FAST FINDS
Simple Sundays | Filipino Beef Nilaga {Nilagang Baka}
The arrival of autumn delivers waves of nostalgia. The scent of crayons and number two pencils bring me back to fall afternoons spent at the kitchen table, still dressed in my plaid uniform, busily scribbling away in my marble notebooks. A few steps away, the…
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Colombian Chicken, Corn & Potato Stew {Ajiaco}
One of my dearest childhood friends growing up came from a very warm and loving Colombian family. Back when it was safe to walk to school alone at a young age, I would make the walk from my home, with her house as a little…
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Simple Sundays | Oatmeal Flaxseed Cookies
Long before cookbooks like The Sneaky Chef and Deceptively Delicious surfaced, I used to think that the quintessential Oatmeal Raisin Cookie was the original stealthy recipe used by cunning moms everywhere. The cookie was the perfect way to hide a hardy and nutrient rich cereal…
Read MoreHot Stuff | Plate by Plate and 1-2-Simple Cooking
These Thai chilis aren’t the only thing that is hot. Every so often, I catch wind of some really exciting and worthwhile efforts in our culinary community. I wanted to share two projects with you today, and hope you consider supporting them! Have a wonderful…
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Herbed Polenta Fries with Mushroom & Artichoke Fricassée
What do you eat when you’re alone? You know, those nights when you may be dining solo, when you don’t really “need” to cook for someone? We all have those meals. There are some nights when all I really want to eat is a big…
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Black and White Cookies
Black and White Cookies – a New York deli classic. Frosted with vanilla and chocolate icing, these cake-like cookies deliver the best of both worlds.
Read MoreGiveaway | Back to the Roots Mushroom Kit
I was supposed to have a green thumb. Those types of things are genetic, are they not? I always assumed that I would inherit my mother’s plant-whisperer talents. The woman could just look at a plant and will it to grow. Never mind if a…
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Simple Sundays | Mushroom Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites
Ah, a long weekend! What a difference one extra day can make. Wouldn’t it be nice if every weekend was a three day weekend? There would be so much more time for relaxing, entertaining, and good eating! Do you have any plans to entertain this…
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Nutella Ganache Covered Cheesecake
Nutella Ganache Covered Cheesecake is a New York style cheesecake recipe that is a dense yet fluffy cheesecake base, covered in a thick layer of Nutella ganache. The ultimate decadent cheesecake experience! Enjoy this cheesecake at your next celebration!
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Chickpea Salad
Chickpea salad is the one salad that is our true warm-weather staple. Chock full of summer’s best, it’s fresh, vibrant, and goes with everything! Enjoy the recipe for this hearty, vegetarian chickpea salad at your next picnic or BBQ!
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Italian Wedding Soup
This Italian Wedding Soup recipe features homemade meatballs, plenty of veggies, and acini di pepe pasta (which you can easily substitute if needed). It’s favorite with kids and adults alike!
Read MoreCrab Cakes with Chimichurri Dressed Pea Sprouts & Avocado
My memories of savoring freshly prepared crab are very rustic and humble. I grew up on the East coast, where blue crab was plentiful. My mom would bring them home live from the market, and the lively critters would scamper in the paper bags, sometimes…
Read MoreFresh Spring Rolls with Spicy Carrot Sauce
Does anyone else find farmers markets in the summer both captivating and annoying? Hear me out — I love, love, love, our farmers markets: the abundance of freshness and perfect ripeness in every stall, the bites of rarity, those special finds. But you see, that’s…
Read MoreSimple Sundays | Peanut Butter Pie
I made a Peanut Butter Pie. Many of you already know why. And if you do not, please take a moment to watch this beautiful video from White on Rice Couple, Todd Porter & Diane Cu. It explains it all so much more eloquently than…
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