultimate Steak Taco
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Glazed Soy Jalapeño Pork Chops
Let’s hit it! This is an amazingly simple and delicious grilled dish that really brings out the flavor of a two inch, bone-in chop from your … Continue reading Glazed Soy Jalapeño Pork Chops
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Feta Lemon Dill Couscous
Light summer couscous served cold in summertime makes a great side to just about anything. This is a very easy and quick dish to make with … Continue reading Feta Lemon Dill Couscous
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Mediterranean Pizza
Some good friends, Cintra and Grace, said they wanted more easy-to-make recipes. I reminded them that everything is easy, it all depends on how you look … Continue reading Mediterranean Pizza
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Lobster Stock
While lobsters have taken on a stature of their own over time, they will always be those meals that made growing up in New England special, … Continue reading Lobster Stock
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Breakfast Biscuits
Breakfast biscuits can be enjoyed all day long. Freshly-made jalapeño, cheddar, parmesan and brushed butter biscuits are a show stopper on their own, but adding bacon … Continue reading Breakfast Biscuits
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Cheddar & Jalapeño Biscuits
We love a tasty biscuit, and like everything, there are thousands of recipes – we use several of them. These biscuits pack a spicy mix, and … Continue reading Cheddar & Jalapeño Biscuits
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The Pandemic Blondie Relief
Well, yes, we all have memories of our youth and in the midst of a national lock-down, comfort food is not only needed, but critical to … Continue reading The Pandemic Blondie Relief
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Tapenade with Feta
A little tapenade can go a long way, and is an amazing hors d’ouvre paired with cocktails. I find it best served with thin crackers or … Continue reading Tapenade with Feta
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Double Stuffed Pizza
Claridge’s Hotel in London has had the tastiest pastry dough pizza on their late-night menu for more than a decade; it’s always been a great way … Continue reading Double Stuffed Pizza
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Tzatziki Cream Cheese
A good bagel can be hard to find, and delicious tzatziki cream cheese to accompany it is even harder. Sometimes, you have to make it for … Continue reading Tzatziki Cream Cheese
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Lamb & Clams
Clams are always an easy dish, and I prefer them to mussels – they’re smaller, have better texture and far tastier. A while back, I was … Continue reading Lamb & Clams
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Marinated Skirt Steak
Wesley Maloney is the king of the kitchen, and for years she would serve up a perfectly charred skirt steak that had marinaded for 24 hours. … Continue reading Marinated Skirt Steak
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Weekend Greek Lunch
If you want to take the stress out of entertaining, the top priority is planning in advance. Once you figure out the when, who, where and … Continue reading Weekend Greek Lunch
