Recipes

Salted Caramel Sauce

February 1, 2012

Remember our salted butter caramels? How about our salted caramel chocolate chip cookies? If so, you are going to love this! The other day, my mom came over for lunch. After lunch, we sat down [...]

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Mini Fish Tacos

January 31, 2012

These should come with a warning, make a double batch. I promise they will fly off the plate. Wonton wrappers are turned into mini taco cups, cups that you can fill with anything you desire. [...]

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Mini Blueberry Upside Down Cake

January 29, 2012

Anything “mini” totally scores points on the cuteness scale, these mini upside down cakes are no exception! A muffin pan helps out to make the most adorable little cakes, perfect for mid-morning, late afternoon or [...]

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Simply Seared Pork Tenderloin

January 26, 2012

Joanne and I tend to run our lives with the idea that simple is most likely better. So when we decided it was time to cook the pork tenderloin that had been quietly sitting in [...]

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Spiced and Fried Chicken

January 24, 2012

I know we have said we aren’t huge fans of frying at home … we aren’t, but when the result is flaky crispy chicken, well… we throw in the towel, put on our comfy pants [...]

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Daisy Sandwiches

January 23, 2012

How cute are these? We made these little guys for last summer’s issue of maché magazine and completely forgot to share! Wouldn’t these be just perfect for a child’s birthday party? You could use any [...]

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

January 18, 2012

We couldn’t help ourselves. After Taco Stuffed Shells and Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells, we were craving another version. Since Adam has been contriving various ways to make hot wings again, he jumped at the [...]

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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

January 17, 2012

We have served this twice, both led to friends and family asking for the recipe. So, how could we not share it with you!? It shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, but mac and [...]

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

January 16, 2012

Meatballs call to us, we love them, adore them, crave them … Anything stuffed does pretty much the same thing. So, these little babies had no chance once they came out of the oven, no [...]

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Beer Battered Apples

January 12, 2012

Did you check out this weeks Chili Lime Kale Chips recipe? How about the Kale Pesto Pasta recipe? If you did, then we won’t feel too badly for sharing these beer battered apple rings with [...]

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Kale Pesto Pasta

January 11, 2012

Pasta is a common dinner in our house, so we are always on the lookout for new ways to enjoy it. We are huge fans of Basil pesto, but didn’t have any fresh basil on [...]

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Chili Lime Kale Chips

January 9, 2012

Ever had kale chips? If the answer was “no” - you need to. They are easy to make, healthy and deliciously addictive. If the answer was “yes” - you know you want to make them [...]

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Shredded Beef Tacos

January 7, 2012

umm. yeah. We love tacos, don’t you? We love them even more after eating these. We braise (cook something that has liquid added and is covered with a lid or foil) beef with our favorite [...]

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Minted Green Iced Tea

January 6, 2012

We really aren’t soda people (never have been), but iced tea, well that is our drink! We make black or regular iced tea all the time at home, but when we feel like something a [...]

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Apple Pie Cupcakes

January 5, 2012

Okay, we know… this is not the best option for a new healthy start in 2012, but we just couldn’t keep this from you any longer! The base of the cupcakes are actually made from [...]

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Baked Fish with Orange and Olives

January 3, 2012

Need a light and healthy meal to get on the right track in 2012? This one will do it, plus it has everything you need in one adorable little packet. There is briny olives, sweet [...]

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Black Bean Pizza

January 2, 2012

Ever been to California Pizza Kitchen? It was a ritual when I was in high school. There were two pizzas I would order, religiously. First, the Thai Chicken Pizza and second the Tostada Pizza, which [...]

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Roasted Parsnip Puree

January 1, 2012

Need an easy side dish idea for your next dinner party or meal? Try parsnips. I grew up on parsnips, well usually parsnips and carrots together. We like to think of them as the sweetness [...]

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Taco Stuffed Shells

January 1, 2012

We all loved our Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach so much, we thought why not give another stuffed shell a go and wow are we glad we did. It was funny actually, the other [...]

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St. Germain and Champagne

December 30, 2011

Alright, here’s mine…. you saw Adam’s right, the Champagne Cosmo… it is completely delicious, but I needed to share one of my own, well not really my own, it is inspired by the St. Germain [...]

