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Side Dishes

Spiced Okra

August 24, 2010

I found something similiar in last month’s Cooking Light Magazine and adapted it for my taste. This recipe is a perfect way to enjoy the last of the summer okra. It takes no time to make. All you need is okra and a few spices from your pantry. Ingredients: 1/2 pound to 1 pound of [...]

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Classic Mac n Cheese

August 14, 2010

I don’t know why I haven’t posted this recipe until now. A friend gave it to me back in college and I find myself making this dish multiple times a year as a side for parties and other occasions. Of course, it’s great to make as a meal at home, but I resist doing so [...]

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Curry Cous Cous With Raisins

August 11, 2010

I concocted this little number after reading the recipe for a curry cous cous chicken salad in Women’s Health magazine. I opted to make mine veggie style, featuring similar ingredients. The recipe is a great hodge podge of pantry staples that go perfectly together. Forgot about that long lost box of cous cous way in [...]

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Summer Cucumbers

August 8, 2010

I love cool and refreshing cucumbers in the summer. One of my favorite ways to eat them (a way I experienced frequently in China) is with a light drizzle of oil and vinegar and a little salt and pepper. Mix olive oil and red wine vinegar in a small bowl to taste. Season the cucumbers [...]

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Salt the Eggplant

August 2, 2010

I’ve never been a fan of eggplant. It’s too bitter. The taste permeates and overpowers the other flavors of a dish. Blech. But when I was in China, I discovered that it wasn’t the eggplant I didn’t like, but the way it was prepared. Each time I tasted a Chinese eggplant dish, I fell in [...]

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Grill Baby Grill

June 27, 2010

Summer is the season for grilling. Below, I’ve shared a few quick, healthy, and inexpensive cookout favorites. I hope you enjoy! Grilled pineapple Crispy grilled baguette with butter, olive oil and sea salt. Grilled zuccini, squash and onions. Dice, coat in olive oil, salt and pepper and wrap in aluminium foil. Toss on the grill [...]

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Pan roasted broccoli

June 24, 2010

This is my favorite way to eat broccoli (haven’t tried grilling it yet so that’s next on my list!). Simply rinse and chop a head of broccoli. Next, place it in a mixing bowl with rough chopped garlic (for a more intense garlic flavor go with finely chopped). Add a good drizzle of extra virgin [...]

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Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

May 29, 2010

I brought these eggs to a friend’s party several weeks ago. She’s a sucker for deviled eggs and I thought they would make a nice surprise. I opted for this somewhat spicey recipe over more traditional (and somewhat bland) recipes. I think they turned out nicely. Ingredients: one dozen eggs (I used local Maryland farm [...]

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Roasted Winter Veggies

December 28, 2009

The icy, wintery air outside gives me cravings for hearty, soothing meals that warm the soul. Some of my favorite winter treats are also the simplest to make. Roasted winter vegetables require little prep time and even less money before sitting down to a hot, comforting dinner. They are also an easy side dish to [...]

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Southern Tomato Pie

September 1, 2009

While visiting my boyfriend’s family in N.C., his mom made us a homemade tomato pie. It was a delicious, savory pie and was exactly the kind of southern food I had been craving. It was also a great way to showcase her beautiful, homegrown summer tomatoes. As a preliminary matter, I must tell you that [...]

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