Monthly Archives: May 2014

Tabbouleh. New Music From Acre Tarn.

Happy Mother’s Day! While I plan on making myself some highly decadent dessert today (per usual!), I had to share this healthy and very good recipe for Tabbouleh. Sometimes a simple dinner made with lots of vibrant, fresh ingredients is … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Toffee Crunch Coffee Sundaes.

I’ve got to keep this quick. I’m catering the desserts for a friend’s Hunger Games themed dinner party tonight and not quite finished. I can’t wait to share the recipes with you. For now you have this absolutely fantastic and … Continue reading

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30-Minute Stovetop Lasagna. New Music From Linus In The Sapphire.

Yes, I do, because I get to share this super quick, super easy recipe with you. Hey Lasagna lovers. Like me you probably don’t get to make lasagna as often as you would like since a good one takes a … Continue reading

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Shrimp In Jalapeño Cream Sauce. New Music From Milly Majuc.

I am not at all familiar with Nicaraguan cuisine. When I read that this yummy sounding recipe was a favorite Nicaraguan dish of the blog writer, I decided to learn more. What I learned was “The Nicaraguan diet consists mainly … Continue reading

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Springtime Apple Pie. Stampede Road On The Stereo.

It’s been more than 7 weeks since spring officially arrived. It’s still chilly here in Vermont, but the daffodils are out and the grass is greening up. It was definitely spring in my kitchen this weekend when I made this … Continue reading

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The Pioneer Woman’s Greek Salad. Pioneer On The Stereo.

Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman, is one of those cooking personalities that fascinates me and repels me at the same time. I mean, she’s just too good to be true. Mother of four adorable home-schooled children, wife … Continue reading

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Bánh Mì Hot Dogs. Salt And Pepper Fries With Onion And Jalapeño.

Q: Where does the president keep his armies? A: In his sleevies. And that is because I am flat out of hot dog jokes. This is probably one of the best dinners I have made in recent times. Grilled hot … Continue reading

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Monster Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookies. New Music From ICENI.

These cookies got their ‘Monster’ title from me. Seriously, they are Monster Cookies. Almost too big for this guy. More along the lines of this fellow. Every time I lifted a cookie, I would think “What a monster!”. Every bite: … Continue reading

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Black Bean Mole With Coconut Couscous. Getting My Mumblecore On With Transmontane.

TIL that there is a thing called Mumblecore. (Like my little internet speak?) According to Wikipedia, “Mumblecore is a subgenre of American independent film characterized by low budget production values and amateur actors, heavily focused on naturalistic dialogue.” Mumblecore has … Continue reading

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Smothered Green Chile And Cilantro Burritos. Listening To The Pastels.

This is one of those recipes that sounds too good to be true. Frozen purchased burritos. Any flavor you like. Ten minutes of your time. Dinner’s on the table. All you do is microwave the burritos. Make a creamy green … Continue reading

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