Artichoke Soup with Pesto Toast, Kale with Sausage, and Orzo Salad

So for the last two weeks, I thought I was going home to the Top Chef Allstars finale and for the last two weeks, I have been wrong.  Normally, I hate being wrong; but in this case, I am happy to extend the life of one of my favorite shows.  Finally, it was finale time…

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Pesto Tuna Sandwich, Beets with Feta, and Mini Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

Last night was the season finale of Top Chef.  Actually, it wasn’t – apparently there’s another episode; but since I thought it was, I wanted to make sure I prepared some new recipes.  I didn’t want to eat take out or leftovers while watching these All Stars cook food magic.  That said, it was late…

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Four Cheese Truffle Mac

I had a major craving for mac and cheese and couldn’t help but give into it last night.  I didn’t just want any mac; I wanted truffle mac.  This country may be going into truffle oil exhaustion (it’s everywhere!), but I still think it goes so well with mac and cheese. I went to the…

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Poor Man’s Chicken Pot Pie

When I told my Mom about the delicious casserole I cooked last week, she told me that she tried to cook a casserole for my Daddy when they first married.  “Casseroles are for poor people,” he told her.  He must have later warmed to the idea because I ate a lot of casseroles growing up.…

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