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orangey goodness in the form of french toast

Posted at August 4, 2010

.My favorite snack is a good recipe. No really. I read a recipe online, in a book (I often go to Borders to read cookbooks to supplement my minimal lunch) or in a magazine, and my mouth waters with delight. I imagine myself tasting it… and then fill myself up with the idea of making [...]

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summer yummies: bruschetta, chocolate and brie

Posted at July 12, 2010

.When Mr. M is out of town, I throw back to my single days and often make silly things for dinner. Last Tuesday was no exception, as I stopped off at the store to buy some fresh bread but felt a bit uninspired to cook much since it was so darn hot out. I figured [...]

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grilled chicken with oregano and lemon

Posted at June 10, 2010

.Sometimes all you want, after a long hot summer day, is a light easy dinner that you can cook outside. That’s exactly what we were searching for when we happened upon this grilled chicken recipe over the weekend. And since we don’t have a crazy fancy outdoor kitchen with gas burners… the orzo did get [...]

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easy chicken enchiladas

Posted at June 3, 2010

.My favorite indulgence in the “ready made” section of our grocery store are their chicken enchiladas. The meat is so delicious (straight from the rotisserie, I think) and the sauce is to die for. But paying $8/lb. for them is more of an “eating out” luxury than an everyday at-home type of meal. So when [...]

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chicken chilaquiles at home

Posted at April 29, 2010

. I can admit that I’m incredibly tempted by any sort of recipe that promises “fast/easy/quick” preparation these day, but I still want to have fun in the kitchen and make something yummy. This recipe for Chicken Chilaquiles was easy and yummy, and it had the added benefit of being a dish that we love [...]

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who doesnt’ want to throw a chocolate party?

Posted at January 28, 2010

. I’m not going to lie… I think I said, “OMG – Look at this!” about 15 times to Mr. M last night as I flipped through the latest Sunset Magazine. But the showstopper of the issue was most definitely the chocolate recipes that they had. Do you see how good those sugared chocolate beignets [...]