Author Archives: Kelli

Chickpea, Watercress and Mango Salad with Lime-Curry Vinaigrette

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Kelli

The other night we were feeling the curry vibe and paired this salad with a Curried Wheat Berry Salad. This salad has some of my favorite salad ingredients- roasted red peppers, mango, chickpeas, cucumber…. and a delicious vinaigrette that was … Continue reading →

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Curried Wheat Berry Salad

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Kelli

My first foray into Raising the Salad Bar– I wasn’t sure where to start- lots of good looking things.  I decided to try something I have never used before- the wheat berry. Wheat berries cook for about an hour and … Continue reading →

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Foolproof Afternoon

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Kelli

We got together a couple of weeks ago to discuss and sample all things Ina Garten Foolproof.  Below are some of our thoughts: Very easy to use- not a lot of page flipping.  Two thumbs up. Solid recipes.  Indeed, they … Continue reading →

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Pasta a la Vodka

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Kelli

I am WAY behind on posts. Time to get with the swing of things. Tried the pasta a la vodka. a.  Who doesn’t love pasta? b.  Who doesn’t love vodka? Seems like the perfect combo.  Plus, the last time Mark … Continue reading →

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1770 House Meatloaf

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Kelli

Amy is coming over for dinner Friday.  This is the way our texts went: K “What do you want for dinner?” A “Whatever- just tell me what to bring.” K “Do you like meatloaf?” A  “Not really” K “Me neither” … Continue reading →

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Straw and Hay with Gorgonzola

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Kelli

I recognize I just made a pasta- but it was so good, why mess with a good thing? Straw and Hay- weird name- and I don’t feel like it fits with the way this dish looks in her book- but … Continue reading →

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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kelli

    Inspiration?  This left-over broccoli rabe from a recent grilled cheese I made.   Time to dabble in the new book.  Foolproof.  This spoke to me.  Lets be honest- when does sausage not speak to me?     I … Continue reading →

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Tom Douglas Day

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Kelli

Wow- I’m behind. A huge thanks to Devon for hosting a wonderfully gluttonous morning with the Dahlia Bakery Cookbook.   Are you kidding me? Here’s a brief rundown. Meredith and I brought Toasted Hazelnut Whole Wheat Scones with Maple Glaze. … Continue reading →

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Triple Coconut Cream Pie

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kelli

It’s the big daddy… what people line up for at the Dahlia Bakery… time to go for the gusto. I lost some of the photos- so we’re bare bones here- but here is layer number one:  Bake the coconut shell … Continue reading →

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Dahlia Granola

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kelli

There are few things I enjoy as much as granola.  It’s a weakness.  I have it in my house and I take a pinch here, a handful there, pretty soon… it’s gone.  Clearly, I must try this recipe. Started with … Continue reading →

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