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Xanthippe Cocktail

Xanthippe
Xanthippe (pronounced zan-tippy) was the much younger, attractive wife of the Greek philosopher Socrates; she was alleged to have been extremely sharp-tongued and her name has for centuries been a by-word for a shrewish woman.  We’re not at all sure of that but we toast to Xanthippe with this lovely, vibrant and sharp cocktail.  Our…
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Fish with Baharat and Lemon

Fish with Baharat and Lemon
Fish with Baharat and Lemon is an exotic yet easy recipe. Bahārāt is a blend of finely ground spices used in Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine; it is the Arabic word for “spices”.  It is often used to season chicken, lamb, beef and fish; it is savory-sweet and there is no heat element to it. …
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Salted Peanut Double Chocolate Cookies

Salted Peanut Double Chocolate Cookies
Salted peanuts are a wonderful contrast to the intense double chocolate of the bittersweet chips and cocoa powder in these cookies.  Being on a Keto diet can be a challenge for cookie lovers. These Salted Peanut Double Chocolate Cookies are Keto except for the small amount of sugar in the bittersweet chocolate chips; with a…
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Lemon Soy Marinade for Beef

Lemon Soy Marinade for Beef
Lemon Soy Marinade for Beef enhances the flavor of thinner cuts of beef, like skirt steak, eye of round and rib eye steak by permeating the beef while marinating.  Using readily-available ingredients, fresh-tasting Lemon Soy Marinade for Beef is very easy to prepare. Basting the beef with the marinade while grilling will keep it nice…
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Grilled Asparagus

Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Asparagus is a perfect appetizer or side dish for an all-from-the-grill dinner or lunch; grilling unexpectedly heightens the natural grassy flavor of fresh asparagus. A welcome change from the more common steamed asparagus, grilled asparagus is easy to prepare; the only challenge is to use asparagus stalks of similar diameter for even cooking. We…
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Lemony Egg Salad

Lemony Egg Salad
Full of bright lemon flavor and the juicy crunch of celery, our Lemony Egg Salad offers a fresh take on an old favorite.  Lemony Egg Salad is easy to prepare using available ingredients and it's ready in no time. Delicious on its own, enjoy Lemony Egg Salad in a sandwich on soft potato bread or…
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Blood Orange Custard Pie

Blood Orange Custard Pie
Fragrant, delicious and just the palest pink, Blood Orange Custard Pie is just lovely.  Easy to make, the crust uses almond and coconut flours and the custard filling can be made with Stevia or other Keto-friendly sweeteners instead of sugar to reduce the carbs; you can substitute regular orange for the blood orange if the…
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Roasted Peppers Italian Style

Roasted Peppers
Roasted Peppers are very tasty, when combined with garlic and olive oil, they are magic. In many Italian-American households roasting peppers is a long-held family tradition; Vito’s Mom was no exception and we got to enjoy them many times as part of an antipasto before a holiday meal and sometimes along with lunch or in…
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