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Soft pretzels
The other day Gavin requested that I make soft pretzels. I was a little nervous about this because I’m not great with dough (and it’s such a commitment to make bread/dough, especially if it doesn’t turn out…what a disappointment), but … Continue reading
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Delicious, Easy Not-From-A-Box Brownies
I used to always make brownies from a box. Why not? Easy, cheap, fast. So I don’t entirely remember why one day I made brownies from scratch, using the recipe from Marc Bittman’s (excellent) cookbook How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes … Continue reading
Pistachio & White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am not a huge chocolate fan, but I do love white chocolate. Last year I happened upon this recipe and tried it out — a total winner. Very tasty. One of Gavin’s favorite cookies that I have made! Remember … Continue reading
Posted in butter, cookies, dessert, egg, flour, honest fare, nuts, pistachios, recipe, salt, sugar, vanilla, white chocolate chips
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Chocolate Chip Waffles
Another tasty breakfast! In honor of Valentines Day Weekend(-ish), I will post one of Gavin’s favorite breakfasts that I made last year. I found this recipe through the Tasty Kitchen website, and have made it several times and really enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in breakfast, butter, buttermilk, chocolate chips, egg, flour, recipe, sugar, vanilla, waffles
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Brown Butter Winter Citrus Pancakes
As a super huge fan of citrus, I loved this recipe I found on a blog I follow and have made it several times. When people learn that when I make pancakes or waffles on the weekends from scratch, they seem … Continue reading
Whole Wheat Apple Bread
I look forward to making this bread every fall when I have apples on hand. The recipe comes from a Penzeys Spices catalog that I found, probably connected to my sister-in-law Carrie, who was given a Penzeys gift package for … Continue reading
My newest, favorite way of cooking steak
A couple of months ago I finally tried a recipe that I had bookmarked, called “Dress the Board Ribeye Steak” by Jamie Oliver, and I fell in love (which is weird because I think Jamie Oliver is very so-so). The … Continue reading
Apple Cider Pulled Pork
As we come into fall when the days and nights are cooler, I recommend you make this dish that I found last year at the Tasty Kitchen. Not only will it warm your house up, but it also tastes delicious. … Continue reading
Posted in apple, apple cider, bbq sauce, brown sugar, cumin, dinner, ketchup, onion, pepper, pork, recipe, salt, sandwich buns
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Celery Seed Salad Dressing
In addition to this basil salad dressing (which may be one of my top favorites), I discovered recently this celery seed salad dressing (recipe below). I found the recipe through the book Simply in Season: Recipes that celebrate fresh, local … Continue reading
Posted in celery seed, dressing, dry mustard, olive oil, onion, recipe, salad, salt, sugar, vinaigrette, vinegar
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Chicken Enchiladas with Green Salsa
Have I got a great way for you to use your summer squash! I found this recipe from Real Simple and really loved it. Enchiladas with a fresh, summer-y twist. What I particularly loved is that they are only in … Continue reading
Posted in cheese, chicken, cilantro, corn, corn tortillas, dinner, enchiladas, green, jalapeno, lime, onion, recipe, salsa, sour cream, summer, tomatillos, zucchini
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