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Shakshuka

March 4th, 2008 · 10 Comments

To say I love shakshuka is both a huge understatement and slightly misleading. How's that? Well, I more than love shakshuka; it's one of my absolute favorite breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and hell, snacks. When D and I can't agree on what to put in the omelet or pancakes, I just say […]

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Tags: breakfast and brunch · comfort food · easy-as-a-1-2-3 · good for you

Teriyaki Tofu with Brussels Sprouts and Soba

February 20th, 2008 · 3 Comments

I've been on a tofu hiatus lately. Its estrogen-mimicking qualities had me a little nervous, and I hadn't been craving it much anyway, so I took a tofu timeout. Then I was at the whole foods near work and some baked pressed tofu caught my eye. I can't remember the brand, but it's […]

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Tags: easy-as-a-1-2-3 · good for you · main dishes · veggies

It's Frittata Time

February 14th, 2008 · 5 Comments

D and I were in New York over New Years, and our hostess, Meryl, made a lovely pajama brunch. (Let's face it; what else do you really want to do on New Years day besides lounge around in your pjs eating great food with friends? Yea — it was pretty fabulous.) Meryl […]

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Tags: breakfast and brunch · easy-as-a-1-2-3 · good for you · veggies

Baked Stuffed Eggplant

February 7th, 2008 · 6 Comments

This week, I was in North Carolina for work. I stayed in the coastal plains of NC, in an all-American town. By all-American, I mean the only things to eat were carbs and packaged food, and the most popular restaurants were Wendy's, Popeye's, Arby's, and other restaurants whose names are people. Get […]

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Tags: easy-as-a-1-2-3 · good for you · main dishes · sides · veggies

Brussels Sprouts (Yes, Brussels Sprouts!)

January 30th, 2008 · 12 Comments

Here's a lesson in spousal communication. If you suspect that your significant other doesn't like a particular food, do yourself a huge favor: just ask. If you don't, you mind wind up like me. In the almost three years that D and I have been together, I never once have made brussels […]

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Tags: easy-as-a-1-2-3 · good for you · sides · veggies