Category Archives: Recipe

Pappardelle with Mushrooms

Posted on 18 April 2012 by

Things have been a little weird lately.  I feel like I can’t string together a story to save my life.  Is it possible that after nearly five years of blogging I’ve finally run out of things to say?  Maybe.  But … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Granola

Posted on 11 April 2012 by

Back in my college days of the early 1990′s, Crunchy Granola was the phrase we used to describe someone who was a little, shall we say, outside the mainstream.  Of course, this was before the mainstream engulfed the ideas of … Continue reading →

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Black Bean and Zucchini Quesadillas

Posted on 9 April 2012 by

I know what you’re thinking, “Here she goes with the black beans again.  I thought she said that she DOESN’T like black beans all that much.  Make up your mind lady.” What can I say?  This recipe meets all my … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Notes on a Recipe, Orzo Salad

Posted on 6 April 2012 by

The following originally appeared on 5/6/09 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Orzo Salad Today’s recipe comes to you from the pages of Bon Appetit: Fast, Easy, Fresh. I was still grousing about the feta cheese that was … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Beef Pot Pie Filling (AKA Stew)

Posted on 4 April 2012 by

I would like to thank the Universe for conspiring against me with regards to Crock Pot Beef Pot Pie.  It kept me from finding boxed pie crust in ANY OF THE FOUR STORES I went to looking for it. I … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Black Bean Wontons

Posted on 2 April 2012 by

Black beans are one of those foods that has taken me a while to warm up to.  A long while.  Whenever I wander into Chipotle, I always get my burrito bowl sans beans since I don’t load up on the … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – In A Pickle

Posted on 30 March 2012 by

The following originally appeared on 5/4/09 on Exit 51. In A Pickle Lists are a big thing with me.  I make them constantly to remind myself of anything and everything.  It becomes clearer to me with each passing day that … Continue reading →

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Chewy Ginger Cookies

Posted on 26 March 2012 by

I wish I had an interesting story to tell you about these cookies.  But look at that picture.  What could I possibly say to convince you to make these if that picture doesn’t already have you heating up your oven? … Continue reading →

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Honey Dijon Chicken

Posted on 21 March 2012 by

Despite having a shelf full of cookbooks and an internet overflowing with recipes, I get into food ruts.  Does that ever happen to you?  Do you ever feel uninspired or overwhelmed when deciding what’s for dinner?  Day in and day … Continue reading →

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ATK Buttermilk Waffles

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

I’ve been wracking my brain to come up with ideas about how The Mistah and I can finance an adoption without sending ourselves to the poor house.  The economy is tight with some people unable to find jobs at all … Continue reading →

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