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    Green Chili

    Matt and I love chili. It is a go-to meal for us because it’s always quick, always delicious, and always spicy (what can I say, I love spicy food). And while we are equal opportunity chili advocates (my favorite is vegetarian chili with beans and quinoa), I decided to try something totally new, mainly inspired [...]

    Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole with Poblanos, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn, and Red Onions

    This dish doesn’t sound like much. I say that because when Matt said this afternoon “Let’s make something simple for dinner” and I suggested this dish, he didn’t exactly jump up and down. It sounds basic, and maybe even dull. But what pushes something like this over the top (and always does) is really good [...]

    Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich with Sundried Tomato Pesto and Fresh Mozzarella

    One of my favorite pastimes is roaming the produce aisle at Adams Fairacre Farms. I know I’ve waxed poetic about well-stocked groceries and farmer’s markets before, but every time I go to Adams, I’m reminded why I love to cook. It’s like a dream – all of the produce is gleaming and primarily local, [...]

    Creamy Coconut Stir Fry

    div>Matt and I rarely argue about food. We rarely argue at all, but he certainly (and most faithfully) eats whatever I plan to make. But yesterday he was in the mood for steak, and I was craving a Thai-inspired dish. So we did something we don’t normally do, we entered the store [...]

    Lamb Kofta

    I am always keeping my eye out for new and varied proteins. When I saw fresh, grass-fed ground lamb at my farmer’s market this weekend – I was sold. I don’t cook lamb often because what’s available in my regular grocery store leaves a lot to be desired. As I searched my recipe [...]