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    No More Boring Leftovers Continued: Asian Meatballs with Udon and Beef Broth

    Soup is a quick and easy thing to prepare at the last minute. Unfortunately, the idea equated with soup is generally a huge vat with tons and tons of leftovers. With this soup, I’ve tried to create just the right amount, using my pre-made ground meat mixture .
    I used store bought beef broth for my [...]

    No More Boring Leftovers Continued: Homemade Dumplings

    I love dumplings.  If you’ve read my previous blog, you know that the day I discovered how easy they are to make was a very happy day in my house.  And just to make the whole thing even easier, the pre-made ground meat mixture is waiting for me in the fridge when I come home. [...]

    The Answer to No More Boring Leftovers

    Sometimes I like to use the weekend to prepare meals for the week ahead – especially when I know I have a lot on my plate. But I also don’t necessarily like to rely on leftovers. It’s easy to get burnt out after eating the same thing three days in a row. [...]

    Christmas Cookies – Apartment Style

    Christmas is a time of year when everyone is expecting (or needing) some baked goods in their lives. Company is always stopping over, and there are parties galore – at work, kids’ schools, and for family and friends. But for someone who lives in an apartment – this can be a scary time. My current [...]

    Lime Marinated Steak Tacos with Homemade Tortillas

    I love a good taco.  I am, however, a firm believer that the tortilla makes the taco.  Meaning that it should be fresh, light, and most importantly: warm.  And for my favorite tacos, packaged just won’t cut it.  Luckily, tortillas are as quick and simple to make as any basic flatbread.  When you taste it, [...]