Category Archives: Kitchen Diaries

Couscous Salad with Lemon-Soaked Grilled Chicken

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Kelli

II haven’t been posting much- but I sure have been eating a lot. All summer we look for things that are easy to transport.  This is going to be one of our go-to portable and satisfying meals. I used Israeli … Continue reading →

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Mexican Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kelli

I happen to love sweet potatoes- and I love things with a little spice- so this dish looked right up my alley. Pretty Easy- Just cut up a sweet potato in 1/2 inch cubes and mix with a little oil … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Salad

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Kelli

Last night we tried the Chicken Tortilla Salad. I had tortilla chips on hand that I was tempted to use in place of making my own strips. I didn’t think that these little strips with a hint of oil would … 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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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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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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Buttery Cupcakes with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kelli

From KT- Despite my newly acquired cold, I decided to bring a treat to a friends house for New Years Eve. Who doesn’t like treats on a celebration night? Plus I had some nice chocolate that I got from a … Continue reading →

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