ARTICLES For Mother's Day

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ROAST LEG OF LAMB AND POTATOES

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Roast leg of lamb, studded with garlic is an easy Easter recipe. Potatoes are roasted alongside the lamb for a great start on your holiday meal.

MINT SAUCE

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Traditional homemade mint sauce is simple to make and a delicious accompaniment to lamb.

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

WITH 3 COMMENTS

Asparagus is the vegetable I most closely associate with spring. Roasting the asparagus in this risotto creates a mellow, comforting dish.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BASIL-SPINACH PESTO

WITH ONE COMMENT

Caprese salad is one of my go-to recipes when I have no time or inclination to cook. It is fresh, quick and delicious. The secret is to use the best quality ingredients you can find.

THAI-STYLE MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS

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These easy gluten-free meatballs are packaged in lettuce cups with a Thai-inspired sauce, mangos, cilantro and mint. They can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or reconfigured as a salad.

TURKEY HASH WITH BRUSSEL SPROUTS

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Turkey hash is a good alternative to corned beef hash, packed with flavor and a huge pile of healthy vegetables. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, especially when you top it with a poached egg.

GRILLED ARTICHOKES

WITH 7 COMMENTS

The secret to making great grilled artichokes at home is steaming them until they are al dente. The secret to making finger-licking great grilled artichokes is marinating them overnight before you put them on the grill.

JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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These extraordinary chocolate chip cookies are in a class by themselves. My daughter says they shouldn't even be called cookies they are so good. Adapted from Jacques Torres recipe.

CHOCOLATE CHIP, CORNFLAKE & MARSHMALLOW COOKIES