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This site is a collection of some of my Family’s recipes;  a digital cookbook where we share old and new favorite recipes (and stop texting each other asking for copies of those great dishes).

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Sauteed Mushrooms

Superb Sautéed Mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 pound button mushrooms...

Amira’s Moroccan Meatballs (Kefta Tajine)

Amira's Moroccan Meatballs (Kefta Tajine) Meatballs:Ground beefDiced onionA cap full of cuminA lot...

Harissa Chicken

Harissa chicken 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons harissa paste4 garlic cloves...

Focaccia Pizza by Gordon Ramsey

  SHEET PAN FOCACCIA PIZZA WITH CRUSHED SAN MARZANOS & MOZZARELLA by Gordon Ramsey...

Gouda Mac and Cheese

Stovetop Gouda Mac and Cheese 12 ounces dry elbow macaroni¼ cup unsalted butter¼ cup all-purpose...

Flour Tortillas made by Melanie

Best Ever Homemade Flour Tortillas made by Melanie 3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon kosher salt...

The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe

The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe 1 small onion (finely chopped)1/2 small green bell pepper (seeded and...

Meatballs with any Meat

Meatballs With Any Meat Ratio: 1 lb ground meat : 1/2 cup panko : 1 egg : 1 TBSP ricottaPlus...

Dill Refrigerator Pickles

Quick & Easy Refrigerator Pickles 1¼ cups distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)3 tablespoons...

NYT Chicken Vesuvio

NYT Chicken Vesuvio 3 large russet potatoes (about 2¼ pounds, scrubbed, halved lengthwise, then...

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Sauteed Mushrooms

Superb Sautéed Mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 pound button mushrooms (sliced)1 tablespoon red cooking wine1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce (or more to taste)1 clove garlic (thinly sliced)¼ teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste)freshly ground black...

Amira’s Moroccan Meatballs (Kefta Tajine)

Amira's Moroccan Meatballs (Kefta Tajine) Meatballs:Ground beefDiced onionA cap full of cuminA lot of black pepper1 teaspoon salt2 cap fulls of paprikaThinly cut cilantro and parsleyDash of cinnamon1 Tablespoon harissa pasteDash of turmericSauce:3 diced tomatoes for...

Harissa Chicken

Harissa chicken 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons harissa paste4 garlic cloves crushed or minced1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon cumin½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 pounds chicken breast cut into 2 inch chunksRice for servingFresh mint for...