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Grilled Squid Salad with Lemon Capers and Parsley

Grilled Squid Salad with Lemon Capers and Parsley

Every cook has dishes that she orders when in a restaurant but never makes at home. Let's call these barrier recipes. In the spirit of trying to get past my barrier recipes -- which usually involve shellfish or a grill -- I've recreated the squid salad that I order every time we go to Motorino. I grilled the squid to give it a little char and then tumbled it together with whole parsley leaves, slices of boiled potato, some capers, red pepper flakes, and a dousing of lemon. It took 10 minutes. And I felt pretty dumb for not tackling this sooner. Watch out clams: I'm coming after you next!

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Red Zone Chili

Bold, spicy chili packed with beef, beans, and game-day flavor. A touchdown in every bite—perfect for tailgating or cozy nights in.

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Chicken and Corn Chili

A creamy, zesty white chili made with tender chicken, sweet corn, and green chilies. A lighter twist on a classic comfort dish.

Meat and Seafood

New England Lobster Rolls with Lemon Chive Mayonnaise

I've had many lobster roll cravings- there's something about the sweet, tender lobster meat in the warm, buttery roll that gets me every time. Now I know that there's a lot of debate as to what the best lobster roll recipe is. Some purists simply put steamed lobster in a buttered, toasted bun with no mayonnaise or other accoutrements. I however, prefer my lobster rolls with a light coating of lemony mayonnaise, some finely chopped celery for crunch and Boston lettuce to keep the bun from getting soggy.

Meat and Seafood

Jalapeno Corn Soup with Seared Scallops

I love making big batches of soup on the weekend and saving the leftovers for work lunches all week. For dinner, I'll ladle this corn soup into a shallow bowl and float a few seared scallops on top. Then I'll enjoy the rest of the soup with a hunk of bread for lunch. The briny scallops make a great pairing with the sweet corn and spicy jalapeño.

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Quick Chick!

Fast, fuss-free chicken dish with bold seasoning. Great for busy nights when you need something flavorful and satisfying in a flash.

Meat and Seafood

Ritz Cracker Breading Crusted Bluefish

A simple but elegant preparation, this recipe comes from Mac's Seafood on Cape Cod. Serve it over sautéed vegetables, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, or grains—the buttery, crisp fish works in any season with any side.

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Slow Cooker Tipsy Chicken

Chicken slow-cooked with white wine, herbs, and vegetables. Moist and flavorful with just a hint of boozy richness.

Meat and Seafood

Crab & Corn Chowder

A comforting soup that puts you in the mood for a summer night at the sea. Hearty enough for a meal, but best served with crusty garlic bread.

Meat and Seafood

Mom s Christmas Baccala Salad

Every Christmas Day I look forward to my Mom's Baccala Salad. It's delicious -- salty and spicy in all the right ways. It's also a nice light way to start the festive meal which is followed by spinach lasagne and a meat course. The dressing you can make your own by adding as little or as much of the things you enjoy. I happen to like extra hot peppers on mine!

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