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The Donnarama Dishes Blog


Grandma's Brisket
This is a traditional, oniony-flavored brisket recipe, which is not hard to make, but it does take time. And love; you definitely need to make this with love. And if you do, I promise you will have found your new favorite brisket recipe.


Cilantro Lime Shrimp: Easy, Quick, & Healthy!
Healthy, delicious, easy, and quick: Cilantro Lime Shrimp checks all the boxes and is a dinner favorite around here.


The Incredible Edible (Hard-Boiled) Egg
You know how peeling hard boiled eggs can be stressful if/ when you need the eggs to be smooth and look good? Well, this post is for you!


Valentine's Day!
Express your love with food this valentine's day. I have a simple (to make and to clean up) menu which will communicate how you feel. xoxo


Candied Nuts
Quick and easy, this is your new go-to candied nut recipe. If you like cinnamon and nuts, you'll want to read on!


Use Up Your Leftover Chicken: Chicken Tortilla Soup
This recipe for chicken tortilla soup is a quick and hearty way to use up the leftover chicken languishing in your fridge.


Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Greek lemon chicken & rice (Avgolemono) soup is easy, tasty, and SO comforting! I really think you should add it to your menu plan.


Thanksgiving Prep (Mostly à la Martha)
Planning insights for Thanksgiving: which pan to use, when to prep what, and how to dial it back for an intimate meal.


Zippy Corn Chip Crusted Chicken
Who doesn't love crispy chicken? Here's a simple recipe, using a new favorite Trader Joe's product, to try when you want pub-type food.


Marry Me Mac & Cheese
This is the go-to mac & cheese for me and my loved ones. And I'd argue it should be for you and yours, as well. It's really that good.


Fresh Corn Salad For The Win!
You know I am a fan of using in-season produce, and this healthy salad is a summer favorite around here. Give it a try!


Delicious & Easy BBQ Ribs
The easiest and most delicious ribs recipe you'll ever need!


Pancetta, Sage, and Tomato Sauce
A simple and delicious tomato sauce. It requires no skill and few ingredients and I strongly urge you to give it a try.


It's Time To Make The Challah!
A labor of love, this challah recipe does not disappoint. Make it in advance so you always have some on hand for challah emergencies!


Skillet Shrimp Scampi: Yes, Please!
Skillet shrimp scampi I may not be the Queen of Treyf (non-Kosher foods) -- my friend Marcy holds that title -- but I do enjoy my shellfish! And I really enjoy cooking tasty dishes which don't require too much prep work or clean-up. Last night I made a slightly adapted version of Melissa Clark's Skillet Shrimp Scampi, and I highly recommend it. This dish includes orzo which takes on almost a risotto texture (YUM!), and really isn't very unhealthy (2 tablespoons of both but
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