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Spaghetti squash and black bean tacos with queso fresco

(posted by Ashley H.) This recipe is on page 143. I was a little hesitant to try this at first but was intrigued after reading Deb’s notes/thoughts on it. She agreed that the thought of spaghetti squash and tacos was … Continue reading

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Broccoli Rabe Panini with Mozzarella

I happen to like broccoli rabe.  I know it is a pallet controversial vegetable.  A previous grilled cheese sandwich turned me on to it in the Dahlia Bakery Cookbook.  Until then, I’m not sure I had ever had it.  October … Continue reading

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Carrot Soup with Tahini and Crisped Chickpeas

(posted by Ashley H.) I have never made a carrot soup before. Admittedly, I have never even tried a carrot soup before. This one is worthy of keeping in your fall/winter soup rotation. Carrot soup by itself? Not awesome. Carrot … Continue reading

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Baked pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage

(posted by Ashley H.) This recipe was my first Smitten Kitchen attempt because, well, how could you not? I think she had me at baked pasta. (This recipe was recently posted on her blog.) I hesitate to even admit this … Continue reading

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Potato Frittata with Feta and Scallions

I needed a company breakfast that could be prepared the night before and popped in the oven in the morning.  This was perfect.  I also needed it to be delicious since I  ruined the bacon the day before.  I made … Continue reading

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Corn Risotto-Stuffed Poblanos

I had a couple of poblanos in my fridge, looking for a home- this recipe looked like  a perfect opportunity to put them to use. Start by roasting your peppers-  then take the skin off.   While they are resting … Continue reading

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Apricot Breakfast Crisp

Who doesn’t love a crisp? Actually, I can’t believe I’ve never eaten a crisp for breakfast before.  It makes me feel like I’ve been missing out on a truly enjoyable experience for the last 36 years.    No time like … Continue reading

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Smitten Kitchen

Look what just arrived on my doorstep… I have loved Deb Perelman’s Blog for years- so I know it will be a joy to cook from this book.  The photos alone will make your mouth salivate in anticipation. Lets get started…

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Crushed Blackberry Sundae

With Toasted Pecans and Caramel Sauce For anyone who has yet to thumb through the dessert section of this book- I suggest it.  Full of mostly simple desserts that seem perfect for summer nights.  Now that I have some legitimate … Continue reading

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BBQ Brisket

Last summer our family got a smoker- and though it is not something that we use every day- or even once a week- there are certain times that there is nothing better than  tending a huge slab of meat for … Continue reading

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