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Crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside, these fried Parmesan Arancini with Garlic and Parsley are a family favorite. My mother-in-law makes them for every holiday and special family dinner, usually frying dozens of them, and serving them as a “light” appetizer before …

I don’t know about you, but at the end of the week I always have a random assortment of little bits of different vegetables. These Crispy Pork Belly Lettuce Bundles are a great way to use up all those small bags and bowls of produce …

As a child, these Sweet Cheese Blintzes with Strawberry Sauce, were one of my favorite breakfast foods. My Hungarian grandmother always seemed to have an endless supply of them in her freezer, and a breakfast table at her house was incomplete without them. Although she …

French Toast is such a classic American breakfast recipe. But, I have to admit, I find regular white bread dipped in egg French toast more than a little boring. This Crunchy Cereal French Toast with Fresh Berries, however, is a crispy, crunchy, eggy sweet delight. …

I have been making this gorgeous braided bread for the past 20 years. It is my go to bread for entertaining, especially on Jewish holidays. But, really, it’s a bread I love to make any day of the year because it is so easy to …

Summer Lobster Corn Chowder is one of our favorite summer soups. We like this soup for several reasons. First of all, lobster is hands down my family’s favorite food. In fact, since we have been all been working and attending school at home, we have …

Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up here in the Hudson Valley, I’m really craving light, summery sandwiches. This Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich, filled with carrots and cucumbers in a spicy lime dressing, and topped with a creamy sriracha mayonnaise, is perfect for …

Creole Grillades with Cheddar Grits are a classic New Orleans brunch entree. But, they also make a terrific dinner for any time you want a taste of New Orleans without leaving home. My husband asked me to make this dish after seeing someone eat on …

These Grilled Artichokes are a simple and healthy appetizer or side dish, and a great addition to any May meal. If you’re a garlic lover you must make the Roasted Garlic Aioli to dip your leaves in. This dish is really very simple to make. …

Crispy Caramel Shrimp with Sugar Snap Peas and Carrots is one of our favorite shrimp dinners. I start this dish by making a sweet and spicy sauce. Then, I deep fry plum Gulf shrimp. We like this dish for several reasons. First of all, whenever …