Beans / Fruit / Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Side Dish / Vegetables

Chipotle Quinoa with Corn and Black Beans

Ok, I think I've posted enough sweet recipes lately. Time for a change. I'm on a quinoa kick these days.   I found that Trader Joe's sells a great bag of…

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April 4, 2012

Main Dishes / Pork / Poultry / Shellfish / Vegetables

Cajun Jambalaya

Jambalaya, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is derived from the Provençal word 'jambalaia' which means mish-mash or mixup. It also means a pilaf of rice. The other day was…

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February 17, 2012

Dairy / Main Dishes / Poultry / Vegetables

Chicken and Dumplings

I've made this recipe a couple of times now. Filling and delicious, it's pure comfort food that's great to serve on a chilly evening. We're finally having some chilly nights…

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January 16, 2012

Fruit / Nuts / Poultry / Salads / Vegetables

Spinach Salad with Chicken and Apples

I have been making this spinach salad for years - longer than I've been married actually. I have no idea where I found the recipe. I'm so happy to finally…

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January 12, 2012

Beans / Main Dishes / Vegetables

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

This chili is delicious, and it's a perfect weeknight meal because it doesn't take too long to prepare.   I made it for dinner on Sunday after we had been out…

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December 18, 2011

Side Dish / Vegetables

Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

We're in the height of brussels sprouts season here in NY and this recipe is particularly delicious. It's so good that I've made it twice in the last week. I…

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December 14, 2011

Side Dish / Vegetables

Salt ‘n’ Vinegar Roasted Potatoes

Made these potatoes tonight. In my usual fashion, they weren't ready with the rest of dinner. They came out of the oven just as we had finished the rest of…

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December 11, 2011

Dairy / Fruit / Side Dish / Vegetables

Barefoot Carrot Salad

The other night I was looking for a quick and easy side dish - and one that I might get the boys to try. A couple of them will begrudgingly…

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December 5, 2011

Cheese / Pasta / Side Dish / Vegetables

Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

I have made this twice recently for dinner parties and everyone loved it. The first time I made it, my girlfriend asked if she could take the leftovers home, she…

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November 18, 2011

Main Dishes / Poultry / Vegetables

Chicken Pot Pie

This is a perfect weeknight meal because it doesn't take very long to assemble and it only cooks for 35 minutes. The secret is buying a rotisserie chicken that's already…

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November 8, 2011