Last night, two new recipes got the THK treatment, and I am happy to report they both came out well. I first tried my hand at jalapeno poppers. I only just tried this bar snack about 3 years ago – I was always pulled in the direction of mozzarella sticks or potato skins – but…
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Spinach Burgers
Tonight I went all vegetarian and made a spinach burger. Not a burger topped with spinach, a burger made of spinach. I sautéed spinach with onion and then mixed in a bowl with egg, breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, and spices (cumin, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes). Once combined, I formed the spinach mixture into patties and…
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Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
My brother doesn’t cook all too often, but when he gets a dish on the brain, he’ll get into the kitchen and throw all his weight behind it. The last time I was home, his dish du jour was a buffalo chicken sandwich. My bubba got behind the stove and prepped sandwiches for the whole…
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Lavender Pork and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Pecans
Last time I was home, my Mom gifted me with a lavender meat rub she could no longer use. Normally, I wouldn’t want her cast-offs – if it’s not good enough for her kitchen, why would I want it? I decided to accept the gift when she explained that although she thought it was delicious,…
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Brussels Sprout Leaf Salad and Sriracha Mayo Grilled Cheese
Not long ago, I saw a recipe for Brussels Sprout salad on a blog I am almost surprised I follow, The Chubby Vegetarian. It may come as a shock that I am a fan of such a site, as I am a meat lover through and through; however, the more blog browsing I did, the…
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Quinoa Stuffed Portobellos
Oh how happy my refrigerator is! After many long, lonely nights, its contents were finally replenished after a trip to Trader Joe’s. I was a good girl and went to the gym this morning and I wanted to keep the healthy streak going, so I made a nice meal out of stuffed mushrooms. Usually, my…
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6 Courses for Matt and Karina
I wanted to do something special for Matt and Karina to celebrate their recent engagement so I decided to prepare dinner for them. An engagement is a pretty big deal so I decided to pull out all the stops for our intimate dinner party. I planned a six course dinner and somehow managed to time…
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Artichoke Pesto Pizza and Rosemary Truffle Mushroom Pizza
I’m a major pizza fan. Matt and I could single-handedly put Cici’s Pizza and their all-you-can-eat pizza buffet out of business if we wanted. But then we wouldn’t have anymore all-you-can-eat pizza and that would be a sad world to live in. It’s not like I think Cici’s is the best pizza around – far from…
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Yellow Squash Soup and Pork, Nectarine, and Blue Cheese Wrap
Andrew had a conflict last night and I have one next week, which means our True Blood dinners had to be put on hold. While I have no idea how I am going to call on the strength to keep myself from watching for two weeks, it will all be worth it when we do…
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Crab Stuffed Avocado
Most of tonight’s dinner came from the prepared food section of Whole Foods, but the appetizer was made by yours truly. I found the recipe for herbed crab salad stuffed avocados in a magazine ages ago but always felt like I needed an occasion to make it. Why? Am I not special enough? The consensus…
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Peaches to Apples 