Category: EAT/DRINK
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Fast Food: Pork Chops with Grilled Plums & Bacon, Goat Cheese Corn
After wrangling Ellie into her seat and glancing at the table, Keegan said, “You made all this in about 45 minutes?” Yes, yes I did. I am a wizard. Okay, maybe not, but the key to fast dinners is using ingredients that can be prepared quickly. Pork chops take between 10 and 15 minutes to…
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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Pancakes & a Newsletter
Hi-lo! (as Ellie would say) Today, I have pancakes with chocolate chips (and zucchini) for you. They are wonderful. For these, I used my favorite basic pancake recipe, but with zucchini and chocolate chips stirred in for good measure. If you have a garden that grows zucchini a foot and half long like mine, you’re…
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Cantaloupe, Mozzarella & Balsamic
This 3-ingredient side is a riff on a dish we had in Italy several years ago. While we were there, we ate our weight in prosciutto e melone, which was often served with the prettiest fresh mozzarella. (It’s a wonder we came back.) In my version, creamy mozzarella pairs perfectly with reduced balsamic vinegar. Both…
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How to Make a Vinaigrette
Making your own vinaigrette is so easy, but the result always tastes better than the bottled stuff. Plus, when you tell people you made it, they’ll think you’re fancy. In this short video, I’m sharing how to make a vinaigrette. Mustard, agave, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper work together to…
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Fast Food: Grilled Chicken Salad with Nectarines & Fresh Corn
Does anyone else feel like their hot dog/brownie/ice cream intake is off the charts lately? No, just me? Hmm. Well, if like our family, you’re in need of a recharge, I’d like to suggest a market fresh salad full of sweet nectarines, creamy fresh mozzarella and peppery arugula. Salads are the original fast food, which…
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Peaches & Cream Popsicles
On Tuesday night when the house was dark and Ellie was tucked into her bed, I made popsicles. I had been eyeing this recipe for swirled berry yogurt popsicles from Smitten Kitchen, but wanted to make a few modifications. Peaches were whirred together with honey, and a cinnamon flavored simple syrup was swirled into…
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A 4th of July Picnic
Have you made plans for the 4th yet? I typically think of backyard BBQ’s with cheese covered burgers, a simple pasta salad and brownies (or apple pie). This year, I’d like to recommend something a little different – a 4th of July picnic. We had a picnic on our back patio this weekend, and even Ellie…
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Explore: Strawberry Cornmeal Griddle Cakes
This weekend, after you’ve crawled out of bed and shuffled down the hall, you should make these strawberry cornmeal griddle cakes from Smitten Kitchen. Faintly sweet and studded with strawberries, you’ll love their light cornmeal texture. Just do it. he weekends should be for exploring. Every Friday this month, I’m sharing something fun to check…
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Adult Floats: Raspberry Lemon and Aquaverde
Ever since picking up the June issue of Bon Appetit, I haven’t been able to get the idea of an adult ice cream float out of my head. I loved their combinations, but wanted to try something that was completely my own. I started thinking about sorbet and came up with two versions. Keegan and…
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Fast Food: Herby Turkey Burgers, Potatoes & Green Beans
This meal is lick your fingers good. It is also incredibly fast and easy to make. It might be the perfect summer meal. You will not feel mad about eating it.