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Roasted Chicken, playing with temperature

I tried a twist with my standard garlic rosemary roasted chicken (with a small lemon inside the bird) – I did the prep all the same, but put the chicken in a 425ºf oven for thirty-five minutes, uncovered; I then reduced the temp … Continue reading

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Panini Lunch

We picked up a cast iron panini press from craigslist (all clad, brand new; it is two independent pieces, a base and a lid), and it has become one of our favorite toys. Panini are simple, infinitely variable, and easy to prepare. … Continue reading

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Update

We have been distracted from the food blog for a while, but back now. The garden is producing plums, more than we can process, and the tomatoes are cruising. We have been harvesting basil, cilantro, and parsley. I am working … Continue reading

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Grilled Marinated Hanger Steak

This is a simple, almost fool-proof recipe. Marinate a hanger steak overnight in a strong marinade; a good fall-back is the Soy Vay family of marinades. We have a store near-by that does an Italian marinated hanger steak that works very … Continue reading

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