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Spice-Rubbed Sirloin with Fresh Banana Pepper Relish

August 10, 2011
Grilled Steaks with Banana Pepper Relish

Some of us just aren’t the canning sort. Any activity that requires forceps and a cauldron of boiling water is something that this clumsy cook should stay away from. Inspired by a bountiful harvest of garden peppers, this fresh relish mimics the flavor of gently pickled peppers in a fraction of the time. for the [...]

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Pennsylvania Dutch Red Beets & Eggs

June 16, 2011
Red Beets and Eggs

As a resident of Pittsburgh’s historic Deutschtown neighborhood, I’ve come to accept that my neighbors are going to keep saying Dutchtown as if we are all running around in our ancestral wooden klompen clogs. (Newer transplants to the North Ver-sayles area know what I’m talking about here.) Much to the chagrin of the Netherlands Society of Pittsburgh (NSOP), [...]

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Yard Lettuce with Sherry Vinaigrette

June 8, 2011
Yard Lettuce with Sherry Vinaigrette

One of the earliest harvests from a Zone 5 garden is the tender selection of salad greens. Today I’m making a simple salad of what I like to call yard lettuce (because I go out to the yard to get it, obviously!). Pictured from left to right above are (top row) Red Leaf Lettuce, Green [...]

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Garden Basil Lemonade

May 11, 2011
Garden Basil Lemonade

Quick! While the sun is still shining, whip up a batch of this simple, refreshing lemonade. If you like using mint with citrus then it’s a safe bet you’ll like using basil, too. Some of the most popular herbs used for culinary purposes come from the mint family: lavender, oregano, rosemary, sage, and basil, to [...]

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Now that’s Guacamole!

May 5, 2011
Guacamole

[Original post April 31, 2011] Oh boy oh boy do I love guacamole! And I love making it, too, because then I get to eat it! The secrets are texture and plenty of lime juice and salt. The other ingredients can be adjusted or left out to suit your taste. I have found that people prefer [...]

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Chili Lime Fruit Salad

May 3, 2011
Chili Lime Fruit Salad

You may not be surprised to learn that Pittsburgh has been rainy for 21 out of the past 34 days. It’s no wonder I’m longing for sunshine and summer to get here! So I’ll break the drearies with a summertime post. (And you’ll forgive me if I revive it in melon season…) This stunning and [...]

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Lemony Egg Salad

April 24, 2011
Egg Salad

Egg salad, an elegant solution to using up your hard-boiled Easter eggs, is an underrated indulgence. Largely because of the hassle and time it takes to boil, cool, and shell the eggs, most people opt for low-maintenance pasta salads these days. This holiday, take advantage of the Bunny’s bounty with this version of the old-school [...]

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Perfect Oven Fries

April 23, 2011
Perfect Oven Fries

For me, french fries are simply a vessel to carry delicious ketchup (Heinz, of course). It’s a shame the potatoes have to be doused in vats of saturated fat before they are fit to carry out their life’s mission. That’s why I try to bake real potatoes at home whenever possible. This recipe for oven-baked [...]

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Easter Pavlova with Berries

April 14, 2011
Pavlova with Fresh Berries

Want to wow your family this Easter with a stunning and simple dessert? Try a pavlova – a pillow of marshmallowy meringue topped with sumptuous whipped cream and a sauce of fresh berries and jam. It’s perfect for a light dessert after a summertime meal, but I like to serve it after brunch. There’s nothing [...]

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Pittsburgh City Chicken

March 31, 2011
Pittsburgh City Chicken

If you don’t know what City Chicken is, here’s a hint: It ain’t chicken… That’s right. City Chicken is actually pork and sometimes even veal and/or beef, but never chicken. A popular dish in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region, this mock-chicken dinner has been handed down for generations over the past century. In the early [...]

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