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Chili Lime Black Bean Burgers and a Photo Experiment
Recently returned back from Food Blog Forum at Walt Disney World. At the conference, we had an informative lecture from professional food photographers Diane Cu and Todd Porter. In their discussion,...
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Sweet and Sour Chicken and Vegetables
I had just finished planting a few veggies in my garden, which I will be posting about soon, when I heard a grumbling noise coming from my stomach. I hadn’t planned anything for dinner and with dirt...
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Salmon Burgers and Homemade Tartar Sauce
I swear I am not totally burger obsessed! First the black bean burgers and now these. I wasn’t even paying attention and bought an 8 back of burger buns! Why can’t you buy just 2 or 3? Actually, I’m...
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Grilled Skirt Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce
Food possesses a magical quality. It can take us to far away places and let us learn about cultures that we might not get to actually visit or experience. With steaks sizzling on the grill and sangria...
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Punjabi Chicken Curry
One of my favorite things about food is exploring different cuisines from other cultures and areas of the world. I recently took an Indian cooking class from Aparna Khanolkar, The Mistress of Spice. I...
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Grilled Chicken with Fresh Cherry Sauce
There are three things that come to mind when I think of the 4th of July: The American Flag, fireworks, and grilling! While I hope you will be waving your flag and attending a fireworks show, I can...
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Soba Noodle Salad with Miso Dressing
We are in the middle of summer and it seems like a heat wave has swept across the country. I was watching the weather on the news the other day and pretty much the whole country was red- meaning hot,...
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Quick Tomato Sauce
So, I have officially been through my first hurricane – and it was a doozy! Hurricane Sandy, or Frankenstorm, as I like to refer to it, has shut down NYC and most of the East Coast for that matter! I...
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Indian Spiced Tomato and Black Bean Soup
The city seems to finally be getting back to normal after devastating Hurricane Sandy whirled though the East Coast. I heard that lower Manhattan actually has power again and most of the subway lines...
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7 Tips for How to Cook the Perfect Burger
With summer in full swing, many of us are heading outside to fire up the grill — and one iconic summer staple that we’re all making is burgers. Before you start flipping, there are a few tips to keep...
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Easy Beef and Bean Chili
Chili is always kind of fool-proof, isn’t it? Unless your slow cooker decides to malfunction. Rude. So, stovetop chili was my next option—and it kind of kicked my slow cooker’s ass. Think of this...
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Fresh Bean and Corn Salad & Herb Storage Tip
This salad is always in my refrigerator during the summer. It is so simple to make and everyone loves it! Plus, it’s healthy for you! Sometimes, I scoop some on a green salad for a light lunch or...
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Sweet Potatoes with Greens, Feta, & Walnuts
So, I am only going a bit stir crazy cooped up in my apartment thanks to Sandycation! I have cleaned my entire apartment, practiced yoga, and even installed that French Rosetta Stone that has been...
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Crock Pot Chicken Curry
“I finally got a crock pot and it’s the best thing ever,” said everyone, all the time, everywhere. Well, I officially uttered that phrase last week and now I’m a slow cooker believer! It is possibly...
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Sweet and Sour Chicken and Vegetables
This easy sweet and sour chicken and vegetables skillet dish is a snap to make on a busy weeknight. And that is exactly what I did… I had just finished planting a few vegetables in my garden and I...
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Salmon Burgers and Homemade Tartar Sauce
I swear I am not totally burger obsessed! First the black bean burgers and now these salmon burgers and homemade tartar sauce. I wasn’t even paying attention and bought an eight pack of burger buns!...
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Grilled Skirt Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce
Food possesses a magical quality. It can take us to far away places and let us learn about cultures that we might not get to actually visit or experience. This grilled skirt steak with cilantro...
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Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Let me first say that this recipe for Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Harissa Yogurt Sauce is not as complicated as it sounds. It is actually quite simple—and easy enough to whip up on a weeknight. These...
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Homemade Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Comfort food at its finest, this homemade stovetop mac and cheese is easy, creamy, and always a family favorite. During the cold months, nothing is better than a warm bowl of pasta smothered in a...
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Sausage Tortellini Soup with Peppers and Kale
This hearty Sausage Tortellini Soup with Peppers and Kale is a filling and warming main dish full of fresh and spicy flavor. Where is spring weather? After my first year living in Boston—and the worst...
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