Beets and Blue Cheese

7 Apr

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I love beets. I lived my first 20 years avoiding them. But then one weekend I was in Brooklyn visiting my future sister-in-law and she suggested we check out this restaurant with bangin’ burgers. She went on to share that they were served topped with cheddar cheese, a fried egg, and a fresh thick slice of beet. Yes, that’s right, beet. Little did I know that this experience would change my life forever!

My love for beets has only grown since that fateful day. Sometimes, when you don’t like a food, you just need to try it in an unconventional way and it’ll change your whole opinion. Trust me.

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Gruyere Soufflé

4 Apr

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There is nothing more heavenly and delicious than a cheese soufflé. The French were so spot on about this dish (and a number of other delicious things). The great thing about soufflés is that they do not require lots of special ingredients. With a few extra steps and enough cheese in your fridge, you can impress your family and friends with this decadent meal.

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Sesame Kale Salad

27 Mar

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In the last year or two, the food industry has become obsessed with kale. You see it everywhere these days, and fad or not, I think it’s a good thing. After all, it’s been a while since a green leafy vegetable made it to the popular party!

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Eggplant Parmesan

24 Mar

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Eggplant Parmesan is one of those dishes that makes my comfort food list, but since it requires a few special steps, I don’t get around to making it all that frequently. Here is my slightly healthier-than-average version of Eggplant Parmesan. Just in time for meat-less lent!

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New York – Buffalo

10 Mar

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I was recently in the home of the Buffalo wing, and yes, I ate some. They were predictably delicious, as were many other things I managed to snack on while on the road.

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Quesadillas

6 Mar

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To me quesadillas are a comfort food, and something you can make so easily at home that you’ll never want to order another one at a restaurant!

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Cilantro & Arugula Tabouleh

26 Feb

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Who doesn’t like tabouleh? It’s so fresh and goes with pretty much everything. If you’re not used to it, or havent tried it, think of it as middle eastern salsa.

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