Category: EAT/DRINK
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Corn and Red Pepper Quesadilla
We have been making these every week for months. I’m sorry I’m just now sharing them with you, because they are my favorite, go-to lunch. Sweet bell pepper and corn play nicely with creamy Monterey Jack cheese. Avocado tossed in a little lime and sprinkled with salt and pepper rounds the dish out. Almost as…
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Fast Food: Alphabet Soup
Few things are happier than alphabet shaped noodles. I rank them right up there with kittens, miniature tea sets and bubbles. But, while you may still love the shape, you might have outgrown the flavor of the canned variety. My recipe for alphabet soup is crazy easy, kid-friendly and ready in under 30 minutes. (I…
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Baklava Sundaes
It’s that time of year when we’re all thinking of chocolate, which is not a bad thing. But, I’d like to introduce you to something a little different – my baklava sundae. Phyllo cups, honey, cinnamon and pecans are all reminiscent of the classic dessert without all the work. These take well under 20 minutes…
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Tomato Soup
Having babies, meeting Mr. Right or finishing a really wonderful, 600-page book are all things worth waiting for no matter how long they might take. My tomato soup should probably be on that list, though it may not be as life-changing as the other items….(maybe). I talk a lot about quick and easy meals here,…
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Greek Nachos
Lately, nachos have been on my mind. I’ve been thinking of different flavor combinations that might work in nacho form. It’s basically Nobel Laureate kind of stuff in here. Lucky for you, I was on to something. Homemade pita chips are layered with a lemon/garlic white bean dip. Those are topped with tomatoes and a…
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Sweet Potato Soup
Soup is basically Ellie’s favorite food on the planet. Just before writing this, I watched her eat three helpings of lemon chicken soup and attempt to lick the bowl. This sweet potato soup has the same effect on her. It is comforting and lightly spiced with cinnamon, but has a little bit of sherry vinegar…
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Carmelita Bark
In elementary school, Sarah Swafford brought oatmeal carmelitas for her birthday. Have you had them before? They’re a layered bar cookie with chocolate, oatmeal and caramel. One bite and I was hooked. I can’t remember why, but her mother shared the recipe. I don’t know if I asked for it or if they were so…
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Cookbook Gift Guide
Hello, my name is Lane, and I am addicted to cookbooks. Like, head over heels, can’t get enough of them. Here, I’ve rounded up a cookbook gift guide based on favorites from my shelves.
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Gingerbread Oatmeal
*In this photo, her cups are ballet dancing. Last year, Ellie wouldn’t touch oatmeal. In fact, I made her a bowl, and she straight up spit it out. Well, actually, she let it fall out of her mouth, but it was the same result. Cut to this winter, I had mixed myself up a batch…
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Anatomy of a Cheese Board
A cheese board or platter is my go-to appetizer. It’s elegant, a crowd-pleaser and ridiculously easy to put together. Whether we’re having date night at home, throwing a birthday party for Ellie or hosting Thanksgiving, I love how easy it is to customize and scale up. When it comes to my cheese game plan, I follow the…