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Monthly Archives: June 2010

Roasted Red Pepper and Chipotle Hummus

When Eric and I moved to Virginia earlier this year, having a Trader Joe’s nearby was one of the things we were most excited about.  There are several items I love getting from there, but their chipotle hummus has to be my favorite.  Since we were buying it so frequently, I decided to try making…

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Mexican Pizza

Eric and I love making pizza.  With its endless combinations of dough, sauce, cheese and toppings, pizza can be whatever you want to be.  I can’t think of many dishes that can be made into breakfast, dinner and dessert.  Pizza is versatile, and I like that about it.  Having already given an Asian inspired pizza…

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Herby Fresh Pasta Dough

For Christmas, Eric’s mom got me one of the best gifts ever – this pasta attachment for my KitchenAid stand mixer.  We’ve made pasta several times since then, and there really is a substantial difference in taste between the pasta we make and the pasta we buy.  Although somewhat time-consuming, making fresh pasta yields a…

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Vegetable Fried Rice

Eric and I try to eat mostly healthy foods, but everyone has their weaknesses.  Apparently, one of mine is this fried rice.  It was so good that I kept wanting to go back for more!  I’m glad I didn’t because it tasted great the next day when I had it for lunch. I’ve never made…

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Soy Ginger Glazed Chicken

Eric and I eat chicken quite frequently, so it’s important to me to have several recipes for it.  I don’t like having the same dishes over and over, and this dish was a welcome addition to our chicken repertoire.  The glaze is incredibly easy and only requires three ingredients.  Plus, it can be used on…

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