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Polenta, Your Way

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on February 3, 2018November 22, 2020

Polenta often sounds fancy on a restaurant menu. But it originated as a low-cost, filling simple food from Northern Italy. And, it couldn’t be easier to make.

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  • Dinner

Chicken Normandy (Poulet à la Normande)

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on December 16, 2017November 22, 2020

Normandy, France usually conjures thoughts of Joan of Arc and WWII’s D-Day landing. But it’s also the home of many classic dishes, including Chicken Normandy (Poulet à la Normande).

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  • Dinner

Cheers! It’s Drunken Spaghetti

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on September 30, 2017November 22, 2020

With a name like “drunken spaghetti” there’s a good story here. How could there not be?!

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  • Brunch

Savory Baked Ricotta

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on September 23, 2017November 22, 2020

Soufflé-like in its lightness and texture, but not soufflé-ish at all in its technique or shelf life, this Savory Baked Ricotta is a show-stopper for brunch, lunch or dinner.

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  • Dinner

Cooking a Love Letter (Moroccan Chicken Tajine)

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on September 15, 2017November 22, 2020

For my sister’s husband, it’s French Onion Soup. For my partner, Tom, it’s my Moroccan Chicken Tajine. Do you have a loved one that requests their favorite dish over and over? Or, for a very special occasion?

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  • Dinner

Fish in Parchment (en papillote)

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on July 15, 2017November 22, 2020

Fish baked in parchment paper: Fancy, impressive dinner party, or very quick, easy and customizable weeknight meal? Yes.

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  • Dinner

Baked Whitefish “Dumplings”

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on June 24, 2017November 22, 2020

What’s in a name? And what’s in the meaning of the name? Think of meatballs. Dense, heavy, satisfying? Maybe. But what if you used a mild whitefish instead? But let’s not call it a “meatball,” ok? Because that just doesn’t sound as light, lemony and tender as they actually are.

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  • Dinner

Ricotta and Fresh Herb (Hollywood) Turkey Burgers

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on May 20, 2017November 22, 2020

Shifting into burger season, I’m reminded of the Alfred Hitchcock movie, The Trouble with Harry. As it turned out, the trouble with Harry was that he was dead. Burgers, especially turkey burgers, are often dead on arrival because they are often dry and flavorless. I won’t let that happen to you, I promise.

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  • Breakfast and Brunch

East-Facing Lentils

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on May 4, 2017November 22, 2020

Three meals, one dish. You choose. A warm side dish for dinner. A room temperature side dish for a picnic lunch. Or, my favorite, a hot savory breakfast entrée with an added poached, soft boiled or fried egg. Surprisingly light. Not surprisingly delicious!

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  • Dinner

Sautéed Chicken Breasts: The Whiter Shade of Pale

  • by gregnelsoncooks
  • Posted on April 7, 2017November 22, 2020

Chicken thighs are not only delicious but super forgiving due to their high fat content. I use them frequently for braising and baking. Breasts, on the other hand, seem so simple, and yet…

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