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Fried Green Tomatoes

30 Nov

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Say what you will. Some things are just better fried. And tomatoes are one of them.

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Goat Cheese Truffle Pasta

17 Jul

IMG_9855This is the perfect example of a, “What’s in your pantry?” dinner. And don’t be fooled, just because I write a cooking blog doesn’t mean that whip-it-up meals don’t take place on a regular basis. This is a pretty typical situation for me. After coming home from work, I survey what we have between our frigde and our pantry and I make dinner. Fortunately, my husband fell in love with this pasta dish. I will definitely be making it again since it was such a success – and so easy. The more of these kinds of meals you make, the better you become at knowing what ingredients will mesh well together.

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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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