Seared Scallops with Mint, Peas, & Bacon

INGREDIENTS: 12 large Sea scallops (about 1 1/2 lbs) Salt and pepper 2 c frozen peas 3 oz bacon (about 3 slices), cut crosswise into 1/3–inch strips 1 med shallot, cut crosswise into thin rings 1 1/2 t fresh lemon juice 1 T  olive oil […]

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The Perfect Steak

Here’s how to make a perfect steak just like a fancy steakhouse… Steak at least 1 inch thick. I like Ribeye. Bring steak to room temp or ~15-20 mins out of refrigerator At the same time, preheat oven to 400 – 450 degrees While oven […]

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Oven Baked BBQ

I miss grilling on the BBQ…just not possible here in my NYC apartment so I’m always looking for ways to get a similar result here in my small oven. I use my favorite, Kansas City Style BBQ sauce for all. Try KC Masterpiece or Trader’s […]

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Lorraine’s Dairy-Free Lasagna

I began making a simple homemade lasagna in the 1970s. My recipe was pretty basic, but always very popular. I stopped eating dairy in the mid 1990s due to allergies. After 10 years without lasagna, I developed this recipe by substituting ingredients while sticking close […]

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