Category: Recipes
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Blast from the past
When I was just starting to mess around in the kitchen, years ago when I was still in college and thought that Parmesan cheese only came in a can, I received a Better Homes & Gardens cookbook from Justin as a gift. I thought it was beautiful. My mom always had one just like it,…
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Want some chili?
Justin is always quoting that line from some old movie (maybe Mr. Mom?). Maybe someone out there knows that line, too. Last night I made chili and cornbread for the premiere of “Girls’ Night…starring Leti and Crystal.” We’ve decided to get together once a week and hang out. Last night included eating a delicious dinner…
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Soup in the summer
Last night I made this soup for dinner, along with hummus, tomato, and avocado sandwiches. It was fabulous. I had made it before, but I’ve been avoiding it because it requires an hour of roasting for the vegetables, which turns our little apartment into an oven. Yesterday I braved the heat and made the soup,…
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Mexican Campbell’s Soup
A couple of days ago, I wasn’t feeling too great, and I wanted soup. Granted, it was probably 90 degrees outside, and we didn’t have much groceries in the house, and I didn’t feel like going anywhere, but I wanted soup! So Justin said, “How about sopa?” Mmmmm…sopa. Justin’s parents made us this dish once…
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My first frittata
I’ve made omelets, scrambles, and quiches, but I have been avoiding the versatile frittata for one silly reason: I don’t have a skillet with an oven-proof handle. Most frittata recipes call for finishing the dish under the broiler, right in the pan, to cook the top portion of the eggs. I had read of ways…