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Champagne Cosmopolitan

December 30, 2011

We like our cocktails. Okay, we like our wine, too… but for New Year’s we firmly believe you need a cocktail. This one will satisfy them all. Picky drinkers, well they are dealt with the [...]

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Baked Oatmeal with Strawberries, Banana and Chocolate

December 29, 2011

We love entertaining with breakfast, it’s casual, easy and we love love love bacon – I know that has nothing to do with this particular recipe, but let me tell you, this would be perfect [...]

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Ham and Broccoli Pizza Pockets

December 27, 2011

We don’t have any kids yet, well, unless you count a four-legged fluffy orange cat as one. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t throw together a kid-friendly snack here and there. We made these cute [...]

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Lavender Honey Chicken

December 27, 2011

Sweet, earthy and sticky. This chicken is so good. Start by buying a whole chicken that has been quartered. Try to go for the chicken that still has the bone in and the skin on. [...]

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Easy Wine Poached Pears

December 22, 2011

Did you know it’s December 22? I didn’t, or at least I didn’t until I looked at our computer calendar, squealed a bit and realized that later this afternoon better be dedicated to finishing off [...]

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Roasted Stuffed Peppers

December 21, 2011

Women in my family have been making a version of these for years. The original recipe came from a Delia Smith cookbook and has been adapted and tweaked from there. Here is our version. These [...]

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

December 20, 2011

Okay, let’s be honest… a holiday meal means seconds (or thirds)… what is the one thing Adam or I will almost always go back for? Mashed potatoes… oh, how we love mashed potatoes. Ever had [...]

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White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

December 18, 2011

I absolutely love the smell of oatmeal cookies baking in the oven. It has to be one of the best smells in the world. I would totally buy an oatmeal cookie candle or if I [...]

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Creamy Mushroom Crostini

December 17, 2011

This has to be one of the best possible appetizers to serve your guests, especially when accompanied with a glass of sparkling champagne. Start by sautéing an assortment of mushrooms, we chose cremini, shiitake and [...]

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Salted Chocolate Cookie Cups

December 16, 2011

Remember the Red Velvet Cookie Cups from a week or so ago? Well those cookie cups and these cookie cups are best friends. Imagine a decadent and rich truffle center surrounded by a peanut butter [...]

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Creamy Vegetable Soup {revisited}

December 13, 2011

We woke up this morning with a long list of to-dos, by noon, not one of the items on that list was crossed off. We were spinning our wheels. Ever had a day like that? [...]

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Mushroom Risotto

December 12, 2011

Risotto is most certainly a labor of love. This is not a throw everything in to a pan and walk away kind of recipe, you must be involved. Whenever we make risotto, there is almost [...]

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Pretzel, Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Bark

December 10, 2011

I wish we could say that we made this to give as a gift (this would be a great gift) or to have on hand when friends come over (it would be great for that, [...]

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Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach

December 8, 2011

After taking the photo for these, I scrambled into the kitchen to grab plates, knifes, forks and napkins — you know, like any normal person would do before sitting down to have a nice meal [...]

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Pan Roasted Chicken with Thyme

December 7, 2011

Chicken with crispy golden brown skin can only be described as heavenly. It’s easy, too – really, it is. We have been waiting to share this one with you, since we started talking to Nina [...]

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Salted Caramels

December 4, 2011

I don’t know what it is, but Joanne LOVES cooking with sugar. She gets all giddy when she sees bubbling sugar on our stove. So, it was not a surprise when this recipe was added [...]

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Easy Hot Wings

December 2, 2011

Every time we are sitting in a restaurant and someone walks by with a fresh plate of hot wings from the kitchen, we die. Well, not really, instead of dying, we promptly find our server [...]

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Tomato Soup with Lemon and Thyme

December 1, 2011

Remember this recipe for Cardamom Roasted Tomato Pasta? It was light and so delicious from cardamom and roasted lemon peel that we decided to roast tomatoes again, but this time with thyme and lemon. It [...]

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Red Velvet Cookie Cups

November 30, 2011

Cookie, yes! Cake, yes! Frosting — oh, mama! This one has it all. It’s easy, freaking adorable and is so-cute-you-can-eat-it-in-one-bite. We made these for Pillsbury and we’re seriously better for it! Enjoy! Red Velvet Cookie [...]

