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When I made this from The Big Book of Casseroles, I figured it would just be an okay workday lunch and we could use up some salmon we had in the freezer. That is why I didn't take many pictures of it. But...but...it was good! The original recipe called for ahi tuna which, personally, didn't …

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Quick. There's 7.5 hours left to catch up... * Spinach linguine bought from the Hillsdale Farmer's Market last weekend tossed with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and two kinds of cheeses (Romano & Parmesan) * Antipasto platter with giant Greek beans, marinated artichokes, green and black olives * Grand Central sourdough bread * …

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The other day I was tempted at the checkout by the latest issue of "Everyday Food." I used to have a subscription but then I forgot to renew and now I only get the magazine, well, when I'm tempted at the checkout. This month, there's a big tostada on the cover. Okay, you are coming …

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Oh! Oh! I totally forgot the "secret" ingredient! Based on the Fine Cooking recipe, I added about a tablespoon of honey in the sauce with the lemon, chicken stock & wine. I've amended the recipe below! This was sort of one of those meals where I looked around at what we had and then figured …

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