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Each Sunday I have been meal prepping my lunches for the week. It makes thinking about what I am going to bring to work effortless, and this dish is even better because there’s essentially no …
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Claire Burns
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10/27/23
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When it turns to Fall, I love to turn on some football, and make a nice lemon chicken dish. It’s so comforting and there really isn’t anything better. Once I entered into my 30’s I …
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Claire Burns
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10/20/23
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There are very few things I love more than Fall. The crisp air, apple cider doughnuts, soups and stews, and casseroles make it hard to beat. Call me crazy but I am not a fan of the sweltering heat. …
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Claire Burns
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10/13/23
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I want to begin this column by stating thank you for all the well wishes for my new husband and I. Gene Burns, Callicoon’s local pharmacist and I married on September 16th after 7 years of …
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Claire Burns
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9/29/23
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My dad’s favorite meal is breakfast. So much so, that often as kids he would make us “breakfast for dinner”, a trick he learned from my grandma and grandpa, who would have us over …
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Claire Stabbert
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9/15/23
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There really isn’t anything I crave more in the summer than a well made Chicken Caesar salad with a homemade dressing. I have been making this recipe on repeat lately because the dressing is …
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Claire Stabbert
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8/25/23
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I’ve been putting my feelers out for a great zucchini recipe for all of my readers, since gardens are overflowing this time of year with both zucchini and squash. My boyfriend’s aunt sent …
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Claire Stabbert
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8/18/23
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Summer, especially August is always something I look forward to... one of the reasons being I know my Aunt Laurie and Uncle Dick’s crock pickles are in full swing. Ever since I can remember, …
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Claire Stabbert
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8/4/23
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Going to college in Rochester, NY... buffalo chicken wing dip was a staple in my apartment. I’d like to think I have mastered the recipe.
When I saw a recipe for zucchini boats with my …
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by Claire Stabbert
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7/28/23
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There is something about a really nice refreshing margarita in the summer that I just love. You could make this when hosting a party or friends, or simply keep this juice in your fridge for when you …
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by Claire Stabbert
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7/21/23
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When I’m cooking in the summer, I try to use as many seasonal ingredients as possible. With corn and zucchini being in season, I figured why not make a beautiful corn and zucchini pasta with …
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Claire Stabbert
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7/7/23
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Very few things will get me to turn my oven on in the summer months... But guys, this blackberry tarragon cobbler is worth it. I love experimenting with herbs in desserts, especially in the summer …
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by Claire Stabbert
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6/30/23
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I cannot express how much my fiancé and I are enjoying our backyard (back porch) herb garden. These fresh herbs not only save me a trip to the grocery store, but brighten up any dish I cook …
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Claire Stabbert
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6/16/23
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Typically, I get so many questions around this time of year asking about garlic scapes, and how to use them. If you don’t know what they are, garlic scapes are the long stem that comes out of, …
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Claire Stabbert
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6/2/23
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Stuffed shells are one of my favorite dishes. I remember my mom making them when I was a child. This is a twist on a classic, combining cheesy spinach artichoke dip. I love to make a quick and easy …
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Claire Stabbert
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5/26/23
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It’s this time of year that I just love a slightly acidic bean salad to have for a light lunch or just to snack on when I get home. I never feel very guilty while eating it, which is always a …
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Claire Stabber
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5/12/23
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Recently I was reminded by my fiancé of Allysa Torey’s lemon tarragon chicken recipe. Allysa Torey is a cookbook author, Sullivan County resident, and previous owner of the world famous …
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Claire Stabbert
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5/5/23
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I really love making weeknight spring pasta dishes lately, and my fiance loves them as well. There isn’t anything better than shallots and garlic cooked in wine in my opinion. The pops of peas …
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Claire Stabbert
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4/28/23
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This soup recipe I made during Covid, and it’s been one that has stuck with me. I’ll often make it during holidays as a starter, or prep it during the weekend to have for lunch throughout …
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Claire Stabbert
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4/14/23
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I always thought Winter was my favorite season until I get a glimpse of this warmer weather and remember how much I love the Spring and Summer. I wanted to make a dish that reminded me of …
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Claire Stabbert
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3/31/23
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I recently picked up Ina Garten’s book Go- To Dinners, and it’s absolutely stunning. I highly recommend buying it if you haven’t yet. The wonderful thing about this book is most of …
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Claire Stabbert
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3/10/23
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I hope you all aren’t sick of my crockpot/instant pot recipes yet. There is something so appealing about pouring in ingredients and letting time, heat, and pressure do the work. Crockpot …
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Claire Stabbert
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3/3/23
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I hope you all aren’t sick of my crockpot/instant pot recipes yet. There is something so appealing about pouring in ingredients and letting time, heat, and pressure do the work. Crockpot …
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Claire Stabbert
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3/3/23
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This is going to sound corny, but my dad Fred has had a major influence on my love of cooking and food. Growing up my mom would cook during the week delicious home cooked meals, but as I’ve …
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2/24/23
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I discovered a variation on this recipe several years ago and have been making it ever since! This quick and easy weeknight meal comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect for the cool nights …
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Claire Stabbert
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2/17/23
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