Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway

Gobsmacked. I thought I was pretty well versed in what one could dowithcabbage, addicted to the stuff as I am. Whether it’s braised,instewed,stuffed,boiled, ormade into coleslaw, weeat cabbage in every which wayaround here. But this my friends, this has to bethe easiest way to preparecabbage and still have it taste great. [...]

Parmesan-Brown Butter Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts

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Peanut Butter and Honey Granola Bars

One of my favorite things to eat as a kid was an open-faced peanut-butterandhoney sandwich. These days I don’t even need the bread. Just a largespoonful ofpeanut butter, a glob of honey, a little stir in a bowl, and I’mgood. Given howmuch I love the flavor combination, I thought I would try [...]

Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich

“What? You’ve never eaten an apple peanut butter sandwich?!”declared myyoung friend Aldie (11) upon hearing that no, I had not, and indeedsomehow thatrite of childhood had passed me by. “They’re so easy! And good.And good foryou,” she added. You know what? She’s right. PB&J, move over.It’s time forPB&A.For those of us [...]

Peas with Butter and Shallots

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Roasted Baby Potatoes with Parsley and Butter

I wanted a simple side dish to go along with the Blackened Flank SteakIserved for dinner. I found some baby potatoes and parsley in therefrigeratorso I decided to roast the potatoes then toss them with a bit ofbutter andparsley. They tasted so delicious! We ll loved this side dish,especially mydaughter whole [...]