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easy rack of lamb

If I need to cook a nice dinner quickly, I'll often choose rack of lamb. I like lamb from Australia or New Zealand. Maybe it's just a flavor I'm used to and it's readily available at most supermarkets. While this…

healthy chocolate-banana fudge

I've finally come to realize I'm never going to be able to give up sweets. I crave them most afternoons and every night. Instead, I thought I'd start looking for some healthier alternatives. This fudge recipe tastes pretty good straight…

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skinny cottage pot pies

This is a super skinny, super healthy alternative to that old British favorite, usually covered in lashings of mashed potato, and one my husband and I actually prefer (liking the healthier version of comfort food doesn't happen often with us!).…

healthy banana & apricot cookies

Here's a quick, easy and healthy way to turn those too-ripe bananas into a healthy, guilt-free snack. The original recipe recommends adding dates but I've swapped them out for dried apricots (which are a big favorite in my house). You…

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my lasagna

This is probably my signature dish. I make it for friends who have just had a baby, or who need cheering up. It's a once-a-weeker in our house, and I could probably do it blind-folded, which means I don't really…

old fashioned blueberry cobbler

This recipe really lives up to it's name. There isn't a trendy ingredient in it. This is good old-fashioned comfort food at it's best and while it makes great use of this season's fresh blueberries, I've tried using frozen as well…

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grilled lemon rosemary chicken

We're having a run of beautiful, hot days as summer winds down in Los Angeles. We're even enjoying some balmy nights by the beach (extremely rare here!), so I'm trying to cook outside more to avoid heating up the kitchen.…

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