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Leek Champ

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Throughout the month of March, I’ve been reading the few Irish cookbooks I own and paying special attention to traditional Irish ingredients in honor of my Irish heritage. I’ve been really inspired by the stories and traditions I’ve learned through these recipes and I plan to incorporate pieces of Irish cuisine into my cooking repertoire. And [...]

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Winning Wonton Cups for Super Bowl Sunday

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Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. February 6th to be exact. Green Bay Packers versus Pittsburgh Steelers. My last blog post was dedicated to my godmother. It’s only natural I dedicate this post to my godfather. The Pittsburgh Steelers are my godfathers’ favorite sports team of all time. He’s a fanatic. His still [...]

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Tempeh in Mushroom Sauce

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  Over the weekend, I was forced to get pretty inventive in the kitchen because we didn’t have much food in the house. I whipped up this meal pretty quickly. If you haven’t tried tempeh before, it is a nice alternative to meat once in a while – offering an earthy, nutty flavor. This hearty [...]

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Herb Lentil Loaf

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Cooler weather always gets me the mood for hearty casseroles and loaves. This is a wonderful hearty dish. It has a yummy earthy taste from the mushrooms, nuts and cheese. It’s packed with flavor thanks to the variety of herbs and garlic. I made this for Thanksgiving one year as a vegetarian option and it [...]

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