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Greek Baked Lamb Stew
I was recently perusing recipes I had cut out, hoping to try, and came across a recipe for a baked lamb stew, Greek style, filled with potatoes and lots of flavor. It was simple to make and tasted great. Apologies … Continue reading
Homemade Lamb Sausage Pizza
Sometimes I feel like making my own pizza dough, sometimes I like buying the pre-made flatbread slabs and covering them with my own toppings. I’ve made this pizza twice now, both times with the Trader Joe’s flat breads. The base … Continue reading
Moroccan Lentil and Garbanzo Bean Stew
Warm and comforting, flavorful and beautifully spiced, this stew was a real winner. Here’s what you need: 1/3 cup olive oil 2 ribs of celery, diced 1 medium brown onion, diced 2 tablespoons grated ginger (I used the kind that … Continue reading
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Tagged Beans, Carrots, cinnamon, Gluten Free, Kale, Lemons, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Chili Mac and Cheese II (or No Pre-Cook Mac & Cheese)
A while ago, I posted a recipe for chili mac and cheese. Recently, I was deciding what to cook for Rose Friday, our mommy and me’s weekly get together, and I came across a recipe for mac and cheese that … Continue reading
Tomato Basil Salad
For my first Mother’s Day, my mom and dad bought me an Alice Waters’ cookbook – The Art of Simple Food. I’ve been reading it to learn new techniques, and picked up a few tips: (1) cook with what is … Continue reading
Perfect Homemade Pizza
I have always been a little afraid of making homemade pizza – I have an aversion to undercooked dough, and couldn’t stand the disappointment of spending time making my own dough, topping it and baking it only to come out … Continue reading
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Tagged BEEF, bread, CHEESE, Italian Foods, MuSHrOOms, Tomatoes, turkey, Vegetarian
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Jewish Brisket (Grandma Gloria’s recipe)
With the Jewish holidays recently passed, and the baby in my belly asking me to eat a little more beef than usual, I felt like whipping up a brisket. Grandma sent me this recipe while I was in college and … Continue reading
Vodka Sauce
Perusing Pinterest, I came across a pretty tasty looking recipe for vodka sauce. I’m not usually one to cook with cream, but the recipe writer said she wasn’t either. It looked like a pretty simple recipe, not overly creamy, but … Continue reading
Magic One-Pot Pasta
Thanks to our friends Kate and Kei, and everyone’s friend – Ms. Martha Steward – Patrick and I were lucky enough to enjoy a delicious new pasta dish. And it’s magical because the pasta cooks in one pot, with the … Continue reading
Ricotta and Beef Meatballs
This weekend I was perusing Food & Wine and came across a recipe for meatballs inspired by an amazing new Italian restaurant in Los Angeles called Bestia. The recipe seemed pretty straightforward, and since Patrick loves meatballs, I thought it … Continue reading