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Cardamom Roasted Tomato Pasta

November 28, 2011

We ate entirely too much on Thursday (and Friday). We’re back home in need of something light. This pasta recipe fits the bill. Sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, cardamom pods and lemon zest are roasted in [...]

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Pear and Cranberry Cocktail

November 23, 2011

Right now, we are on I-95 traveling down to meet up with family for the holidays (gotta love our mobile hotspot thingy from Verizon). In the back are some seriously critical parts to our Thanksgiving [...]

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Gingered Green Beans

November 22, 2011

An easy side of tender green beans with lightly toasted fresh ginger and butter.

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Pumpkin Pancakes

November 20, 2011

Not too sweet with a hint of spice, these pumpkin pancakes are perfect served with a big mug of coffee and a comfy chair.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home

November 17, 2011

I’m a Pumpkin Spice Latte type of girl. Adam, he’s more into the Gingerbread Latte. With that said, I think I’m right, so I thought we could share this recipe we worked on for Betty [...]

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix

November 17, 2011

We’re tight on pantry space. Fortunately, pumpkin spice mix does not require any addition space in our kitchen, because we already have the ingredients to make it on the fly. I bet you do, too. [...]

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Maple Roasted Endive

November 16, 2011

A delicious and easy side dish of roasted endive with maple syrup and thyme.

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Baked Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

November 13, 2011

A make-ahead breakfast casserole with pumpkin and lots of holiday flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Ginger Pumpkin Parfait

November 11, 2011

Sweetened pumpkin and cream cheese are layered with ginger cookies and whipped cream for an easy dessert that can be made up to one day in advance.

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Warm Cabbage and Apple Salad

November 10, 2011

A step-by-step recipe for a warm red cabbage salad with apples and celery.

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S’more Cookie Sandwiches

November 8, 2011

An easy recipe for s’mores cookie sandwiches from machémag.com.

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Smoky Green Salad with Bacon

November 7, 2011

We are big fans of homemade salad dressing. It’s quick, easy and so flexible. Our basic recipe is to combine vinegar + Dijon mustard + something sweet + olive oil. For this, we went with [...]

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How to Poach an Egg

November 2, 2011

About a year ago, I spent an entire day in the kitchen attempting (and failing) to poach an egg. Everyone said it was easy, but all I was left with was a messy pot of [...]

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Nutella Bread Pudding

November 1, 2011

If I were stuck on an island and allowed one thing from my kitchen it would absolutely be Nutella. If Adam and I were stuck on an island together and he had one thing from [...]

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White Russian

October 29, 2011

Here’s one more Halloween cocktail for ya. We used one of Joanne’s favorite ingredients – Bailey’s Irish Cream and mixed that with vodka and half and half. Everything gets topped off with a sprinkle of [...]

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Kir Royale

October 25, 2011

We had fun. We took that photo for Betty Crocker a while back because they wanted to share a few “spooky cocktails” for Halloween. We love cocktails, but don’t usually get into those that are [...]

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Kale with Egg and Toast

October 24, 2011

Kale topped with a runny egg, over warm toast – divine!

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Candy Corn Screwdriver

October 23, 2011

The classic screwdriver cocktail adapted for Halloween.

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Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash

October 20, 2011

Maple syrup and Sriracha make this roasted butternut squash addictive.

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Baked Drumsticks with Rosemary

October 20, 2011

Our recipe for oven baked chicken drumsticks with rosemary. So easy!

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Spicy Spiked Cider

October 17, 2011

Spiced and spiked apple cider on ice for the holidays. P.S. You can serve it warm, too.

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Bacon Roasted Potatoes

October 13, 2011

We cook baby potatoes twice, once by boiling, once in bacon drippings then, top with sour cream, green onion and bacon!

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Baked Chili Shrimp

October 12, 2011

It doesn’t happen too often around here, but every once and a while, we can find head-on shrimp. If we see them, we buy them – it is the perfect “Adam and Joanne” meal, quick, [...]

