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Sometimes, you’re not going to make creamed spinach. Maybe you don’t have the time or perhaps you’re watching your waistline. Well, I’m here to tell you that I’ve got your satisfying alternative right here. Just cook up some frozen spinach. When it’s done, add some salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and cotija cheese to…
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“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When the…
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Argentinean means MEAT, so make sure you beeline for the mixed grill when you go to Libertador. The mixed grill for two includes short ribs steak, chicken breast, chorizo, morcilla, and sweetbreads and is served with mixed green salad and fries. It can easily serve four if you make a pit stop at the app station first.…
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Oh it’s Winter, alright. It’s gotten very cold in NYC so I’m getting used to bundling up. The long weekend totally snuck up on me, and I’m excited to have a somewhat surprise extra day to relax. I don’t have too much planned, so I’m hoping we organize a fun excursion and a lot of…
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I had no idea L’Amico is a Laurent Tourendel restaurant. I picked it simply because it was close to both the PATH and R trains. Now that I know, however, it makes sense why our meal was so good. The menu is continental, but has some Italian inflection, most notable within the stellar pasta section. Because…
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Most people make buffalo chicken dip with canned chicken and a cheddar cheese topping. No way; not for this chick. Though the flavor is good (what cream cheese/Frank’s Red Hot based food isn’t?), the texture is uniform. That’s no fun. I used this recipe and found it gave me the perfect texture and a good…
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Taco Tuesday doesn’t have to mean actual tacos, just an approximation of sorts. Recently, we ditched the tortillas and made quinoa taco bowls. All the ingredients of a taco, just a little less messy and healthier (thanks the the rice/quinoa swap). While the quinoa cooks, start browning ground turkey with taco seasoning (chili powder, garlic powder,…
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“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When the…
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Anyplace called House of Lasagna has got my attention piqued. I loooove lasagna. It’s one of my favorite dishes to make and a sure favorite to eat. The thing is, it’s usually an afterthought at Italian restaurants. The focus is always on the penne or the chicken parm. Strangely enough, even though this restaurant has…
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Welcome to 2016, folks! Have you already given up on your New Year’s Resolutions? I’m still holding strong on mine. I’m also getting back into the groove at work – it’s not as bad as I thought it would be! This year’s NYE was much different from any other for me. Cait and Dave decided…
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Peaches to Apples 