Beans / Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Vegetarian

Quinoa and White Bean Burgers

I know I've mentioned this several times before, but I LOVE Fine Cooking magazine. I receive a subscription every year for Christmas from my parents. I end up trying several…

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February 25, 2015

Beans / Main Dishes / Shellfish / Vegetables

Shrimp with White Beans, Spinach and Tomatoes

The flavor in this dish was unexpected and wonderful. The lemon zest and juice brought this dish to life. I loved it so much I had two big servings. I…

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February 24, 2015

Cheese / Dairy / Main Dishes / Pasta / Side Dish

Individual Mac and Cheese Cups

One of my sons is a huge dairy fan. He loves milk, yogurt and things made with cheese like macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese, cheese quesadillas, etc. He saw me…

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February 22, 2015

Appetizer / Cheese / Eggs / Side Dish / Vegetables

Gnocchi Verde (Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings)

One of the many reasons I love shopping at Trader Joe's is because of their frozen food section. They have the most interesting frozen vegetables. Two of my favorites are…

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February 15, 2015

Cheese / Soups / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Andean Potato and Cheese Soup (Locro de Papa)

I have never cooked with queso fresco before. I saw some in Costco the other day, so I picked up a package. I bought 2 eight-ounce blocks, so you'll probably…

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February 7, 2015

Dairy / Desserts / Nuts

Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

If you are a fan of Funny Bones, these cupcakes are for you. The chocolate cake recipe is amazing, as is the peanut butter filling. They taste just like Drake's…

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February 5, 2015

Salads / Side Dish

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Maple

I have had my eye on this recipe for a long time. I'm a huge fan of recipes by Yotam Ottolenghi. One tastes more interesting and full of flavor than…

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February 4, 2015

Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

I have been making these cookies for a while now and they're delicious. I found the recipe on the back of a bag of King Arthur flour. I love the…

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February 1, 2015

Soups / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Parker’s Split Pea Soup

NYC is about to be dumped on by about 24 inches of snow. Schools are closed tomorrow, roads close tonight at 11pm, as does mass transit. It's going to be…

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January 26, 2015

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Snacks

Chocolate Ricotta Muffins

I know I haven't posted in a while. I've officially become more of an occasional food blogger. With four boys in middle school, my time is devoted to them -…

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January 25, 2015