PBJ French Toast
Posted in BreakfastFrom kindergarten to well into adulthood, I took a peanut butter & jelly sandwich with me to work or school everyday. For some inexplicable reason, I never got sick of it. I looked forward to
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Spicy Grilled Veggie Hummus Sandwich
Posted in MainsThis first version of this spicy grilled veggie hummus sandwich happened by accident. It was a hectic Monday, and I was attempting to get everything ready before I dashed out the door on my morning
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick-rounds
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick-rounds
- 3 bell peppers, cut lengthwise into strips
Homemade Burger Buns
Posted in BreadSummer, you are finally here! Memorial Day may be the unofficial start to the season, but it already seems in full swing. The past week of 80-degree days had me scrambling to dig out the
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Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Arugula Pesto
Posted in MainsI would classify this sandwich as epic, or maybe I should say that I went a bit overboard making nearly every component by scratch including the bread. If it were summer, I even would have
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Chicken Focaccia with Nectarine Thyme Jam
Posted in MainsI am obsessed with making small batch jams in the summer. Even though I could up the ingredient amounts, so my jams would yield enough to be canned, I prefer having a rotation of homemade
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Black Bean Burgers
Posted in MainsMy little one keeps surprising me with his adventurous palette. On Saturday I gave him a simple PBJ for lunch. Always multi-tasking, I was entertaining him while I cooked in the kitchen. It can be
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Ingredients
- 3 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1-15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup salsa plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 buns
- Baby greens, sliced tomatoes and red onions for serving
Herbed Turkey Burgers
Posted in MainsI am not sure why I made the split second decision to buy ground turkey instead of ground beef at the market. Perhaps my inner voice was telling me to go with the healthier option even
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Fig & Brie Grilled Cheese
Posted in MainsQuick trips to the grocery are a thing of the past now that I am shopping with a baby. Just getting out the door is no small feat. There have been times in my sleep-deprived,
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No-Knead Bread
Posted in BreadI love “fancy” bread, not identical rectangular loaves with exact precut slices. When I see artisan breads on display with their flour-dusted, uneven crusts, I can’t help having a serious case of bakery lust, and I want
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dry active yeast
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups room temperature water
Beet Grilled Cheese
Posted in MainsFrom kindergarten through the beginning of my adult working life, Monday through Friday, lunch was always a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with carrot sticks. The repetition never bothered me. There are few combinations as perfect as the PBJ.
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Ingredients
- 5-6 medium red and yellow beets, greens removed and reserved for another use
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 3 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1 handful arugula
Red Onion Jam
Posted in Jams, Spreads & CondimentsSome people might think it’s weird to have a favorite onion, but I am not ashamed to profess my love for red onions. Whether raw in salads or sautéed until their bright color mellows, they
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Dry Rubbed Turkey
Posted in MainsWith nearly 3 weeks since Thanksgiving, I’ve had plenty of time to recover from the feast and settle into the unavoidable overeating for the remainder of the year. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday meal.
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Ingredients
- For dry rub
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder