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Cheese and carbs. Two things in my mind that pair together beautifully. So naturally when I decided to remake some of the Super Bowl classics it just felt right to combine these two staples into one blissfully delicious post. Yes, mac and cheese bites are a little bit trendy these days but they are so [...]
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Rather than serve up the ubiquitous veggie tray with a side of ranch dressing squeezed straight out of the plastic Hidden Valley bottle (ugh), let’s shake things up a bit and try something that will appeal to anyone over the age of 12, an Antipasto Plate. Since there is no cooking involved – more so [...]
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Beer: Arguably the most important ingredient to a successful Super Bowl party. Let’s face it people, your team has no chance of winning this thing unless you have a nice buzz going, preferably 2 hours before kickoff.
Now, the Super Bowl might be the stomping ground for beer commercials from the likes of Budweiser and Heineken, [...]
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Now don’t get me wrong, I love (and I mean love) the go-to Super Bowl snacks as much as the next football-watching, beer-drinking American. But to be honest, I’m getting a little tired of the same ‘ole over-processed, from-the-freezer-aisle finger foods that have been taking over football watching parties since bagel bites and pigs in [...]
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Time to kick-off 2012 with a healthy start! Join me in avoiding bulging breakfast burritos, hot-out-of-the-oven donut holes, and crispy chocolate chip waffles. Instead, try a steaming bowl of hearty steel-cut oatmeal, sweetened with diced persimmons and cinnamon, and topped with crunchy almonds. Oatmeal is so good for you!
Don’t have time in the morning to [...]
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Have you ever noticed that most cabbage recipes, like coleslaw, stir fry, or Chinese chicken salad usually only call for half a head of cabbage? I swear, this happens to me every time and then I’m stuck with a sad little half-head of cabbage languishing in my fridge.
Last week, I faced the same dilemma yet again [...]
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For those of you that love a good ‘ole Sloppy Joe, beware: this dish can pack quite the punch in terms of sodium! So, in response to a fellow blogger’s challenge to transform one our favorite dishes into a more heart healthy version, I decided to tackle this beast of a sodium-induced dish. While combing [...]
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Ever since reading Omnivore’s Dilemma and entering the world of local, sustainable eating, I only eat meat a few times a week. Not surprisingly, I get a lot of my protein from beans. Which gets old. Fast. Thankfully, I discovered the joys of roasting garbanzo beans! You can literally toss any old mixture of spices [...]
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Except for the occasional jaunt to Whole Foods, I’ve purchased almost all of my meat from my local butcher, Marina Meats, over the past few years. I trust all of the meat sources, the staff are super friendly and – best of all – it’s right around the corner from my apartment!
Last weekend, I picked up [...]
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Cauliflower is one of my new favorite winter veggies. (I think I overdosed on squash last year, so I’ve been exploring alternatives). The only problem is I don’t always know what to do with it!
I’ve already realized that I do NOT like it steamed; it’s way too bland. Like all other winter vegetables, I do [...]
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