Tag Archives: Ina Garten

Ina’s Brownies

I had to hide this recipe after making Ina’s brownies once or twice.  They were outrageously good.  But when I made them this time, they weren’t what I remembered.  I rememeberd them being tall and cakey.  What I have on … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Ina’s Buns

The following originally appeared on 3/4/09 at Exit 51. Ina’s Buns I haven’t gotten around to trying Ina’s Easy Sticky Buns.  But online, I’ve come across folks who have.  And the results are a mixed bag. First was The Amateur … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Notes On A Recipe, Ina’s Mustard Chicken Salad

The following originally appeared on 2/18/09 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Ina’s Mustard Chicken Salad I love a good chicken salad. Its one of those dishes that, when done right,  can shine in its simplicity.  In many … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Notes On A Recipe Barefoot Contessa’s Beef Stew

The following originally appeared on 2/9/08 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Barefoot Contessa’s Beef Stew As I’ve  said, I’m enjoying the fact that the current season of Barefoot Contessa is based on her new cookbook.  Watching the … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Barefoot Contessa In The House

The following originally appeared on 11/20/08 at Exit 51. Barefoot Contessa In The House Less than 24 hours after my awesome acquisition of the new Barefoot Contessa cookbook, the good folks at the Washington Post had it in my hands. … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

The following originally appeared on 11/19/08 at Exit 51. Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner That endearing phrase is something that SFC says, usually as he’s shaming me in some card game or other.  But today I’m the big winner.  How’s that … Continue reading

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As Seen On…

I watch a lot of tv.  I blame it on The Mistah.  He’s the one who thought it was a good idea to bring Tivo into our relationship.  In the six years since we got Tivo, I’m convinced that my … Continue reading

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Ina’s Roasted Carrots

We have gotten really bad lately about incorporating vegetables into our meals.  Sure, sure, we still eat a LOT of salads for lunch but back when we first embarked on our South Beach adventure, there was veg with each and … Continue reading

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Splurge

The crappy economy makes it hard to feel like even an occasional splurge is ok.  But my wise friend Jeannie rightly pointed out that living in fear is not really living.  So from time to time I remind myself of … Continue reading

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Shrimp Cocktail Hour

Unless we’re having guests, dinner at our house does not usually include cocktails or appetizers.  We like to get down to business and dig into the meal.  But sometimes it’s good to shake things up and do something different.  So … Continue reading

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