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A Bronx Tale
When I mention to friends that my husband John was born and originally raised in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, people always...
kflynn80
Jul 9, 20218 min read
Antipasto Salad
This is a simple, yet crowd pleasing salad that is great to serve as part of a buffet for holiday celebrations including 4th of July or...
kflynn80
Jul 6, 20211 min read
Thai Steak Salad with Noodles
When I make salad, it must be substantial. I like a lot of flavor and texture and it is best eaten out of a bowl like a meal. It should...
kflynn80
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Detroit Pizza: The Stuff that Dreams are Made Of
Recently, I took my mom and son Luke to a new place that opened in Baltimore, Underground Pizza. There was a big write up in the recent...
kflynn80
Jun 8, 20217 min read
Summer Served Up: Grilled Chicken with Corn and Zucchini
Sometimes on days when I have to take my son Luke to soccer practice, I really need something quick and easy for dinner. This one does...
kflynn80
Jun 3, 20211 min read
My Colonoscopy and the Surprising Benefits
Earlier this week I had a procedure I had put off for several years, telling myself it was an inconvenience and far too challenging to...
kflynn80
May 31, 20215 min read
Baklava
One of my favorite vacations ever was the time my parents took us to Greece. The food was so fresh and delicious. I have never forgotten...
kflynn80
May 20, 20212 min read
Shepherd's Salad
One of the things I really enjoyed about living in Turkey was the access to delicious and fresh produce. There is no better example of...
kflynn80
May 12, 20211 min read
Chicken Schnitzel with Apples, Fennel, Onion and Dill
I am sometimes confounded by what to do with chicken. I am constantly trying to come up with ideas on how to use it and I get bored very...
kflynn80
May 7, 20212 min read
Finding Nirvana in Santa Barbara
My first trip to Santa Barbara coincided with a visit to my dad, who was studying at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey when I was...
kflynn80
Apr 30, 20219 min read
Kale Pesto with Shrimp
Pesto is one of those magical green sauces that can be used on just about everything and make it taste better. I love changing up the...
kflynn80
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Chicken with Green Beans and Tahini
I love one pot meals that are hearty and require no extra work. Even better if I can use ingredients that I already have in the pantry!...
kflynn80
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Arctic Char Almondine
When we were in California, my sister ordered Trout Almondine, which is a classic and delicious fish preparation. It brought back...
kflynn80
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Asparagus Mimosa
I always struggle with what to do with asparagus. I enjoy it, but my kids are not the biggest fans, so I am always trying to find new and...
kflynn80
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Rigatoni Amatriciana Made by a Pro
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to have Adam, one of my childhood friends, over to make rigatoni amatriciana, a recipe he perfected from...
kflynn80
Apr 9, 20211 min read
Hillstone Restaurants and the Perfect Burger
On my birthday, back on a very cold and snowy day in early February, I decided to indulge in a hamburger, something I had not had in well...
kflynn80
Apr 9, 20215 min read
Emerald Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing and Avocado
This is very similar to the delicious salad my sister ordered at Honor Bar in Montecito, CA. I like a salad with a lot of flavor and...
kflynn80
Apr 9, 20211 min read
Chicken Meatballs with Mustard Sauce
My sister ordered chicken meatballs at Honor Bar in Montecito, CA and I enjoyed them so much, I decided to recreate them when I got home....
kflynn80
Apr 9, 20211 min read
Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Roasted Vegetables
If you are looking for a delicious way to create a quick Mediterranean meal, chicken shawarma is the way to go! It is colorful,...
kflynn80
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Salmon Puttanesca
This is a very easy dish to put together with just a few ingredients you can mainly find in your cabinet. I like to pair it with a side...
kflynn80
Mar 29, 20211 min read
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