Alooooooha!!  I just got back from a week in beautiful Maui - our first real family vacation since our daughter was born almost a year ago.  Gorgeous weather, friendly people and an all-around wonderful time.  And I brought you back a few souvenirs: details on our three favorite places to eat on Maui and an [...]

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At its core, a croque-monsieur is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Here, I’ve kept that basic combination intact using Black Forest ham and smoked Gruyère cheese, adding whole-grain mustard and roasted garlic aioli as condiments in lieu of béchamel sauce and some arugula for a touch of peppery-tasting color. Grilled on ciabatta, it’s [...]

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