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Dinner for Two

by Linda Capeloto Sendowski on July 31, 2010

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My children are technically adults and have their own apartments. Even so they are often at home usually looking for food.  It is still a rare occasion when my husband and I are actually home alone for dinner.  Last week I made this beautiful menu for the two of us.

Tricolore Salad with Nicoise Olives,  Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, and Mint

Grilled Baby Lamb Chops

Parsnip and Garnet Yam Oven Roasted Frys

Oven Braised Fennel

Sauteed Haricort Verts with Shitake Mushrooms

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Friday Night July 16th Menu

July 23, 2010
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Challah Hummus Israeli Salad, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes Rotisserie Chicken Done On the Barbecue Grilled Lamb Kufte Roasted Cauliflower Florets Grilled Farm Market Onions Grilled Asparagus Olive Oil Rubbed Roasted French Fingerlings Fresh Melon Banana Bread Cabernet Sauvignon Water Lemonade Mint Tea

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Fourth of July Party Menu

June 28, 2010
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Fourth of July- Oh my gosh, it is almost here.  I wonder where I stored all of the paraphernalia for the 4th, flags, banners, red, white, and blue napkins… ?  I sent out cute email invitations to the family for a barbecue.  I am planning to serve all American favorites, but keep the calories low [...]

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Mid Winter Family Shabbat Dinner

January 23, 2010
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This week has been incredibly rainy and gloomy.  With a low cloud deck overhead I listened to my own rhythmic breathing and focused my attention on all the thoughts buzzing around in my head, my inner monologue.  I decided on Monday that it was a week for thanksgiving and I would invite all the immediate family [...]

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Weekly Menu: Family Dinner Friday August 14th

August 3, 2009
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Menu: Wine:  for regular Shabbat  Teal Lake 2008 Shiraz Wine: for special occasion, Casa da Corca, Douro, reserva 2005 Challah Lime marinated grilled lamb shoulder chops with Bobby Flay’s Cascabel Chili Fig sauce Roasted squash blossoms with toasted bread crumbs Saute of fresh figs, mushrooms, and fennel Basmati rice pilaf with pistachios and scallions Stone fruit crisp

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