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hot dougs
(chicago dog)Fun fact: I did not like hot dogs until I was in college.I don't know how a person all of a sudden develops a liking for hot dogs. Moreover, I don't why a person doesn't like hot dogs to...
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balsamic brussel sprouts
Things have been wild around here. Just unreal. And by this, I mean totally non-stop, busy busy, on-to-the-next-thing on a list of 100 things.That sort of wild.But things are happening. Exciting...
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thanksgiving cocktails
With any family holiday, a bit of imbibing is necessary. I pulled together a few options that caught my eye over on the Pinterest boards. Whether you're looking for one to serve alongside appetizers,...
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caramel apple cheesecake bars
Want some insight into my life at this very moment? I am sitting at my desk in leggings, thick socks, a thermal, and a beanie. It is cold.You know it's cold when your husband runs the trash out in the...
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shaved brussel sprout salad
Ok. I know I just shared a brussel sprout recipe with you last week. But this one is completely different, I swear. This is the sort of every-night-of-the-week recipe. Plus brussel sprouts are uber...
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spicy kale and goat cheese pesto
Kale is one of those winter vegetables that makes me forget that the world outside my (very heated) apartment doors is practically tundra-like. It's so vibrant and hearty and satisfying and versatile....
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pot pie crust
What is everyone's favorite part about a pot pie? That's right, the crust. If you answered something other than the crust, you are obviously confused.I have discovered the mecca of crusts. This is...
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jetting off to india
(image via la petit coterie)I'm off to India for a business trip. I'm not all too familiar with Indian cuisine, but I'm lucky to have a friend who's been introducing me to some of her favorite dishes...
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white bean, turkey, and swiss chard stew
I've determined the perfect answer to a long, cold day.Soup.I made white bean, turkey, and swiss chard stew to be exact. But, honestly, any and every soup is perfect. It warms the soul and fills you...
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spicy sweet potatoes
These potatoes are ridiculous. Like my new favorite comfort food. Except they're totally healthy.Warning: they have a kick to them. You know when you used to eat Flamin' Hot Spicy Cheetos and they were...
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peanut butter jelly time
For all of you peanut butter and jelly lovers out there, this ones for you.These cookies are just the right mix of salty/savory (peanut butter) and lovely sweet (jelly). They really are a match made in...
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baked oatmeal
You know what they say....breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most of the time, I'm running out the door, coffee in one hand and granola bar or slice of toast in the other. I'm usually...
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veggie taco night
Some nights I just get an undeniable craving for Mexican food. But with the recent bleak weather out in Chicago, I've also had an undeniable need to take shelter in my warm apartment.Solution = taco...
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avocado and soft-boiled egg toast
So in my mind, there's weekday breakfast and then there's weekend breakfast. Weekdays are for heating up baked oatmeal and drinking your coffee in the car. Weekends are a bit more leisurely; there's a...
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grapefruit meringue tart
This tart deserves a prize. I came home from a long week of work and Josh had made this tart. It was just sitting there in the kitchen, waiting to be eaten. So there’s that.And I should point out that...
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dried cherry, gruyere, and brussel sprout salad
So the other night we ordered in dinner at work. One of my coworkers tossed a menu on my desk from a neighboring bowling alley. I was fairly skeptical, but she claimed that they took their food...
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blueberry thyme waffles
You know what's amazing? Waffles. You know what's even more amazing? When you slyly mention that waffles sound delicious and then 5 minutes later your husband is making you waffles from scratch.Oh,...
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creamy lemon pasta with spinach and chickpeas
My absolute favorite recipes are the most forgiving. The sort of recipes that you can leave the kitchen half way through, watch part of Homeland, and then get back to the cooking. These recipes never...
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banana cream pie
So there's this little dessert shop in New York - Magnolia Bakery. Maybe you've heard of it?!People go on and on about their cupcakes. But, I'll let you in on a little secret. The banana cream pie is...
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roasted squash and mushroom pockets
These savory tarts are legit. Josh has a way with dough and whipped these little puppies up for my birthday a few nights back. The pastry has poppy seeds and sunflower seeds and everything nice. And...
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sweet potatoes with feta, grapes, and spicy sausage
Opposites attract. Even in the food world. I mean, this literally sounds like an episode of Chopped where you open your basket and there's (gasp!) a sweet potato, a bunch of red grapes, some spicy pork...
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kale caesar with southwestern chicken
This salad is becoming quite the staple in our household. It's incredibly easy to make, requires a minimal list of ingredients, and it's got kale - so it must be healthy, right?!The salad is inspired...
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browned butter dutch baby
Josh whipped up this guy for a holiday breakfast for the family. The dutch baby is sort of crepe-like. We dusted our slices in powdered sugar and it was absolutely heavenly. The browned butter was...
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vanilla chia yogurt with berries
Have you all discovered the chia seed? It's my absolute new favorite thing to cook with/bake with/top everything with. The little seeds are minuscule (like the size of ground pepper practically) but...
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springtime wheat berry salad
Sometimes the thing I miss most about Los Angeles are the sandwiches. A simple prosciutto and cheese on baguette from Larchmont Wine and Cheese, a pork belly banh mi from Mendocino Farms, or a...
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