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Date Night Recipes

We love date night. To us, that means spending time with each other, not spending time stuck in the kitchen. All date night recipes are quick, fresh and require little fuss from you, but still have a WOW factor so you can enjoy your time together.

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Bananas Foster Shortcakes

February 12, 2012
Bananas Foster Shortcakes

Here’s a quick and easy dessert or breakfast for two just in time for Valentine’s day! It seriously takes less than 15 minutes! We use what we like to call our “fake out” caramel sauce [...]

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Pasta Carbonara

February 9, 2012
Pasta Carbonara

We have had a lot of eggs in the house lately. Not a problem, we are pros at using them up. Take our Steak and Egg recipe for example, or, this delicious, EASY pasta. We [...]

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Steak and Egg

February 8, 2012
Steak and Egg

Simple, decadent and quick. This is our kind of meal. Cook it for one, two or more. Roasted asparagus is so easy to make and is the perfect side to sop up runny egg yolk. [...]

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Brownie Batter Pancakes

February 7, 2012
Brownie Batter Pancakes

So here’s what we did. We scored a few brownie creating jobs with Betty Crocker to add to their already massive brownie collection. We tried to come up with ideas that they did not already [...]

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Baked Ziti with Shrimp and Spinach

February 4, 2012
Baked Ziti with Shrimp and Spinach

There are very few things that can beat pasta for me…. I absolutely love it. I love that pasta can be heavy like our Pumpkin Mac and Cheese or light, like this one. I love [...]

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Salted Caramel Sauce

February 1, 2012
Caramel Sauce

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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Simply Seared Pork Tenderloin

January 26, 2012
Simply Seared Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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
Spiced and Fried Chicken

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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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

January 18, 2012
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells

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
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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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Kale Pesto Pasta

January 11, 2012
Kale Pesto Pasta

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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Shredded Beef Tacos

January 7, 2012
Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe

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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Baked Fish with Orange and Olives

January 3, 2012
Baked Fish with Orange and Olives Recipe

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
Black Bean Pizza Recipe

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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Taco Stuffed Shells

January 1, 2012
Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe

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
St. Germain and Champagne Cocktail

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
Champagne Cosmopolitan

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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Lavender Honey Chicken

December 27, 2011
Lavender Honey Chicken Recipe

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
Easy Poached Pears Recipe

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 Garlic Mashed Potatoes

December 20, 2011
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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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Mushroom Risotto

December 12, 2011
Mushroom Risotto Recipe

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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Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach

December 8, 2011
Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Spinach Recipe

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
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Thyme

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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Cardamom Roasted Tomato Pasta

November 28, 2011
Cardamom Roasted Tomato Pasta Recipe

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
Pear and Cranberry Cocktail

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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Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home

November 17, 2011
Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

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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Smoky Green Salad with Bacon

November 7, 2011
Smoky Green Salad Recipe

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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Nutella Bread Pudding

November 1, 2011
Nutella Bread Pudding

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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Kale with Egg and Toast

October 24, 2011
Kale with Egg and Toast Recipe

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

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Baked Drumsticks with Rosemary

October 20, 2011
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Rosemary

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

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Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sauce

October 10, 2011
Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sauce Recipe

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
Brown Butter Pasta with Walnuts

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
Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

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
Braised Fennel Recipe

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
Salmon with Grilled Nectarines

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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Cheddar Roasted Broccoli

September 21, 2011
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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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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
Tomato Salad Recipe

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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How to Make Chocolate Creme Brulee (video)

June 22, 2011
Chocolate Creme Brulee

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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Roasted Portobello with Eggs

May 16, 2011
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with eggs

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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Nutella Chocolate Truffles

February 17, 2011
Nutella Chocolate Truffles

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
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Old Bay

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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Carrots with Pomegranate Glaze

January 10, 2011
Carrots with Pomegranate Glaze

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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Roasted Pears

December 14, 2010
Roasted Pears

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 Acorn Squash with Walnuts and Cranberries

November 17, 2010
Roasted Acorn Squash with Walnuts and Cranberries

From the Archives: Posted November 2, 2009.  Enjoy! Take an already delectable dish up a notch.  Roast some inexpensive acorn squash that has been cut into wedges and topped with some olive oil, salt, pepper [...]

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Grilled Swordfish with Coriander and Lime

August 11, 2010
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Whole Foods, a Nova Scotia fishery and the Marine Stewardship Council have teamed up to introduce sustainable swordfish for the summer. After buying a steak to share, we simply seasoned with salt, pepper and coriander, grilled our steak and topped with butter, cilantro leaves and lime.

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Almonds with Thyme and Sea Salt

July 21, 2010
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Simply take raw almonds and cook over medium-low heat in fruity olive oil then finish with fresh thyme and course sea salt for a easy, yet elegant snack or addition to your next tapas party.

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Video: Datenight Mussels

June 7, 2010
Datenight Mussels

Our very first video tutorial showing how we make one of our favorite date night dishes, steamed mussels in a white wine broth.

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Tender Roasted Asparagus

May 19, 2010
Tender Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus is roasted with olive oil, salt and pepper for the perfect spring side dish.

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Snapper with a Spicy Tomato, Citrus and Herb Sauce

April 20, 2010
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Fresh, light and zesty, snapper pan-fried snapper topped with crushed tomatoes, olives and lemon is an easy and delicious meal.

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Pork Milanese: a quick, easy and delicous meal

February 10, 2010
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We pair lightly breaded pork chops with a light and lemony salad, perfect with a glass of wine for your next date night.

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Steamed Mussels in a White Wine broth

October 19, 2009
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Mussels are steamed in a white wine broth with shallots, garlic and parsley. Serve with some French bread and you have the perfect meal.

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Diablo Pasta Sauce with Clams and Shrimp

September 22, 2009
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Roasted Shrimp and sweet clams are tossed in light and fresh Diablo pasta sauce, a perfect and fast date night dinner.

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Warm Goat Cheese on top of a Strawberry & Arugula Salad

August 26, 2009
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Arugula and sliced strawberries are tossed in a sweet balsamic vinaigrette then topped with goat cheese that has been breaded and lightly fried.

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