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Traditional Pesto

Pesto Pesto There are a lot of different pesto recipes, many that I would be embarrassed to call pesto, but this traditional recipe is the one that comes closest to what my Italian family makes. It is from the Italian cookbook by Kate Whiteman, Jen Wright, and Angela...

Grilled Branzino

Hopefully you live somewhere where you have access to fresh, whole fish. Living in a small Midwest town doesn’t usually offer us that opportunity, but fortunately where my daughter lives, and where we do all the cooking, there is a great fish market downtown...
Creamy Seafood Risotto

Creamy Seafood Risotto

Ideal for any special occasion or a luxurious weeknight dinner, this Seafood Risotto is not only delicious but also gluten-free, making it accessible for your gluten-free diners. Plus, it’s flexible enough to suit your preferences—add more of your favorite...
Armenian Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Armenian Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

To roll the leaves up, place 1 teaspoon of mixture in the bottom center of the grape leaf. fold the bottom edge over the stuffing, then fold the sides in and roll up. If there are longer leaves hanging out there, fold them in as you roll so the resulting dolmas are...
Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Lamb

Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Lamb

Although any white wine will work, your best bet is to use something you like and would drink. Although each rack is about 1 lb, there are a lot of bones and for people who like lamb, eating 4 chops is not too much. But use your best judgement based on your guests and...