May 2013

When Melissa found this recipe for stuffed mushrooms, I knew they needed to be made immediately. We left the breadcrumbs out, substituting the stems of the mushrooms, which proved to be a good choice. All you have to do is …

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This is important: did you know that it’s asparagus season? Right now, this very minute. But not for much longer. If you’re not already taking advantage of this delightful green vegetable being fresh and available, you should go out and …

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It was the first truly hot weekend of the season here in LA. The only reasonable response to temperatures in the upper 90’s is of course to drink lemonade, wear sundresses, and absolutely do not turn on your oven. Unfortunately, …

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OK, guys, sue me. I love chicken. I love wilted greens. I love sundried tomatoes and add them mostly to all things any day, any time. So last night, when I set out to make another 30 minute meal, I …

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Today, I want to talk to you about something near and dear to me. A few years back, I found out that my dad has Type II Diabetes (as do members of Corelyn’s family, and probably yours, too.) Since then, …

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I make this on a regular basis, and made them with Jennie this week to show her just how easy these are – they really have a consistency of pancakes, flip easily, and are a good way to get protein! …

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Jeff loves English Muffins. I love Jeff. Alas, Corelyn and I set out to make English Muffins from scratch this weekend, and we were not disappointed. They were relatively easy, just needed a little love (read: time.) Ingredients: 4 cups …

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Ah, the OC. I always love going down to Orange County, and not just because I have a not-so-secret love for the TV show. Heading down there usually means I get to spend time with my awesome cousins – and …

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Good morning chickadees! Over here in the second city, things are heating up (just a little) and it looks like spring is about to make a play. So it’s normal that this would lead me to rustle up some tomato …

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So with all this homemade Mexican/Mexican-influenced food, I decided that one thing we had yet to tackle was homemade salsa. I make pico de gallo all the time, because it’s easy and delicious, but we had yet to tackle pico. …

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