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    Caramelized Onion Gnocchi with Spring Veggies and a Simple White Wine Sauce

    I love gnocchi – not just eating it, but making it. There’s something so satisfying about gently rolling out the ropes, cutting them, watching them fall into the water, and rise again – letting you know (just in time) that they’re ready for eating. One of my favorite versions of gnocchi is ricotta [...]

    Caramelized Onion Polenta with Sausage and Cauliflower Ragu

    I used to think it was strange that I read cookbooks feverishly as though they were page-turning novels. Now I know it is – but the amazing world of food magazines and online recipes have deepened my love for the written food word. And no matter how crazy it is, I can’t help [...]

    Barbeque Chicken Tacos

    Even after another BBQ week at work, I still hadn’t gotten my fill. I decided to spend the morning making my own barbeque sauce, that I later used to dress some shredded chicken to make some tacos. Let me tell you, this more than cured my craving – it was awesome! Sweet, spicy, and just [...]

    Quick Dinner Idea: Breakfast for Dinner

    There are a lot of breakfast lovers in this world…but I’m not one of them. I used to love diners that would serve lunch foods all day long, and my favorite thing about flying was that airport food was rarely restricted by “normal” meal times. I am, however, an egg lover. In [...]

    Chicken Sandwiches with Sundried Tomato Spread, Avocado, Caramelized Onions, and Spinach

    Matt and I are in a habit of going grocery shopping everyday. At first, I hated this. I would make lists, try to plan ahead, and buy in bulk. Matt on the other hand, would casually suggest another trip to the store – for something we forgot, or something he just started [...]