Fish fingers is the usual moniker I assign to this dish. They started out as fingers but shrank in the oven. Someone suggested I re-name them fish nuggets but, it really doesn’t have that same panache. Fish. Nuggets. Nope! So, whether you leave the fish fillet whole, or slice them into bite sized bits Crispy …

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I’ll be willing to bet Mac & Cheese is near the top of the list when it comes to comfort food favorites! You can make it with gourmet cheeses and luxe add-in’s like truffle, or keep it simple and familiar with an “all cheddar” approach. My offering is a midway point between fancy-pants and kid …

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Rosemary Focaccia Bread 1 1/4 cups Very Warm Water (110 degrees) 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast 4 cups Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped Fresh Rosemary For Baking: 1/4 cup additional Olive Oil 2 teaspoons additional Salt Dissolve the sugar into the warm water, then stir …

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No time for a fancy pants foodie picture of this recipe, we devoured this dish before I could take one! It’s perfect for a week night in that it has maximum flavor for minimum effort. Baked Chicken with Mustard Sauce Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 3-4 Bone-in Chicken Breasts Salt & Pepper 2 tablespoons Butter …

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Ravioli with Sage Béchamel 1 package fresh or frozen Cheese Ravioli 3 tablespoons unsalted Butter 3 tablespoons Flour 1 1/3 cups Warm Milk 1 tablespoon Dried Sage Salt and Pepper Garnish: Toasted Walnuts and Diced Apple Cook the ravioli according to the package instructions, drain, toss with olive oil and set aside. For the Béchamel: …

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There’s nothing better than a pot of something yummy bubbling away on the stove when it’s rainy out. Paprika Chicken 6-8 Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs Salt & Pepper 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 large Sweet Onion 1 teaspoon Sugar 3 tablespoons Sweet Paprika 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste 1 cup White Wine 3 cups Chicken Stock …

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