Category Archives: Main dishes

Pan Seared Fish with Green Gazpacho Sauce

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Liza M.

If, like me, you’ve spent the lazy days of summer being just a tad overindulgent, perhaps you’ve had one too many lobster rolls, say three in one week, and you’ve been strutting around with reckless abandon thinking all that weed … Continue reading →

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Salad Pizza

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Liza M.

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. And what I mean by that non-sequitur is when your father hands you a bag of greens from his organic garden, make salad pizza. The lemon thing just sounds a little more charming. … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Chicken with Morels and Rice Crémeux

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Liza M.

  This picture is weird because I’ve been Instagramming a lot lately (find me at lizainannarbor) and playing with apps.  Sorry for any confusion. Moving on… This little ‘ole French recipe is 100% Off. The. Hook.  And I mean that in … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Mushrooms with a Dijon-Mascarpone Sauce

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Liza M.

Chicken Dijon is one of the dishes I’ve been making since I first started cooking over 20 years ago when I moved, on a whim, to Colorado with a high school friend. My previous forays into the culinary had yielded … Continue reading →

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Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Pomegranate Glaze, Cheesy Grits and Chard-Brussels Sprouts Hash

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Liza M.

Although this is not an Irish meal, this is a gratuitous St. Patrick’s Day Irish picture. Tonight, Shepherd’s Pie is happening, fittingly, but last night, this happened. It would be remiss of me to keep it a secret. I did, … Continue reading →

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Daube Provençal a.k.a South of France Beef Stew

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Liza M.

How’s that for a comeback? I’ve been gone from this blogging world for well over two months now (eek!), but I figured this comforting deliciousness is as good a reason as any to return. I may have lost my readers, … Continue reading →

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Fish Tacos, Spanish Style (¡Olé!)

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Liza M.

Granted, I don’t live in Paris or Provence. Or Ireland, Cape Cod or Saugatuck. Or any of the myriad other locales that regularly fill my residential fantasies. But I do live in Ann Arbor, which is pretty great.  And I … Continue reading →

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Paella

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Liza M.

I can’t believe that this blog is almost two years old and I haven’t yet mentioned paella. It’s not because I’m some sort of paella expert, or even that I cook it all that much, but the thing is, it’s … Continue reading →

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Giada’s Turkey Meatballs

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Liza M.

I’ve been noticing lately that there are several necessary components for overcoming the dreary task known as “getting through winter.”  Here’s an ever-changing but most current list of  “what I need”. 1. Downton Abbey-I won’t be a spoiler but the … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Apple Curry with Spinach

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Liza M.

Recently I noticed bloggers are writing posts recapping the past year, and since I tend to be a follower, I thought I’d go ahead and do the same, if only to remind myself what a great year it was (full … Continue reading →

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