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There was a time in my life when I dreamed of becoming a Registered Dietitian. I would write recipes in my free time and I always baked cupcakes for my friends and cooked on the weekends. Then, while in a Masters program in Boston, I would teach cooking classes with names like "Naturally Nutritious" and …
Continue reading Garlic and Lime Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip Recipe
I love winter squash of all types, including spaghetti squash, because its texture holds sauce well. This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes, so it is perfect for weeknights. We used kale because we had some that needed to be eaten up; other additions that would work well here include mushrooms and onion. …
When I eat salmon, I am reminded of Jeff and I's Alaskan honeymoon, which took place this time last year. We have fond memories of eating fresh salmon in Alaska, especially at the Saltry Restaurant in Halibut Cove (you can only get there from Homer, via the female-captained Danny J ferry). These salmon fillets are …
Continue reading Salmon with Capers and Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe
Jeff and I share a lot of common ground, food-wise, and this sauce is a big contender. We've been eating out less than we used to due to our budgeting efforts of 2019. We received a mini-food processor as a house warming gift (more on new house coming soon!) and I was excited to make …
This bread hit all of the notes for me: deeply chocolate with a depth of flavor from the yogurt and coffee. It's delicious, it's versatile, and the cake keeps really well, too; I brought it with me to have with lunches and Jeff had it for breakfast over many days. My mom has also made …
This recipe used up what we already had on hand; a box of chicken broth, snow peas, green onion, and frozen shrimp. Bonus: we spent together-time sharing our days while we folded wontons, and from start to finish the whole recipe only took 45 minutes. I have heard of couples building Ikea furniture as a …
Late fall vegetable preparations can be as bright and simple as those of spring and summer. Here, thinly sliced fennel and radishes pair well with a local baby greens mix. This recipe comes together in minutes and I kept the ingredient list small. Other crunchy addition that would work well include red cabbage and thinly …
Jeff and I frequent the Greensboro Curb Farmer's Market as often as we can. We will grab coffee, Jeff will grab a donut or two (hot, fresh, made with sweet potato batter) from Yeehaw Donuts, and I will often grab a morning glory muffin from my favorite, Amy's Bakery. Their muffins are made with bran and …
Last night, the weather was perfect, so Jeff and I cooked outside for our friends. I picked up a few ears of corn from our local farmer's market and grilled them directly in their husks. They charred on the outside, but when we shucked them, the kernels were tender and full of flavor. Today, I …
Jeff's been to Alaska many times. His grandmother and many of his aunts, uncles, and cousins live in and around Homer, AK. Last year, he sent me a sourdough starter postcard... but it never arrived. When we returned from our Alaskan honeymoon last month, he surprised me with a sourdough starter postcard (the starter is …
