Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
Wow. It’s been forever since I’ve done one of these posts. Hopefully it was worth the wait. The Dish: No fail, every time I’m eating Thai food (or even thinking about eating Thai food) I say that line “Jack talk Thai” from Meet The Parents. And then giggle to myself because for some reason I…
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Shredded Brussels sprouts are usually used as a base for something (like a salad or hash), but I like the idea of incorporating it into another dish, like pasta. While 1 cup of macaroni cooked up, I sauteed 2 slices of bacon (chopped) in a pan. Next I added half of a chopped yellow onion and one clove of garlic…
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Even though Labor Day is over, it’s still technically summer, which means it’s still technically summer corn season. This recipe not only takes advantage of the seasonal veggie, but also of the cast iron skillet, which makes this a one-pot dish, perfect for the no-fuss type of cooking I like to do in 90 degree…
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I’ve discovered a pretty great sandwich combo: roast beef + cream cheese + chives. I used these three ingredients to make rollups for lunch the other day and liked it so much I decided to make it a legit sandwich later in the week. Spread 1-2 soup spoons of light cream cheese on a whole wheat…
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It’s pizza, as a burrito. Nothing bad about that. This dish of my own design sounds strange – so much so that Albert wasn’t sold on it and chose to eat the previous night’s leftovers instead – but it tastes so good. Once Albert smelled it and saw me eating it, he regretted his decision…
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Just because I had the day off on Friday doesn’t mean I was going to order Seamless for lunch. I knew I’d be spending a good bit of money over the weekend, so there was no need to pay for lunch on what was still technically a weekday. I took advantage of some leftovers and…
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Though scallops sound ambitious, they’re actually the best thing to make when you’re in need of a quick and easy weeknight meal. They take almost zero time to cook and require very little seasoning so if you can find them on sale, grab em! Start by cooking your asparagus (one bunch should cover three people).…
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When we go on our annual ski trip, my family always stays in and cooks for two of the nights. Every year, we make the same two meals; it’s tradition. One of those meals is spaghetti and meatball night because who doesn’t love some good comfort food after a long day on the slopes? Well,…
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My beau is seriously into swordfish lately. He requests it regularly, and when he heard there was some in the freezer on Sunday night, he voluntarily took it out to thaw. He’s not usually one to get his hands dirty with raw food, but seeing his enthusiasm, I was happy to cook it for him…
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Trader Joe’s turkey meatballs are my weekday mealtime savior. Bless you, Trader Joe’s meatballs and your quick cooking ways. After loving this wrap, I decided to try a new version. Like the other wrap, it’s got a Mediterranean feel, but more crunch and even more Mediterranean-y, thanks to our good friend tahini. In the five…
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Peaches to Apples 