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Janeen’s Tuna Salad

Makes three sandwiches 1, 7 ounce can water packed solid tuna, drained 2 stalked celery with leaves, peeled and finely chopped 2 spears dill pickles or 1 peeled kirby cucumber, finely chopped About 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion About 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 2 […]

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Herb Crusted Seared Tuna, Avocado, with Herb, Sundried Tomato, and Caper Relish on Toasted Brioche Roll

Four Sandwiches 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste Coarse salt, to taste About 3/4 to 1 pound fresh tuna fillet, dark meat removed Grape seed or safflower oil for searing 4 brioche rolls, toasted Unsalted butter, to taste […]

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Open-Faced Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato on Tuscan Bread

Open-Faced Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato on Tuscan Bread

Four Sandwiches About 16 to 18 crisp bacon slices, patted dry 8 thick slices crusty Tuscan bread, lightly toasted Unsalted butter, to taste Mayonnaise to taste 8 Romaine leaves, washed and trimmed to fit the bread 1 or 2 large firm ripe tomatoes, sliced thin Option: 4 […]

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Roast Chicken Breast, Red Onion, and Dill Pickles on Seded Rye

Four Sandwiches 8 slices seeded rye bread Unsalted butter to taste Dijon mustard to taste 4 to 8 slices red onion Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 large roasted chicken breasts, sliced thin 4 large garlic dill pickles, sliced thin and patted dry […]

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Fusille Pasta with Pesto Salad

Fusille Pasta with Pesto Salad

Serves six to eight 2, 1 pound boxes of Fusille pasta (preferably DeCeccio brand) About 2 cups pesto sauce (made with basil, garlic, parmesan cheese and pine nuts) 1/2 cup of torn kale leaves 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley leaves 1/2 bunch watercress leaves 2 bunches scallions, […]

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Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Serves four – with leftovers 1 flank steak, 1/2 inch thick about 1 to 2 pounds – trimmed (Or skirt steak) For the rub: 4 large cloves garlic, minced About 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, […]

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Babyback Ribs

Babyback Ribs

Memorial day weekend formally begins the “summer season” along with officially opening up the deck or back yard for outdoor alfresco cooking-dining. If your tradition warrants hot dogs and hamburgers on the menu, by all means continue it. However, if you are in the mood to either […]

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Winter Salads

Winter Salads

As seen in The Seasonal Chef. Column 49, December 12, 2013. BABY RED AND GREEN ROMAINE, SPINACH, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, RED ONION, AND GRAPE TOMATO SALAD, FRISEE, APPLE, CRANBERRY, AND PISTACHIO SALAD, ROMAINE & PEAR SALAD. Winter salads need not be dull or ordinary. The Christmas color combination […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

As seen in The Seasonal Chef. Column 47, November 28, 2013. Grilled turkey sandwich, Turkey B.L.T., Stir fry turkey, Turkey Soup. Happy Thanksgiving! If you have leftover turkey, here are four transformed turkey recipes that are so delicious you may find a reason to make another one! […]

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