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Quick Fix: Rosemary, lemon, garlic swordfish with spinach orzo

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Passing by the fish case in the market, I noticed some very fresh swordfish. I decided to buy some and complement the richness of the fish by adding the aromatic flavors of lemon, rosemary, and garlic.

Orzo is a rice shaped pasta. It gives a lighter feel than larger pasta. Fresh spinach gives a vibrant color and adds flavor. I added it after ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Irish Inspired Frittata

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When St. Patrick’s Day comes around, I start to think about an Irish-inspired dinner. Here’s a quick festive one that includes sausage, potatoes, eggs and the secret ingredient that brings out the flavors – beer.

The addition of Irish soda bread completes the meal.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Any type of bread can be used.

Any sausage can be used....Read more

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Quick Fix: Mediterranean-Style Beef Meatloaf with Mint Couscous

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You can have this entire meatloaf dinner on the table in 20 minutes. My secret for making a quick meatloaf is to bake it on a baking sheet, which allows hot air to circulate all around the meat for quick cooking.

The side couscous dish can be made while the meatloaf is in the oven. I use pearled couscous. It’s pasta that is rolled and ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Walnut and Mushroom Ragout

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Here’s a quick, colorful and filling veggie dinner. It’s made with walnuts that are toasted in the skillet before the other ingredients are added giving a little crunch while the mushrooms add an earthy flavor and meaty texture.

I used cremini mushrooms. They’re very similar to portobello mushrooms, but in a different stage of maturity. ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Everything Bagel Savory Salmon with Brown Rice

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I was looking for a simple way to spice up salmon fillets and a bottle of everything bagel seasoning on my spice shelf smiled up at me. The spices are a perfect addition to the rich salmon. It’s more than just for bagels now and is becoming a favorite spice for many different recipes.

By the way, I had some leftover salmon in the fridge, and ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Chicken Francese with Asparagus and Rice

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Recently I had Chicken Francese at a local restaurant. It’s an Italian American dish of crispy chicken cutlets usually pan fried and topped with a lemon butter sauce. I thought I would like to make it at home for Valentine’s Day or other special dinners.

For this quick version both the chicken and asparagus are baked together in the oven ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Moo Goo Gai Pan

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The Chinese New Year got me thinking about enjoying some Chinese food. Moo Goo Gai Pan is a Cantonese staple of chicken and mushrooms over rice or noodles. Moo Goo Gai Pan is an English transliteration of “moh gu gai pin,” which literally means plate of chicken and mushrooms. It’s a chicken stir-fry that’s thickened with cornstarch, and ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Chicken Carbonara

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How about a warm and inviting Chicken Carbonara for a quick weeknight dinner? It’s a classic Italian dish with a creamy sauce and pasta. I used rotisserie chicken to speed up the preparation. A traditional carbonara is made with pancetta, a salt cured pork. If it’s difficult to find, bacon slices work well.

Here’s my very shortened ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Baked Stuffed Shrimp

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One of my husband’s favorite dishes when we dine out is Baked Stuffed Shrimp. I decided to bring the restaurant experience home and created a simple version that is tender, with a moist flavorful stuffing.

Departing from the usual crab and cracker stuffing, I opted for chopped mushrooms. The mushrooms prevent the shrimp from drying out in ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Italian Vegetable and Meatball Soup

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Here’s a quick, warm and inviting soup made with tender meatballs, vegetables and broken pieces of pasta – cooked in one pot. It’s a clever way to use up any leftover pasta in your pantry.

The pasta is cooked in the same pan as the meatballs. The meatballs are browned first and then added to the soup later. A secret to browning the ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Vegetable creole

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I used the vibrant flavors of Creole cooking to create this easy vegetarian dinner. Louisiana creole cooking is a fusion of Spanish, French and African cuisines. Onions, celery, green bell pepper, tomatoes and hot pepper seasoning are the basic ingredients.

The heat is up to you. The amount of cayenne pepper in the recipe gives a mild zing to ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Clam Chowder

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Thinking about my New England roots on a chilly day and clam chowder comes to mind. It’s a warm, classic comfort food. I wanted an easy dinner, but still capture the traditional flavors of a New England Chowder.

Here is a shortcut version. I used little neck clams, but Quahog (large hard shell) clams or cherrystone clams can be used.

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