Archive for September, 2012
Friday, September 28th, 2012
Wheat Pasta with Bean Puree and Arugula
Wheat Pasta with Bean Puree and Arugula
This is a hearty pasta with extra protein from the wheat pasta and cranberry bean sauce. Great for a cool fall evening meal. Make the beans on the weekend and your ready for a quick weeknight meal.
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Tags: arugula, bean, cranberry beans, entree, pasta, Wheat
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Thursday, September 27th, 2012
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Thursday Throwback
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Here’s a classic — Spaghetti and Meatballs. You can make the sauce and meatballs in advance, storing the meatballs in the tomato sauce. Just reheat the meatballs and sauce on the stove while you cook the spaghetti. While the dish looks complicated, it’s really not. Enlist a helper and you’ll be done in no time.
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Tags: classic, dinner, entree, meatballs, pasta, spaghetti, Thursday throwback, tomato sauce
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Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
Potato Dill Soup
Potato Dill Soup
Here’s a quick and warming soup for a brisk fall evening.
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Tags: appetizer, dill, entree, potato, Soup, vegetable
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
Parsley Walnut Pesto
Tuesday Tip
Make Pesto
If you have an abundance of an herb, or other delicate green, and you don’t know what to do with it, make a pesto. (more…)
Tags: make pesto, pesto, tip
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Monday, September 24th, 2012
Review
La Taquiza
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La Taquiza’s fish tacos are, by far, my favorite fish tacos, to date. Both the California (seasoned and grilled fish) and Baja (battered and fried fish) are amazing. It’s hard to pick a favorite among the two. Each served are on a soft corn tortilla and topped with a bit of purple cabbage, for pleasant crunch and added color. Pico de gallo is added for more color and a nice acidity, to balance the sweet crema drizzled on top.
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Tags: Baja, California, fish tacos, Mexican, restaurant, review
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