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Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sauce

October 10, 2011

We made this a while back and completely forgot to share it with you! Panna cotta is a great dessert to make at home — there is very little hands-on time needed. All you need [...]

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Brown Butter Pasta with Walnuts

October 7, 2011

We are currently sitting in one of those really uncomfortable chairs next to a gate in the airport, you know, the one that moves every time someone else sits down. Not to worry, though, we [...]

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Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

October 5, 2011

I bet if you checked our fridge any day of the week, you would find goat cheese. We love it. We eat it as is, cook with it, spread it, pour honey over it, smoke [...]

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Braised Fennel

October 1, 2011

We’ve been on a veggie kick lately – our Cheddar Roasted Broccoli was probably our most recent favorite. Here’s another easy side: Start with one or two fennel bulbs (we recommend using one bulb if [...]

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Salmon with Grilled Nectarines and Goat Cheese

September 29, 2011

The other day, we walked into the produce section and were hit, like a truck, with the smell of peaches and nectarines, we had to buy some. The season is coming to a close, so [...]

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 27, 2011

Cookies anyone? We posted these a while back and wished we had a big plate in front of us today! We thought we would share again, so, happy Monday! – Adam and Joanne *** Over [...]

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Cheddar Roasted Broccoli

September 21, 2011

Where are our broccoli fans? How about broccoli-cheddar soup fans? This, you will love! We adapted Ina Garten’s Parmesan Roasted Broccoli for this. Roasting broccoli is genius, you see, it’s all about the texture. The [...]

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Sweet and Spicy Oven Baked Ribs

September 14, 2011

Some might have the impression that ribs are one of those dishes that should be left to the “pit masters.” That couldn’t be further from the truth! Now, we admit that this isn’t the quickest [...]

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Brie with Spiced Honey and Walnuts

September 7, 2011

Brie with Spiced Honey and Walniuts Recipe

Need a simple appetizer or dessert idea? This is it! Room temperature brie cheese is topped with spiced warm honey and toasted walnuts. Just remove the cheese from the fridge about one hour before serving, [...]

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Tomato Salad

September 6, 2011

Don’t miss out on tomato season! Depending on where you live, its coming to a close, so, what better way to celebrate juicy, ripe, sweet seasonal tomatoes, than tossed with some extra virgin olive oil, [...]

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Oven Roasted Corn with Chipotle Butter

August 24, 2011

We often crave corn on the cob, don’t you? We love how sweet and juicy it can be and let’s not forget that any food that comes with it’s own handle (the husks) is pretty [...]

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Chilled Tomato Soup: Gazpacho

August 15, 2011

Not sure why, but until this year, we have never been too fond of chilled soups. Luckily though, likes and dislikes change as we grow up — When I first met Adam, there were two [...]

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Chilled Pea Soup with Shrimp

August 11, 2011

Therapy. The kitchen is our therapy, it always has been. A bad day at work means a long night in the kitchen. A stressful week equals a knife, pan, slippers and the intention to cook. [...]

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Strawberries and Cream Popsicles

August 4, 2011

My goodness summer has hit us hard this year! Lots of 100 degree days, the A/C is on the fritz and no time to jump into the pool. Nevertheless, we have made sure to take [...]

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Tom Collins

July 14, 2011

Our Tom Collins It’s not too sweet and is perfectly refreshing. Bonus–no store-bought mix required!

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Frozen Fruit Skewers with Chocolate Drizzle

July 11, 2011

We had so much fun making and munching on these skewers! They are perfect for kids of all ages, even those who may be kids-at-heart and not specifically by age. The trick with these is [...]

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How to Make Chocolate Creme Brulee (video)

June 22, 2011

Recently, Adam’s mother walked across a big stage to receive a degree she has been working towards for the past few years. We were all there, cheering her on, even our niece, who turned one [...]

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Outrageous Burger: The Denver

June 14, 2011

We have been lucky enough to work with Wisconsin Cheese before (see Queso Blanco Burger), so when we were contacted about their Cheeseburgers Across America road trip, we were intrigued. One of those cheeseburgers was [...]

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Potato Fritatta with Chipotle

June 12, 2011

The other day, when taking a glance into our refrigerator, we seemed to have a random assortment of leftovers and half-used ingredients. We had an odd amount of fingerling potatoes, cilantro that was on the [...]

