Category: Recipes
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Sandwich love
Lately I’ve been in love with sandwiches. Possibly because they’re so quick and easy to make…but they also are like a blank canvas for textures and flavors, so they’re fun to work with. This one is made with multi-grain bread from Whole Foods spread with a bit of mayo, then topped with sliced ham, bits…
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Again with the simple
We made this for dinner a few nights ago…crunchy mustard greens with whole wheat pasta and a side of chickpeas. I love how simple the pasta is…it’s really just a showcase for those flavorful greens. Justin ate a fair amount of this; he’s really coming around to greens. He hasn’t turned them down in quite…
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Cheesy mac
We made this stovetop mac & cheese a few nights ago, and it was perfectly cheesy. At first I was a bit bothered by the sharpness of the Cheddar, but by day two, I though the cheese had mellowed out enough to be scrumptious. I’d definitely make this again, maybe with broccoli instead of the…
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Back to meat?
Believe it or not, I cooked meat this week. Thankfully, it was already cut up (such a nice butcher), and trimmed and ready to use. I was surprised that I wasn’t bothered more by the rawness of it. It’s been so long since I’ve cooked meat, I was afraid I might chicken out. Anyway, I…
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Fresh and yummy
Oh, the joys of simple foods! This has to be one of my favorite recipes in a long time, and it’s so gosh-darn simple (you can find the recipe here). Sweet tomatoes, spicy arugula, and pungent feta…everything just barely cooked and super flavorful. I forget how much I love warm cherry tomatoes…and salad in my…