Main Dishes / Vegetables

Ultimate Shepherd’s Pie

  The weather has been a little wacky in NYC this month. We had some unseasonably warm weather in March. Unfortunately that didn't continue in April, which has been quite…

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April 30, 2012

Beans / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Soups / Vegetables

Curried Lentil Stew with Potatoes

  Despite what the food looks like (I actually think it looks a little like dog food - is that terrible to say?) I found it to be incredibly delicious…

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April 20, 2012

Beans / Cheese / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables

Mexican Lasagna

I really like this recipe, and I've made it twice in the last week. It's easy to throw together - it's actually the easiest lasagna I've ever made - and…

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April 9, 2012

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