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CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD PAPAYA BOATS

WITH 6 COMMENTS

Chilled papaya halves are filled with a curried chicken salad filled with dried cherries and diced apples. Topped with chopped macadamia nuts, this salad is the perfect hot weather meal.

REVERSE SEARED STEAKS

WITH 17 COMMENTS

The easiest, most foolproof, perfectly cooked steaks you will ever make.

LOBSTER BLTA ROLL

WITH 2 COMMENTS

An over-the-top summer lobster roll garnished with bacon, avocado, tomato and lots of fresh herbs.

TURKEY, WILD AND BLACK RICE SALAD

WITH 3 COMMENTS

A healthy make-ahead wild and black rice salad studded with turkey, black cherries and walnuts is great for a buffet or potluck. Leftovers makes for a wonderful grab-and-go lunch.

SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS WITH MINTED TOMATILLO SALSA

WITH NO COMMENTS

Easy, lip-smacking good, homemade, no lard, no Coca Cola, healthy carnitas are paired with a 3-ingredient minted tomatillo sauce.

LEBANESE CINNAMON CHICKEN RICE

WITH 18 COMMENTS

This traditional Lebanese cinnamon rice and chicken dish is called Riz bi-Djaj. It is served on Easter and special occasions.

SPRING VEGETABLES AND BURRATA CROSTINI PLATTER

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This vegetable-dense spring crostini platter does dual duty as an appetizer platter or a complete meal. A luscious ball of burrata & salty prosciutto round it out. Serve with my Spanish-style Aperol Gin and Tonic and you have a perfect warm-weather meal.

BACON-WRAPPED QUICHE MINIS

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Bacon-wrapped, single portion, crustless quiches can be served for breakfast, lunch, appetizers, dinner or snacks. Make ahead and warm them up before serving.

SALMON HASH

WITH NO COMMENTS

Salmon hash is the healthy alternative to corned beef hash and every bit as delicious. Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This hash is even better topped with a poached or fried egg.

EASY WEEK-NIGHT CHICKEN