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Black, Green & Red Stuffed Peppers
I had my first date with a homemade stuffed pepper last night; it made quite a first impression, as most South-westerners do. Aptly inspired by Alysa’s “Simple Stuffed Pepper” recipe, I immediately wondered why these had never seen the inside … Continue reading
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Roasted Vegetable Medley–Nutrients over Numbers
Before we pull out the forks and dine on a new (to me) vegetable trio, I want to thank you! I put this post out there as a feeler; an open door for dialogue, that could’ve gone in many directions. … Continue reading
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Tempos & Ten Minute Tacos
As Kate put it, we seem to have entered a hibernation-mode of sorts – February means it should be (but isn’t, really) cold outside, yes? This means we should be staying warm in bed, not freezing our feet on the … Continue reading
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The Other Green Spice: Jalapenos in Pasta & Bean Burgers
If you see something green and spicy in this kitchen, it’s typically of New Mexican roots. The green chile is dear to the heart of my taste buds, but occasionally we branch out. And when TJ’s obliges, we have fresh … Continue reading
Around the .Coms
If you’re an “ist” reader – DCist, LAist, Gothamist (NYC) – you may remember that at one point they would round up stories from “Around the ists”, bringing together the top headlines from cities around the world in one quick … Continue reading
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Sauté: Pile the Pizza
I blame the current streak of continuing to cook and create in the kitchen entirely on Betty. It’s her fault; I think she wears that accusation proudly. The things we’ve been dining on aren’t exactly Betty-style recipes (but they’re D-approved, … Continue reading
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Roasted Cauliflower & Leeks with Arugula Pesto Pasta
As of late, there is one single factor that will motivate me to create in the kitchen – ingredients on their last leg, vegetables that may not live to see another crisp, fresh-feeling day. Last week I purchased fennel, leeks … Continue reading
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Betty Says: Measure. Cook Rice
Rice did not make a good first impression with me; it bubbled over once or twice (I have to watch this pan? Boring.), tasted either too dry or way too moist, and it did this to my pan: Multiply that … Continue reading
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Eggplant: A Fruit, More than a Hue
To get things started, the eggplant would like one thing to be clear – it is actually a fruit. However, similar to its fellow nightshade family member, the tomato, it’s often treated in meals as a vegetable (how often do … Continue reading
Fennel: the Licorice Onion
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t even sure what I was looking for. I had a soup recipe that called for Fennel, and fingers crossed that Trader Joe’s actually carried it (valid concern; their produce section can be randomly selective). I … Continue reading
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