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Butternut Squash Lasagna

My husband is the burrito king. I don’t know how, but he has burrito-truck/authentic taqueria radar. We can be driving down the freeway or through a town we’ve never been to, and somehow he manages to find the best burritos. … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmesan with Homemade Creamy Garlic Basil Marinara

Although there are days where a simple, easy, quick meal is appealing, the truth is most times I prefer cooking something that takes a bit of time, a little bit of time management and planning. Meals that come in steps. … Continue reading

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Cheesy Potato Gratin with Chiles and Corn

Sometimes I think the reason I enjoy cooking so much, or so often, is because it’s fulfilling. Literally and in the most basic way. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy a good meal? And then when you cook a meal that’s based … Continue reading

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Spinach and Tofu Lasagna

Lasagna’s one of my favorite go-to dishes for feeding a crowd of people. There are probably infinite ways you can put one together, depending on what you want in it. You can keep the recipe simple, using numerous pre-made ingredients, … Continue reading

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Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits

I remember my mom making biscuits when I was growing up. Often plain or buttermilk drop biscuits, rather than those that had to be rolled (or patted) out and cut. We always had jam to slather in them. Or honey. … Continue reading

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Very Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Soup

My meal planning often revolves around two things: what is both on sale and fresh at the grocery store and what cravings are currently plaguing our house. I love broccoli. And cheese. I am not so fond of the idea … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas Along with Baked Eggs in Spinach, Cheese, and Tomatoes

Merry Christmas! Not for too much longer, but alas that’s how time works here — flies by and suddenly a new day is here; always movement forward. While we ate a very full holiday brunch/lunch, holiday cooking turned into a … Continue reading

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Quinoa Pasta with Goat Cheese, Garlic, and Tomatoes

While I enjoy cooking, I have to admit: my eating habits aren’t always the healthiest. For instance, I’m the worst breakfast eater. I prefer a cup (or three) of coffee (with real cream, no sugar, no soy/nut/non-dairy milk). Sometimes I … Continue reading

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Cheesy Veggie Risotto

Sometimes coming up with a last minute meal is my favorite way to cook. It’s those unplanned meals that seem to lend more room for spontaneous creativity in the kitchen that I don’t always make room for otherwise. At times … Continue reading

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Mortar & Pestle Ground Pesto

I’ve made pesto in a food processor before, but nearly incomparable to fresh hand-chopped and ground pesto. The aroma’s invigorating, the taste is happily intense, plus there’s the satisfaction of creating something delicious without a machine to impede on the … Continue reading

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