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    Lemon Blueberry Bars - These bright and sweet lemon bars, studded with fresh blueberries, are a great way to welcome spring.

    Blackberry Limeade - Fresh blackberries and limes come together in this refreshing drink. You'll want to have it around all spring and summer.

    Spaghetti al Limone - A simple and light pasta dish flavored with lemons and Parmesan.

Monthly Archives: February 2011

Oak Bars (Blondies with Chardonnay)

I have a slight obsession with cookbooks, mostly of the dessert variety. Since there are very few cookbooks I absolutely know without a doubt I’ll love, I often check them out from the library before buying them. It’s nice to be able to test out a few recipes first. If I find myself reluctant to…

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Couscous with Toasted Pine Nuts

I’ve been making an effort lately to focus more on side dishes. I always put a lot of thought into them when we’re having guests over, but that doesn’t always happen when I’m making mine and Eric’s meal plan for the week. We have a few standard sides that we make frequently, and I thought…

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Garlic Potato Soup

Like I mentioned in my post yesterday, Eric and I have been on a bit of a soup kick lately. Due to the crazy weather we’ve had (flip flops one day, pea coat the next), I have been craving soup more than usual. I have a few favorite soups that I make when I’m feeling…

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Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Although Eric and I both immensely enjoy spending time in the kitchen, there are some nights that doing so just isn’t feasible. We recently had a night like that. Though we didn’t have any prior commitments, both of us were sick with nasty colds and didn’t have the energy to cook anything too involved. Having…

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Fried Plantain Chips with Avocado Kiwi Salsa

Today is an unseasonably warm day in Virginia. So warm that I can finally wear my flip flops outside! Although I know it won’t last long, I’m comforted by the fact that spring will be here soon. To hold you over until then, I thought I’d share this warm weather recipe from my 24×24 party…

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