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Honey Sriracha Beef Skewers

June 6, 2011

If we were stuck on an island and had to survive on just a few things, Sriracha would be on our list of necessities. At the moment, we have not one, but two bottles in [...]

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Oreo Stuffed Cupcakes

June 1, 2011

Who doesn’t love a cupcake? Who isn’t a fan of a cookie? How about both, at the same time, with frosting on top? A few weekends back, we were invited to a BBQ that we [...]

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Roasted Portobello with Eggs

May 16, 2011

I can’t believe Joanne and I are finally able to share this recipe with you. You see, we have wanted to share this recipe with you for a looooong time now. It’s hands down our [...]

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Roasted Beet Salad

May 10, 2011

For a while now, Adam has had his eye on beets. Every time we walk through the store, he always seems to gravitate to the beets, strange, I know. Maybe he remembers a salad he [...]

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Lime Tart

May 4, 2011

From the moment I made lemon curd in my baking and pastry class, I knew a version would be making its way onto our blog. In culinary school a clean station with no dirty dishes [...]

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Breakfast Rolls

April 14, 2011

This past weekend, we had the opportunity to attend the Food Blog Forum in Orlando, FL. The flight home on Sunday was a mix of discussions around what we learned, how we wanted to move [...]

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Lemon Angel Food Cake

April 4, 2011

Isn’t it amazing how time just flies? One moment it seems you are slowly moving along, enjoying a new year and then the next moment you realize we aren’t just beginning a new year, but [...]

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Chocolate Cake

March 21, 2011

Something happened last weekend. Something a little absurd, something that Adam has not yet allowed me to live down, something involving a very large chocolate cake. We ended our work week last week with the [...]

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Sweet Pepper Poppers

March 9, 2011

Mini sweet peppers stuffed with cheese and bacon then topped with buttery breadcrumbs and baked for an easy appetizer that can be made ahead of time.

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Chicken Sandwich with Lime Mayo and Pickled Jalapeños

February 23, 2011

We had one mission over the weekend, take a cool photo. That’s it. Nothing fancy, nothing with too many steps, nothing that would steal time away from taking advantage of the natural light streaming in [...]

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Nutella Chocolate Truffles

February 17, 2011

The other day, we had the most amazing experience at the grocery store — seriously. You see, somehow the world aligned in such a way that we would be required to go to the store, [...]

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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Old Bay

February 15, 2011

We both grew up in Annapolis, Maryland. We both love Maryland. We both love Old Bay. Old Bay on grilled corn, Old Bay on crabs, but our favorite? Old Bay Dusted Chicken Drumsticks. So simple, [...]

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Olives with Lemon Confit and Chili Flakes

February 14, 2011

Lemon confit is one of those buzz words, and rightly so. It sounds fancy, tastes delicious, elevates dishes and honestly, is not that difficult to prepare. There are various methods out there on how to [...]

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Pear and Vanilla Muffins

February 9, 2011

During our stay in Paris, we opted to rent an apartment instead of staying in a hotel. We have gone this route in the past and have found it to be the best way to [...]

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Chewy Granola Bars

January 17, 2011

We had been thinking about these granola bars for a while now. Remember when we gave out granola bars for a baby shower favor? We were so happy with them last time, that we decided [...]

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Carrots with Pomegranate Glaze

January 10, 2011

We, my friends, are on serious withdrawal. It was only five days ago that our plane touched down at Washington Dulles Airport after the most awe-inspiring, mouth-watering, eye-opening trip to Paris. We had never been, [...]

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Spiced and Spiked Cider

December 15, 2010

In all good faith, before we talk about how absolutely, positively wonderful this drink is we need to share the following warning: The first time Joanne tried Spiced and Spiked Cider, she did not follow [...]

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Roasted Pears

December 14, 2010

Need a holiday dessert idea? Try these delicious roasted pears; we posted them last year and loved them so much that we just had to share them again! Adam and I are not the biggest [...]

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Roasted Peppers and Cheese Tamales

December 9, 2010

I never knew much about tamales before I knew Adam. You see, for as long as he can remember, Christmas Eve meant tamales. His mother does what I am sure her mother did when she [...]

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