Monthly Archives: February 2010

Pasta With Zesty Pecan Sauce

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

This recipe had great possibilities, but I think I screwed it up with my cluelessness on how much pasta to cook. Seriously, every time I make pasta, I either make too much or not enough. So I think I made … Continue reading →

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Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

I decided it was time again for tomato soup and grilled cheeses, one of my favorite meals. This soup, from the Barefoot Contessa, got really good reviews online, so I gave it a whirl. I used only 1 red onion … Continue reading →

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(Vegetarian) Chicken with Tarragon Cream and Green Bean Rice Pilaf

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

I saw this recipe and thought it would be good with Quorn Cutlets subbed in for real chicken. And you know what? It was EXCELLENT! This took about 30 minutes to make, and everyone loved it. I made Liam some … Continue reading →

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Burg’s Potato Salad

Posted on February 19, 2010 by

The first rule of Fight Club is read the recipe all the way through before you make it. I got this recipe from the great book I just read, “A Homemade Life- Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table” by … Continue reading →

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Marilyn’s Mac and Cheese

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

Who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese? Well, my son, for one. In any case, this is a simple simple recipe with a lot of flavor! I couldn’t believe how flavorful it was with just a few ingredients! It’s magic, I … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pecan Loaf

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

Being snowbound makes me want to bake. And eat. I wanted something bready and sweet, and I had already made banana bread earlier in the week. I came across this recipe in a magazine, in an ad for Crisco. This … Continue reading →

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Fretwell (Italian Vegetable) Soup

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

I just finished reading a really great book: “A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table by Molly Wizenberg. Lately reading a whole book takes me a long time, but I read this book in 3 nights! I … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Posted on February 9, 2010 by

So last night I had a hankering for something sweet. I thought about making cookies, but every recipe I found called for something I didn’t have on hand. I would have LOVED a cake! But that would have taken too … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Morningstar Farms Grillers California Turk’y

Posted on February 8, 2010 by

I am not a huge fan of veggie burgers (I much prefer veggie dogs, and Morningstar Farms has hurt my heart by discontinuing their veggie dogs), but I saw these at the grocery store and figured that since they are … Continue reading →

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Golden Potato Latkes

Posted on February 3, 2010 by

I’m always looking for new side dishes to make, and this one was a winner. I think I said “wow, these are really good!” three times during dinner. I tried to grate the onion like it says, but nothing was … Continue reading →

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