I’m getting a late start on my Friday Favorites this week! Usually I try to pick my favorites and write my blog post on Thursday evening. I’m not a last-minute person! I was always the obnoxious kid in school who started researching a term paper the day it was assigned and had it written with a…
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It’s hard to believe it’s Friday already! I haven’t had a lot of time this week to post to my blog. I’ve been in Boston and haven’t really had time to write or to cook. I’ll be posting more about my trip next week. In the meantime, here are a few blog posts from the past week…
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Last week I took a trip to the market for fresh produce. I don’t have a good farmer’s market near me, so I don’t get to go too often. So, when I do go, I stock up on all of my favorites. While I was there, I picked up a bunch of bell peppers in…
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One of the reasons that I love to cook is that it allows me to control what I’m eating. When eating at a restaurant, it is difficult to be sure of the ingredients used when preparing dishes. By cooking at home, I can control the quality of the ingredients and the amount of fat, salt,…
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Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. Unfortunately, my husband is not nearly as fond of it as I am. So, I am always trying to come up with creative new ways to trick him into eating asparagus. This week, I decided to make penne pasta with asparagus and italian sausage. To ensure that it…
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Meatloaf is another one of my favorite foods. This meatloaf recipe is a bit lighter than most because it is made with ground turkey instead of beef, pork, or veal. If you are short on time, you can mix up the meatloaf the night before and store the mixture in the refrigerator. Pair this with…
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It is a stretch to call this post a recipe… sandwich assembly directions would be more appropriate. Either way, it’s a quick idea for lunch or dinner when you don’t have a lot of time! I love the buttery flavor of the avocado in this sandwich, so I didn’t feel that it needed any condiments. If…
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Many recipes are written for four to six servings. However, I am typically cooking for two. This is a quick and easy southwestern chili recipe that yields two hearty servings – perfect for a cold winter night! Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 pound of ground turkey breast 1 cup green bell pepper,…
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