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Red Chard & Goat Cheese Frittata

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Chard is such a lovely green vegetable. The vibrant colors of the stems are so rich. The flavor so subtle and versatile. And its incredibly nutrient-dense as an excellent source of vitamin C, A, and K. This simple frittata makes a great main dish for lunch and dinner served with a green salad. Or, of [...]

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Simple Flourless Chocolate Cake

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I was sent home from the Napa conference at the Culinary Institute of America with a plethora of recipes. As I was paging through some materials from the Bean Institute and a couple of other bean associations, I came across this recipe – a chocolate cake based on chickpeas. I thought I’d give it a [...]

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Green Goddess Bites

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A special congrats to Tina of Washington, lucky #37, for winning my latest giveaway. Hope you buy something special with your Macy’s Gift Card! Also, a warm thank you to Jen of A Girl & Her Carrot and Elyse of The Cultural Dish for awarding me the Stylish Blogger Award. These ladies are so sweet. You [...]

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Mini Irish Soda Breads with Dates & Pecans

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It may not be Saint Patrick’s Day but for an Irish girl there’s always a reason to celebrate … with Irish Soda Bread. I bought buttermilk the other day without a plan. No recipe in mind. And it’s unlike me to buy buttermilk. It’s just not one of my staples. But something was itching me [...]

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Sweet Sunday Crêpes

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I dedicated my lazy Sunday to much-needed laundry, house cleaning and crêpes. And I am so glad I did. I have been meaning to make crêpes for a while now. I finally set time aside exclusively for crêpes, even though it doesn’t take much time at all. What does take time is the 2 hours [...]

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Savory Mushroom Bites

January 7, 2010

I made this for dinner last night and I was reminded how much I adore these little bites. If you can find fresh porcini mushrooms, I recommend using them. Otherwise, just use whichever fresh mushrooms look best – porcini, portobello, cremini, shittaki or button mushrooms. They can be shaped into the size of meatballs. Savory [...]

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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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