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    zucchini bake

    This recipe is a humble one, but much beloved. It was shared with the Barrows a while back by close friends, and now we all look forward to zucchini season so that we can make it! Delicious as a side to a cookout (or other meal), it also makes for…

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    ham, potato and cheese galette

    I’ve shared before my love for galette. It is so elegant and pretty without demanding too much work. It is a blank canvas for any creative cooking inspiration. It is hardly ever a dud, thanks to the nearly fail-proof flaky, rich crust that ties it all together. This ham, potato,…

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    broccoli tuna noodle casserole

    An all-time family favorite, this broccoli tuna noodle casserole is comfort food at its best: cheesy, creamy, crunchy, warm. The broccoli adds a bright pop of green, and there’s enough of it to satisfy the veggie-conscious out there, but it’s also disguised enough to be acceptable to picky eaters. (Pro…

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    grilled chicken caprese sandwich

    Okay so when I was in college, there was this local coffee shop in town that also served breakfast and lunch fare, and the Grilled Chicken Caprese was kind of the sandwich. It had a cult-like status among students. I spent many lunch dates the last semester of my senior…

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    not your grandma’s meatloaf

    That’s right, folks. This is not your grandma’s meatloaf. That’s because it’s our grandma’s meatloaf. And I don’t think I’m prejudiced when I say it’s the best. Okay, maybe just a little bit prejudiced…but that’s to be expected. When I think “childhood,” this is the food that comes to mind.…