Chicken Divan—A Simple Dish with a Fancy French Name
Chicken Divan is a rich, creamy chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole, and one of my go-to favorites to serve a crowd. In French, the...
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Rebecca Finkel
Feb 25, 20223 min read
Clamoring for Clam Chowder
It’s National Clam Chowder Day, the perfect day to clamor for chowder. When did you have your first bowl of clam chowder? I had mine at...
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Rebecca Finkel
Feb 18, 20224 min read
Short Ribs—My Favorite Comfort Food
We all have fond memories of our favorite childhood comfort foods, dishes that nudge at our sentiments with nostalgic appeal. For me, it...
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Rebecca Finkel
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Make a Decadent Dessert for Your Valentine
What are you making your Valentine this coming Valentine’s Day? I’m making chocolate lava cake. My husband absolutely loves this dessert;...
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Rebecca Finkel
Feb 4, 20223 min read
Irish Inspired Salmon Chowder
My son moved to Ireland in September 2020, and we were fortunate enough to visit him in July of 2021. We absolutely fell in love with the...
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Rebecca Finkel
Jan 28, 20224 min read
Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw
The first “sliders” were made in 1921 by the hamburger chain, White Castle, founded by Walter A. Anderson and Edgar Waldo “Billy” Ingram...
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Rebecca Finkel
Jan 21, 20226 min read
Shrimp and Crab Boil
My husband’s birthday is early in January, and he often requests Shrimp and Crab Boil for his birthday dinner. I must admit the first...
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Rebecca Finkel
Jan 14, 20223 min read
Beef Bourguignon
The French dish Beef Bourguignon sounds expensive and elegant—something too difficult to make at home. But this rich and satisfying...
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Rebecca Finkel
Jan 7, 20225 min read
Jambalaya—A Versatile, Savory Dish
I ate jambalaya while visiting New Orleans and fell in love with this delicious, savory dish. I had to take a piece of that wonderful...
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Rebecca Finkel
Dec 31, 20212 min read
Start the New Year Off Right with Lucky Black-Eyed Peas
After my family experienced several years of bad luck, my friend, Martha Cranor, shared a Southern New Year’s tradition with us. She...
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Rebecca Finkel
Dec 24, 20212 min read
Fond Memories of Scandinavian Style Meatballs
What is one of your favorite holiday memories? Mine is a sleigh ride up Mt. Werner to eat at Ragnar’s. My son, Brian, was born on...
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Rebecca Finkel
Dec 17, 20219 min read
An Elegant, Easy Christmas Dinner
Christmas can be such a stressful time—so much to do and so many details to attend to. Most of us work hard to make this day perfect for...
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Rebecca Finkel
Dec 10, 20218 min read
Cioppino—My Favorite Christmas Eve Supper
What is your traditional Christmas Eve meal? When I was growing up, my mother always made oyster stew. When my husband and I were first...
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Rebecca Finkel
Dec 3, 20214 min read
Gourmet Grilled Cheese SandwichesThe Classic American Comfort Food
My favorite comfort food is a grilled cheese sandwich. What is yours? When I think about sandwiches, I am fascinated with how they came...
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Rebecca Finkel
Nov 28, 20219 min read
Hanukkah—The Festival of Lights
Traditional Hanukkah dish latkes – potato pancakes with sour cream. Table decorated with menorah, gift boxes and candles Hanukkah—The...
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Rebecca Finkel
Nov 26, 20213 min read
Got Leftovers?
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you are like me, the day after Thanksgiving I need a good rest, and I don’t want to be in the...
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Rebecca Finkel
Nov 19, 202110 min read
A Mother’s Heartfelt Guide to Entertaining
Last year my daughter gave me Story Worth for Christmas. It was such a fun and meaningful gift. Every week I receive a question in my...
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Rebecca Finkel
Nov 12, 20214 min read
The Cinderella Pumpkin
One of my favorite winter squashes is the Rouge Vif D’Etampes, a French heirloom variety, also called the Cinderella pumpkin. It gets its...
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Rebecca Finkel
Nov 5, 202111 min read
Time for Turkey
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. According to the news, this will be the most expensive Thanksgiving in history; and experts...
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Rebecca Finkel
Oct 29, 20215 min read
Chicken Enchiladas and Fond Birthday Dinner Memories
I don’t know about you, but, for me, the most difficult part of preparing meals for my family is deciding what I am going to make. Once...
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