Fig & Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

Fig & Rosemary Pork Tenderloin. Good food. Really good food. But first, a quick story…. A couple of weeks ago, shortly after the first anniversary of Idiot’s Kitchen, my husband Jim and I were chatting

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Mom’s Potato Salad

I love potato salad. To be more specific, I love my mom’s potato salad. Both of my parents are terrific cooks but the meal requested most by my sister and me is a comfort food

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Sausage Roll Ups

Hooray! It’s almost the weekend and boy do I have a breakfast idea for you. Sausage Roll Ups! Like Biscuits and Gravy – only cuter. And with lots more sausage. What could be better? Sleep

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Lime Meltaway Cookies

It’s not very often that I get excited about cookies that don’t contain chocolate. But these little Lime Meltaways are the exception. They’ve got that sweet and tart thing going on in a big way.

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Caesar Salad

I’m lucky to have friends who are great cooks. I’m even luckier that those friends are willing to give me their recipes. Before you stands  my friend Wes’ Famous Caesar Salad. This is another one

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1st Anniversary!

Today is the 1st Anniversary of Idiot’s Kitchen! One year ago today, it all started with Pork Chops with Tomaotoes and Sage and Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots. One year and 97 recipes later…. Thanks

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Creamy Zucchini Linguine

Creamy Zucchini Linguine. With Pancetta….but that doesn’t rhyme. No, I’m not having my own personal Zucchini Festival over  here. Even though I’ve recently posted a recipe for  Zucchini Pineapple Bread, this pasta was too good

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Pork Chops with Porcini Mushrooms

Every now and then a recipe comes along that is perfect. Simple, straightforward, and SO delicious that you want to make it again the very next day. That’s totally what happened to me when I

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Zucchini Pineapple Bread

It’s August. That means that right about now, if you have a garden, zucchini is taking over your life. When life hands you zucchini, make Zucchini Pineapple Bread. (Also make Ratatouille….that recipe is coming later.)

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Carrot Ginger Salad

It’s summer! It’s hot! We’re all trying to lighten up, eat more veggies, make a few more salads, enjoy the produce available in abundance right now. Although I’m still highly addicted to this awesome Broccoli

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