Category Archives: main dish

Shrimp Risotto with Chive Gremolata

By Ali | Published: October 30, 2012

Growing up, risotto was a comfort food that my mom made often.  Nowadays, I often associate comfort food with being really easy to whip up.  While risotto can be a bit more time consuming than my stand by comfort food choices, it is still a winner nonetheless, especially this variety.  This is one of my [...]

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Lamb with Indian Spices

By Ali | Published: October 3, 2012

When the weather is nice, we love to grill.  A frenched rack of lamb is a great stand by to keep in the freezer for nights when you’re in the mood to grill.  They are ready quickly and only require a simple rub to add some flavor.  Try this variation! you will need: ¼ cup [...]

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Steak Enchiladas

By Ali | Published: September 22, 2012

Back in May I discovered my love for homemade enchiladas. They are absolutely worth the effort…I think they are so much tastier than when you order them at restaurants.  Also, enchiladas are a great way to use leftover chicken or steak, which is how I came to make this recipe.  We had a large amount [...]

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Grilled Margherita Pizza

By Ali | Published: August 16, 2012

Ever since we got our grill back in June, I’ve been dying to use it to make pizza. Then I visited my friend Amanda and she told me all about how they love to grill pizza.  She shared what has worked for them and I instantly was planning an evening to try it.  I did [...]

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Summer Pasta with Ricotta, Pancetta & Peas

By Ali | Published: August 7, 2012

Any way I can find to make pasta feel like an {almost} healthy option for an easy and fast summer dinner I am totally on board. Pasta is my comfort food…well carbs in general are, but I have a particular love of noodle-y goodness. This is a great spring/summer dish that you can whip up, [...]

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Basil-Rubbed Pork Chops with Nectarine-Blue Cheese Salad

By Ali | Published: July 24, 2012

We are really loving our grill this summer.  It makes life easier in general, and just feels like a summer tradition. This is a great grilling recipe, keeping your kitchen free of heat from the oven and dirty pots and pants. The flavor of the grilled nectarines is wonderful, and the addition of the creamy [...]

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Arugula, Chickpea & Feta Wheat Berry Salad

By Ali | Published: July 2, 2012

I’ve been in search of some good lunches lately.  I get bored with leftovers all of the time, which I’m almost shocked to be saying.  Because I am a real leftover lover for the most part.  I’m also not a big fan of sandwiches for lunch…I can do it once a week, but more than [...]

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Chicken Enchiladas

By Ali | Published: June 13, 2012

A couple of weeks ago I was on the search for good prep and freeze meals for a dear friend.  Annie has a great post about stocking the freezer with make ahead meals that I found extremely inspiring and helpful.  So much so that I made two of her recipes, these enchiladas included.  Surprisingly enough I’ve never made [...]

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Peanut Noodles with Edamame & Chicken

By Ali | Published: May 21, 2012

I have to say that one of my faults in the kitchen is that I rarely venture out from my comfort zone.  I usually stick with Italian, Mexican and maybe French cuisine.  I have always been hesitant to venture into the more Eastern flavors.  So when I came across this easy Asian inspired noodle dish [...]

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Duck Confit Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Rice

By Ali | Published: May 19, 2012

So you might think that duck confit sounds fancy…too fancy to buy or make anything with.  I assure you it is not too fancy…and by god, it’s good. D’Artagnan has these little legs of goodness for $8.99 a piece.  Steep, I know, but it’s worth it.  These tacos rock my socks off.  They were a [...]

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