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Hi there! I'm Peggy Lampman -
Food writer by trade, curious cook by design. The past 30 years have witnessed a raucous race from my professional to home kitchen - persnickety customers, petulant children and piles of dirty dishes lie in my wake. A scary ride, indeed, but I survived. And the dinnerFeeds - well - they are my story. Welcome to my site! More about Peggy and this site...
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Taste buds prickle; wanderlust triggered. An Argentine barbecue (asado) enticed me to Patagonia. A friend gave me a vial of ground sumac berries--4 months later I was waking at dawn to the "Call To Prayer" in Turkey. Porcini to Tuscany, and so on. Read more about my chronicles of trips and favorite associated recipes. Browse my travel recipes...
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Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish-Watercress Dressing
(another idea for St.Patty’s Day: Irish Stew with Lamb and Stout) Last week, I put away my Mardi Gras beads, and debated which bacchanalian habit I could cast aside for the Lenten season. A friend of mine is eschewing butter. Heck, butter’s not bad, butter’s good. Perhaps that second glass of wine with dinner. The … Full recipe post
Chocolate Chip Cookies
What do you do when the weather renders you homebound with an antsy 8 year old? Start a new business — at least that’s what Kale and I did; Kale’s Kookie Kitchen is officially in business as of today; cookies retail at $0.44 each. Some of the best cookie recipes come from the backs of … Full recipe post
Thai Roast Chicken
In a Fine Cooking (August/September, 1997) Magazine, there was a recipe that looked insanely delicious for Lemongrass Chicken. I’ve held onto the recipe for the past 13 years, planning to make it “one of these days”. As so many really wonderful sounding recipes, It seemed rather labor intensive–so I easily put it off. It’s not, however, nearly … Full recipe post
Pot Roast
Pot roast — a name born of sturdy frugality, a Midwesterner’s no-nonsense response to winter’s brutal chill. Pot roast, a comforting name, to be sure; yet, quote Juliet to Romeo, “…by any other name, would smell as sweet?” I could travel to France and bestow this pot roast, rightfully, a sophisticated, cosmopolitan name — Beef Bourguignon. … Full recipe post
Thai Green Curry Shrimp and Broccoli Soup
My brother says the best cure for a hangover is to have another drink — known in some circles as indulging in “the hair of the dog that bit you.” A Bloody Mary loaded with Tabasco and horseradish is his tonic of choice. A close friend advised me that her cure for a broken heart … Full recipe post
Chocolate-Rum Mousse with Whipped Cream and Raspberries
My favorite desserts are light, creamy and silky smooth concoctions — desserts such as creme brulée, mousse, panna cotta and puddings taste of ethereal, transcendental bliss to me. My favorite desserts are also easy to make, can be made in advance and are lovely to behold. This chocolate “mousse”, therefore, fits my criteria for a … Full recipe post
Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
My husband balks when he observes me cooking with butter, cream and half-and-half. Yet when I told him I was making a broccoli soup, he requested that it be thick and creamy. What is it we find so comforting about hot, creamy soups at this time of the year? I could have thickened the brew … Full recipe post
Beefy Super Bowl Sliders with Pimento Cheese
Letter to Rachel Ray Dear Rach: I don’t care what Anthony Bourdain says about you; you’re brilliant! I was brainstorming a recipe to enhance remote-driven activities for Super Bowl Sunday, and the Pimento-Cheese Sliders I saw in the Rachel Ray December Magazine was just the inspiration I needed. I switched it up, however; Pimento Cheese … Full recipe post
Turkey Loaf with Bulgur
It’s wise not to underestimate meatloaf. Sure, you’ll find meatloaf in the frozen- food section of every supermarket in America. It’s often packaged as a complete meal, accompanied by tater tots, green beans and apple brown betty — all conveniently segregated in compartments appealing to those who don’t like their foods to touch. In natural … Full recipe post
Oxtail Soup
Unctuous. Indeed, unctuous is the word that comes to mind when slurping this soup. This is a soup for folks that don’t mind a bit of fat hanging to the bones. It’s a soup for those of us who like to pick at succulent bits of meat wedged into bones. If I haven’t turned you … Full recipe post
Chicken and Tasso Jambalaya
This recipe is a simplified adaptation from Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Louisiana Kitchen cookbook. Remember, it’s easier to add salt and various peppers than it is to take them out; right near impossible, as a matter of fact. Tasso is a highly seasoned Cajun smoked ham and is a big workhorse, as far as flavor enhancements, … Full recipe post
Southwest Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini is one vegetable that never lets me down, especially in winter months. I rarely have trouble locating zucchini that’s reasonably fresh in most markets in town. Finding decent corn is a bit “iffy,” but feel free to substitute frozen corn (thawed and well-drained) in this recipe. I found this recipe for a Southwest version … Full recipe post
Rouladen (German Beef Rolls)
Looking for ideas for the upcoming holidays? Consider clicking the holiday cookbook : “Thankful for Food” Holiday Collection 50+ Festive dinnerFeed Recipe Suggestions German legend brings magic to the Christmas Eve landscape. On this holiday, according to various websites, rivers turn to wine, animals speak to each other and the mountains open to reveal precious gems. Even in … Full recipe post
Tempura Oysters with Asian Dipping Sauce
If I’m incarcerated, for whatever reason, and am granted one last dinner, every course would include oysters — appetizers to desserts. Perhaps not dessert, but certainly Grilled (or baked) Oysters with Romano and Creole Sauce and Oyster Stew. This is a recipe my brother shared with me; I made it for the first time, and … Full recipe post
Portabella Mushrooms stuffed with (Reduced-Fat) Mashed Potatoes
Who’d miss the beef when dining on a meaty balsamic-marinated portabella mushroom? And stuffing them with creamy mashed potatoes is the piece de resistance. I love mashed potatoes loaded with butter and cream more than just about anything. But, sadly, they’re a special occasion indulgence. This low-fat version is a great stand-in, and I feel … Full recipe post
