Quick Dish Article Archives

Blueberry Recipes

Posted July 11th, 2010 by scaron

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Blueberry Recipes
Blueberry picking, anyone? We barely squeaked in strawberry picking this year, since the season came so early to Connecticut. So, my berry-picking partner and my kids and I aren't letting that happen with blueberries ... No. Way. We're going in about a week. Now, when it comes to berry picking, my friend and I have a go-big-or-go-home philosophy. She has developed a whole special get-up that entails a belt, a basket and... Read More ›

Homemade Chicken Strips

Posted July 8th, 2010 by goodlifeeats

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What kid doesn't like chicken nuggets or strips? What mom would rather her child not consume prepacked, frozen convenience foods on a regular basis? Problem solved! Just give these homemade Baked Chicken Strips. They are fast and yummy and something the whole family might agree on. For kids, these Chicken Strips would be great served a side of fresh fruit and homemade macaroni and cheese (these recipes look great! Baked Macaroni and Chees... Read More ›

Get Creative with Your Hot Dogs

Posted July 7th, 2010 by scaron

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Get Creative with Your Hot Dogs
Regional toppings for hot dogs have always, always fascinated me. For instance, in New York street vendors serve up steaming hot dogs with a hearty mass of sauerkraut and spicy mustard. But, head to Coney Island and the dogs have a lovely, thick chili spooned on that's sprinkled with onions and dotted with mustard. In other parts of the country, the hot dog toppings get even more creative. Head to Pink's Hot Dogs in L.A. an... Read More ›

Beach Eats

Posted July 3rd, 2010 by scaron

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Last week, my kids and I scooted off to the beach where we played in the sand, splashed around and had a wonderful time. Heading to the beach is one of the great joys of summer for my family -- not just my kids, husband and I, but the whole huge lot of us. When we are there, it's essential to have a few tasty bites on hand so that we can enjoy our time (and not stress over how to feed everyone). Preparing ahead of time helps with this a l... Read More ›

California Club Sandwich

Posted July 1st, 2010 by goodlifeeats

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Last week I told you about my favorite summer drink (sparkling raspberry lemonade). This week I wanted to tell you about my favorite sandwich to eat in the summer. I like to call it a California "Club" Sandwich.. I love making my own gourmet deli sandwiches at home for lunch. They are cheaper, faster, and usually better. Often we create sandwiches for dinner in the summer because it doesn't require us to turn the oven or stove on... Read More ›

No-Cook Dinners for Hot Days

Posted June 30th, 2010 by scaron

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What is it about hot days that makes you want to run screaming from the kitchen? Forget cooking on a burner (or worse, the oven!) -- all you want is a frosty beverage and a seat in front of the air conditioner, right? That's why on days like that, I try to skip the intense meals and aim for something a little more simple. I adore salads for hot days. You can whip up a big batch of Antipasti Pasta Salad and eat it all week (toss in some g... Read More ›

BBQ Appetizers and Snack Recipes

Posted June 27th, 2010 by scaron

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When we're planning the Tablespoon blogging schedule, my editor and I trade a lot of emails discussing topics and approaches. When it came to settling on this topic, she wondered if an article talking about little bites to eat at a barbecue (or do you prefer BBQ?) should be titled BBQ Appetizers or Snacks ... Around my part of the country, these are always called appetizers.  But I did a little Googling, I found that to others, they are... Read More ›

How to Throw a Celebration Dinner

Posted June 24th, 2010 by scaron

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With Independence Day right around the corner and school just ending, it seemed like the perfect time to talk about celebration dinners. One good friend of mine, Cate O'Malley from Sweetnicks, throws a small bash each year, serving up towering slices of rainbow cake. Her kids adore it, and you have to admit that the bright layers of the cake are eye-catching. (For something similar, try this Rainbow Angel Birthday Cake!) Whether yo... Read More ›

Raspberry Lemonade

Posted June 24th, 2010 by goodlifeeats

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Lemonade has always been one of my favorite summer drinks. To me, it just screams "Summer" with its cold fruity taste. Every time I drink a glass of lemonade, I am transported back to the hot and humid summers of my childhood years in Houston. A tall glass filled to the brim with ice and lemonade always reminds me of weekends spent with my dad while he grilled something yummy on the barbecue for dinner. And it definitely brings ba... Read More ›

Lasagna Recipes

Posted June 23rd, 2010 by scaron

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Lasagna Recipes
I have many, many wonderful memories of being in the kitchen as a child. Among them? Watching my grandmother assemble lasagnas at the kitchen counter. She would boil the long, curly-edged noodles, cube blocks of mozzarella (even when shredded cheese grew popular, she stuck to the cubes), prepare the ricotta mixture ... all of it. Then she would layer it all, telling me about each step as she went. Naturally, when I started cooking (a... Read More ›