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September 3, 2014
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Grilled Lamb Chops

I love lamb chops and always have since I was a kid. People think lamb chops are difficult to make but they are really easy. This is not so much a recipe as basic instructions for preparation. I buy racks of lamb (at Costco) and trim away all the fat, cut them apart, season and […]

August 29, 2014
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Mini Turkey Meatballs with Yoghurt Dipping Sauce

This is one recipe that will surprise your guests. The assertive spices together with the cooling Yoghurt Dipping Sauce made this a hit at my party. They look like ordinary meatballs but the flavor is anything but ordinary. Make them really small. If people like them, they go back for more. If the spices are […]

July 16, 2014
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Cold Minted Pea Soup

When I was growing up, we only had soup when we were sick. Then, of course, it was chicken soup. Since then, I learned to love simple pureed vegetable based creamy soups. This is one of my all time favorites because it’s simple to make, very versatile and freezes beautifully. Another make-ahead dish. For this […]