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Lentil, Quinoa, and Mushroom Sliders

January 15, 2012 Dinner

I’ve been working hard on a new recipe for veggie burgers. I usually make them with chickpeas, but my husband doesn’t like the texture. They tend to be somewhat dry. But he likes lentils, and lentils have a smoky, almost meaty taste. And the texture is ideal. Makes sense to use them in a veggie [...]

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Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

January 13, 2012 Salads

Grapefruit is currently in season and I couldn’t be happier about it. There’s something warm and bright about citrus in the winter, no? It almost makes you forget about the freezing, icy air outside. About a week ago, I got a sudden craving, picked up a bag of juicy, ruby reds and ploughed through them [...]

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Lightened-up Gingerbread

January 11, 2012 Breakfast

I feel as though I’ve been doing a ton of baking lately. Every weekend, I find myself in the kitchen, up to my elbows in flour, egg, and sugar. Don’t even ask about the state of my favorite apron. I’ve been trying little experiments to make goodies without sugar, or gluten- free, or vegan. But [...]

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Khoresht Karafs (Celery Stew with Mint, Parsley and Dried Lime)

January 8, 2012 Dinner

I first tasted this dish at last month’s book club. It’s a Persian celery-based stew that is typically made with lamb, but our lovely, accommodating host, made a vegan version for those of us who don’t eat meat. This soup is light and deeply flavorful. It’s composed of celery, mint, and parsley. But my favorite [...]

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White Chocolate Cookie Truffles

January 6, 2012 Desserts and Sweets

A few days ago, a friend commented that I had been posting an awful lot of sweets on Keep It Simple Foods. Guilty as charged. And this next recipe doesn’t help matters. My only excuse is, well, it was the holidays. Ingredients: (makes about 2 dozen truffles) 1 package sandwich cookies (I used Newman’s Own, [...]

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English Scones with Raisins

January 4, 2012 Breakfast

Since our recent adventures in London, my husband and I have become shamefully obsessed with British culture. I’m not kidding. I’m watching BBC like it’s my job- Downton Abbey, anyone? (And let’s not forget about Upstairs Downstairs, Bleak House, and Victorian Farm! I’m obsessed.) And I’m always “taking” tea with milk and my husband is [...]

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Mozzarella and Black Olive Minestrone

January 2, 2012 Favorites

Look what I scored. I’m a huge fan of olives- any color, any type. I can’t get enough of that salty, briny goodness. This month, Lindsay Olives is celebrating a “Life Should Taste Good” event with Kitchen PLAY and they’ve asked me to join in the celebration. My job for the big event was to [...]

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New Year’s Eve Cocktail Ideas

December 30, 2011 Beverages

Whether you’re hosting or simply toasting, you’ll need something festive in your glass to ring in the new year. Here are some of my favorite Keep It Simple Foods cocktails of 2011 to get you ready for the celebration. A few of these ought to warm up the party. Cheers! Ginger Lime Rickey Vino Cola [...]

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Apple and Pomegranate Breakfast Crumble

December 29, 2011 Breakfast

This is just a little something I threw together on a whim a few weeks back. You see, inside my refrigerator lived a lonely, unloved pomegranate begging to be used before it went bad. And then there was that near-bushel of apples my mother-in-law sent us home with after Thanksgiving. I hate for perfectly good [...]

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Crispy Olive Bites

December 27, 2011 Snacks

Now that we are past Christmas, it’s on to the new year! Hopefully your Christmas was very merry and you’ve recovered enough from your food coma to think about what you’ll be cooking for New Years Eve. Whether you’re hosting or potlucking, these crispy olive bites are easy to cook and carry. For this [...]

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