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    Spicy Chicken and Rice

    Nothing beats a meal made in one pot. It’s almost as fast to make as it is to clean up. Great for a weekend – just get all the ingredients going and the more it simmers – the more flavor builds up. So this weekend I decided to make a delicious, healthy, [...]

    Ricotta Gnocchi with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

    Many people are nervous at the idea of making their own pasta, and I suppose for good reason. Pasta is one of those easy-to-impress dishes, which is only magnified by it’s easiness to prepare.  All you have to do to earn rave reviews is to toss a box of dried pasta into some hot water, [...]

    Spicy Turkey Chili

    As the weather gets colder, I get an ache in my bones for soup. One of the best things about this meal is it is ideal for The Apartment Kitchen. One big pot is all you need to be able to make any soup or stew. And not much sounds more warm [...]