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    Meatloaf Sandwiches

    One of the favorites in my house is meatloaf. Something I like even better is meatloaf sandwiches, but with my vacuum cleaner of a boyfriend sharing my dining room table, there is rarely any leftover to make sandwiches after the fact. So one day last week, I thought to myself – why can’t I just [...]

    Steak Frittata with Arugula-Spinach Salad

    When I was on my internship in culinary school, I helped cook breakfast for the guests of the inn where I worked each morning. I got pretty good at making frittatas, egg tarts, quiche, and other egg based entrees. Eggs are so versatile, and that’s why I love turning to them when I have leftovers. [...]

    Buttery Leeks and Spinach

    I made a big batch of a simple side dish the other day, and it ended up being the perfect addition to a variety of other dishes throughout the week. I sauteed leeks (a fav of mine), garlic, and spinach. I also added a couple pats of butter (something I don’t normally do – Matt [...]

    Tamale Pie

    Some of my more frequent readers can probably tell when I’m in a photo shoot at work – because I disapear from the blogosphere. Managing the photo shoots for the cookbooks the CIA produces is one of the busiest and most hectic parts of my job, and it often leads to me working odd hours. [...]

    Meatball Sub

    After a long day (ok, ok – roller skating and running errands), I just wanted something simple and comforting. Cheese is my biggest weakness, and this sandwich totally hit the spot for me. I used some meatballs and sauce I had already made for pasta, and sandwiched them with some cheese on a leftover baguette. [...]