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Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa

Laura — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:02:19 +0000

Every year since we first moved into my childhood home, my parents have hosted a pot-luck barbecue over Memorial Day weekend for friends and neighbors. When we were little, the neighborhood was bustling with dozens of other kids around the same age, and we spent the afternoon running around the yard and munching on classic [...]

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Pesto Pasta Primavera

Laura — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:01:59 +0000

Pea-Pesto Pasta Primavera. Say that three times fast. Beyond being a rather triumphant alliteration, this verdant pasta dish is a delicious ode to Spring produce. I had been pondering the idea of making a fresh pea pesto for a while now, thinking it would be a great way to build a flavorful, substantive sauce without [...]

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Herbed Couscous with Peas and Pine Nuts

Laura — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:39:45 +0000

When the weather starts to really heat up, I find myself less and less inclined to spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking. I look for recipes that utilize fresh or raw ingredients and come together quickly. This herbed couscous is a great side dish for such occasions. It pairs nicely alongside grilled [...]

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Chile Lime Shrimp Skewers

Laura — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:08:30 +0000

These juicy, flavorful Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers are delicious in a lick-your-fingers-clean sort of way, and equally simple to pull together. A quick marinade of fresh lime juice, spicy chilies and fragrant herbs, then a brief stint under the broiler, and these succulent coral beauties are ready to be devoured. If you have more self-control [...]

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Sweet Potato and Quinoa Burgers with Red Onion and Blue Cheese

Laura — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:26:59 +0000

There are strong hints of summer’s impending arrival in our part of the South, with the weather getting ever warmer and daylight stetching longer and longer. Our vegetable garden is humming along, soaking in sunshine and bursting with new blossoms and quickly-developing fruit. The rampant humidity that clings heavily in the air during the summer [...]

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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Laura — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:04:47 +0000

Growing up, I was one of those bizarre children who actually liked eating vegetables. For a long time, spinach was my very favorite, and I would eat big bowls of it simply steamed, or sometimes with a little sprinkling of cheese. I loved those leafy greens. Before you envy my parents having a child content [...]

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Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Laura — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:27:02 +0000

Happy Friday! If you are still looking for a great dessert to celebrate the mom(s) in your life this Sunday, may we suggest going the simple route, and whipping up this quick and scrumptious berries and cream dessert, with a slight Italian twist. We top fresh, macerated strawberries – soaked in a bit of sugar [...]

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Baked Eggs with Spinach and Swiss Chard

Laura — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:04:59 +0000

When planning for a breakfast or brunch crowd, individual dishes of baked eggs are one of our favorite ways to create a delicious morning meal, and also leave time to spend with family or guests. The hands-on cooking is minimal and the basic nature of the recipe allows for versatility in ingredients (this is one [...]

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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Rosemary and Parmesan

Laura — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:04:47 +0000

These next words may get us in trouble given that we are based in the South, where golden brown, crispy fried chicken is a culinary staple, but these oven-baked chicken tenders are just as tasty, flavorful and texturally-fantastic as their fried counterparts. The trick is the light coating of herbs, Parmesan and panko – or [...]

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Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with Berries and Almonds

Laura — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:03:14 +0000

We’re kicking off this week leading up to Mother’s Day with one of our favorite brunch staples: French toast. During the week our mornings often start at sunrise, and breakfast consists of cereal, oatmeal or some quick scrambled eggs before dashing out the door. When the weekend rolls around, breakfast becomes a much more leisurely, [...]

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