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  • salads,  soups + stews

    Crunchy + Garlicky Croutons

    2019-06-23 /

    This is an open letter to Mrs. Kitchens, my former neighbor and babysitting employer. Dear Mrs. Kitchens, There was this one occasion when I babysat your kids that I found a container of crunchy bread chunks in the pantry. Those chunks were so savory + buttery that I started eating them–just one or two each time I walked through the kitchen. What harm was there in eating a few toasted pieces of bread? Well, I am not sure what happened next…things are a little foggy…but the next thing I remember was seeing the bottom of the container, unobstructed.  I had eaten ALL the bread. So I write this open letter…

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  • eat,  gluten free,  soups + stews,  vegan,  vegetarian

    Ultimate Spicy Vegan Slow-Cooker Chili

    2019-01-30 /

    This vegan chili is so kick-ass it could convert carnivores to a plant-based diet. No joke. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. It is so healthy + hearty they won’t miss the meat! This upcoming weekend hosts a clash of colossal titans, and you need a game plan. Here’s how it is going down: You’re going to make this delicios vegan chili for weekend dinner. Then you’ll pour some of it over chips to make these Ultimate Fully Loaded nachos for The Big Game. Next you’re going to slather the chili on baked potatoes for Monday’s family friendly meal. Put the rest in the freezer for dinner on the…

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    Pasta with Wild Funghi Trifolati

    2018-11-06

    Ultimate Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos

    2019-01-30

    Truffles were my ruin

    2018-08-12
  • soups + stews,  vegetarian

    Velvety Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Soup

    2019-01-08 /

    Soup’s on! You know why? 1. The weather is crisp, 2. I found beautiful red peppers on sale and went crazy, and 3. January is National Soup Month! This velvety rich soup is one you will want to cozy up to during these winter months. It is vibrant + piquant + creamy. That combination = DELICIOUS! Roasting the peppers intensifies their flavor and adds a welcomed touch of smoke. Slip them into the oven for a couple of minutes, wait for their skins to blister, then sweat them and peel. So simple yet yields impressive results. Red bell peppers headline this recipe because of the unique sweetness they develop as…

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    Cioppino

    2018-12-26

    Spicy Asian Chicken & Vegetable Soup

    2019-01-02

    Crunchy + Garlicky Croutons

    2019-06-23
  • poultry,  soups + stews

    Spicy Asian Chicken & Vegetable Soup

    2019-01-02 /

    Rainy day. Me. Pajamas. This soup.

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    The Man’s Spicy Dragon Wings

    2018-10-29

    D@mn Delicious Chicken Souvlaki

    2019-02-26

    Vietnamese Shredded Chicken + Noodle Salad

    2019-06-17
  • gluten free,  seafood,  soups + stews

    Cioppino

    2018-12-26 /

    I recommend making the red sauce a day ahead to meld together the flavors. Cool uncovered, then chill, covered. Bring to a simmer before adding seafood. It will make a big difference! Cioppino.  In Italian it translates to heaven in a bowl. Well, not really. But it is so droolworthy it should translate that way. Cioppino is the American name for zuppa di pesce, or “soup of the fish.” While you are likely to find local seafood stewed in a tomato-wine broth on any coastal menu in Italy, you’d be hard pressed to find it referred to as cioppino. Its genesis is rooted to the docks of San Francisco where…

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    Quick + Easy Blackened Shrimp 

    2019-06-22

    Mexican Three-Way* BLT Dip

    2019-02-10

    Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dressing

    2019-02-18
  • gluten free,  soups + stews,  vegan,  vegetarian

    Spicy Chipotle Pumpkin Chili

    2018-12-04 /

    It is obvious Americans love chili. Cowboy Will Rogers referred to chili as a “bowl of blessedness.” Heck, Texas has even declared chili to be its state food.  Our past is peppered with chili parlors; our calendars penciled in with National Chili Day (the 4th Thursday in February). We attend chili festivals  by the droves and some of us are steadfast members of chili appreciation societies. Those among us who are regarded as chili deity have been ordained Famous Chili Queens.  But why is our passion so fiery, almost borderline mania? Do we love it because it is the harbinger of cooler weather? Is it because we associate it with friends in…

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    2019-02-10

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    2019-02-13

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    2019-01-02
  • pork,  soups + stews

    The BEST D@mn Posole Rojo*

    2018-10-25 /

    Posole.  YUMMMMM.  The festive colors of posole remind me of the Mexican flag: the chile infused soup (red); the cotija cheese (white); and the cilantro (green). You know how I feel about eating with the eyes! It is by far one of my favorite dishes to prepare when I entertain at home. Because it makes such a vast amount, I usually reserve this recipe for a group gathering. Interest is piqued the moment guests walk through the door, as the aromas wafting from the pot are reminiscent of a South American spice stall. Passing the condiments lets guests decorate their bowls as they wish, all the while stimulating great conversation.  Pozole, which…

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    2019-06-18

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