We've had some beautiful tomatoes from our CSA this summer. I haven't really cooked with them much, though... They seem to get eaten up before I ever have a chance to use them. So, I was thrilled to have a few tomatoes on hand the other day for lunch ...
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Are you familiar with Works for Me Wednesday hosted by We Are THAT Family? I've been lurking in the shadows reading everyone's great tips for a while, and I have finally (finally!) decided that it's time for me to join in. I've shared a few tips on my ...
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Tags: calzone, chicken, freezer, Italian, pesto, pizza dough, provolone, WFMW, whole grain, whole wheat, Works For Me Wednesday, yeast
When I'm dreaming up my menu for the week, I will often ask my husband if he has any dinner requests for the week. Last week when I asked, he said "something Mexican with meat." I think he was thinking of my Beef Enchiladas (pardon the awful picture... ...
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Tags: cheddar cheese, chicken, chili, cilantro, corn, cumin, fusion, garlic, lasagna, Mexican, PA Dutch
I don't know how it happens, but I seem to always be busy. Every week I think that "next week will be the week where things slow down." And, one of these weeks, that's going to be true. I'm sure of it!
However, this is not the week! After a week in Cape Cod and then ...
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Here's another one of those simple dishes that I would normally skip over... Proof that I can be lazy in the kitchen just like everyone else!
In last week's CSA box, we received a lovely bunch of radishes. I can't honestly say that I'm a real big fan of radishes, ...
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I am ashamed to say that I recently made chicken tortilla soup by starting with a whole chicken for the very first time. I have made chicken tortilla soup in the past, and I even posted it (a long time ago)... But, I have always used chicken breast and ...
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The first summer after we were married, my husband and I bought a grill... It quickly became our favorite way to cook whenever the weather was nice. Sadly, that grill died last summer. It had a nice life in our back yard, and we got lots of use out ...
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A few weeks ago I heard someone mention putting pasta in a frittata (I think I was watching a cooking show on TV, but I can't remember)... I was skeptical. I am one of those people who is picky about the textures of my food... So, I wasn't sure ...
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This dish started out with a coupon for a bag of "Chopped Rappi." I like clipping coupons... It's a great way to save money on groceries, helping to keep our grocery bill down. I get ideas from coupons once in a while, too. Coupons often remind me of products I ...
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I have to admit that I've been feeling like I'm in a bit of a blogging slump again lately. I seem to have lost some steam since my trip to NYC. As a result, I'm not feeling especially "wordy" as I write this week's Friday Favorites. So, let's get right down to business...
The first order of ...
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Tags: #BakeOff, Balsamic vinegar, broccoli, butter, chicken, cookies, Electrolux, giveaway, OCRF, pasta, ravioli, sausage, soup, tomatoes, white beans