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April 25, 2006

Irresistible & Slightly Spicy Mexican Mac & Cheese

I made this meal last week when it was all cold -- around 45 degrees -- and rainy here. Ah, April in Oregon! This week we are near 70 and sunny -- go figure. Oh right, this is a food blog and not a crazy weather blog. Okay. Originally, I saw this recipe on Good …

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March 14, 2006

Crock Pot Wednesday: Creamy Turkey and Arugula Over Noodles

I am a big fan of crock pot cookery -- especially since I got my new crock pot with the removable, uh, ceramic crock? It's great because I don't have to try and soap it all out and what-not without getting the cord all wet and damaged. Just lift the ceramic part out, rinse and …

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March 14, 2006

Slow-Cooked Onion and Mushroom Soup with Fresh Basil & Pecans

Like some of the more creative recipes I've posted about, this one comes from The Best 125 Meatless Main Dishes. I varied it a little from how it was written, mainly by sautÃ©ing all the vegetables (not just the onions) and using mushroom stock. Oh, and adding garlic because -- hello? Everything needs a little …

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March 7, 2006

Stout Brasied Maple & Rosemary Skirt Steak

Holy hell in a humongous handbag this was good. And it really started as an accident. See, I went to New Seasons to pick up some tuna for dinner. They had none. As I perused the meat/poultry/seafood area in search of something tasty, my eye caught the word "rosemary". Now, I love rosemary, so I …

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March 3, 2006

The Lost Risotto Post of 2005

This savory little number is from way, way back in December. Then jwa and I got stuck in California. Then it was 2006. Then I forgot all about it. It's Risotto with Caramelized Onion, Brandy and Roasted Red Bell Pepper and it's fabulous. I served it with some oven roasted broccoli on top for extra …

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