Maggie’s Menu: Smoked Baby Back Ribs

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On November 19, 2016

Maggie’s Menu: Pesto Pasta with Peas

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On October 28, 2016

Maggie’s Menu: Grilled Leg of Lamb

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On August 24, 2016

Message from Maggie: My in-laws swung by tonight for dinner on their journey back to the Florida heat. Mr. Magpie wanted to try something different and the butcher at Harvey’s had a fresh lamb. We decided to try leg of lamb rather than our timeless rack of lamb recipe we always make. This was an […]

Maggie’s Menu: Basil + Mint Pesto Scallops

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On August 22, 2016

Message from Maggie: We always do scallops the same way (see here). One of the most fun things about this blog is that it inspires me to make things I’ve never tried rather than the same-old same-old. We planted mint in our herb garden and beyond using it as an ingredient in Mr. Magpie’s bourbon, […]

Maggie’s Menu: Fresh Tomato and Pancetta Summer Sauce

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On August 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are back from our vacation and its time to revisit those tomatoes from our garden. As you know, we froze them before leaving and today I used them to create a summer sauce. I adapted this recipe from one Giada is famous for- see here. Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta, diced 2 tablespoons […]

Maggie’s Menu: Grilled fish with pan seared vegetable sauce

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On August 11, 2016

Message from Maggie: My brother in law is famous for this recipe and treated us to it in Rhode Island tonight. The colored veggies take any white fish to a beautiful new level! Ingredients: 2 pounds of white fish (Note: We used local cod) 1 lemon, cut into thin slices 2 T. olive oil 3 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Summer Vegetable Pasta with Spicy Sausage

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On August 9, 2016

Message from Maggie: My mother-in-law and I created this summer vegetable pasta while on vacation in Rhode Island. The green beans, peppers, onions, and basil came from a local farm stand and the local butcher had homemade spicy sausages we grilled and included at the last minute. Ingredients: 4 tomatoes 1/3 of a red onion […]

Maggie’s Menu: Grilled Green Chicken

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On August 8, 2016

Message from Maggie: Using the same marinade we used on our grilled green shrimp, we tried it on grilled chicken and had great results. Build in some extra time for marinating with this summer recipe. Ingredients: 1/4 t. red pepper flake (more if you like it spicy!) 5 sprigs parsley, minced 1/8 t. pepper 1 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Grilled Green Shrimp

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On August 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this marinade from herbs in my garden. It was a a delicious summer inspired taste. Ingredients: 1/4 t. red pepper flake (more if you like it spicy!) 5 sprigs parsley, minced 1/8 t. pepper 1 shallott, minced 1 T. lemon 1 T. lime 2 T. white wine 6 basil leaves, […]

Maggie’s Menu: Flank Steak with Snow Peas

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On July 16, 2016

Message from Maggie: In my quest to find good asian food in our neighborhood I have been trying to cook my own asian inspired meals. See here and here. Below is my latest endeavor- a play on The Pioneer woman’s recipe here. Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 3 tablespoons apple vinegar 2 […]