Of course you could serve this for breakfast or brunch, but it’s also and easy supper on nights when it’s just too hot or too much trouble to turn on the oven.
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Four Cream Cheeses
These cream cheeses really wake up a plain toasted bagel. Try them on toast and Biscuits too. For an easy hors d’oeuvre, smear some of the chive or herb cream cheese on a cracker and top it with a bit of smoked salmon.
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This is a very creamy, smooth cheesecake based on the classic New York version. Fresh berries are a refreshing contrast to the richness of the cheesecake.
Continue readingBurgers with Goat Cheese and Herbes de Provence
Here’s a burger with a distinctly Mediterranean flair. Skip the usual soft bun and try this on a crusty French roll or tucked into a pita bread. Serve it with a salad of shredded romaine, scallions, and dill, or with very ripe sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil.
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Not to be confused with Chicken Parmesan, which is fairly heavy and smothered with tomato sauce, Parmesan Chicken is, while breaded, very light and almost delicate. If you leave out the pepper, this dish is a winner with most children, even the picky eaters.
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This is terrific with Roasted Chicken with Artichokes, Lemon, and Onions, stuffed into bell peppers, or as stuffing in a whole chicken.
For even more flavor, just prior to serving, add grated lemon zest,
Macaroni and Cheese
Finally, a Mac and Cheese that kids will love and parents will be happy to serve.
Continue readingBaked Pasta with Mozzarella and Tomato
You could call this lazy man’s lasagna, but it’s really a cross between lasagna and Mac and Cheese. It’s a perfect solution when you want the taste of lasagna but don’t want to do all the work. Assemble it in the morning and bake it at night.
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The secret to forming meatballs is to keep your hands wet, which prevents the meat from sticking to your fingers. These meatballs, along with provolone cheese and your favorite sandwich trimmings, can also be stuffed inside a baguette or a sub.
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This dish tastes wonderful at room temperature, which means you can make it ahead of time if you’re expecting dinner guests. Prepare the sauce early in the day and then cook the pasta later. Dinner can be on the table in 10 minutes.
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