Author Archives: Angie

Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo Pasta

This is a dinner that comes together quickly & hits the essentials: protein, vegetable, & carbs – all in one dish – along with the other essential: FLAVOR! Ingredients: 4 – 5 chicken sausage links, sliced (if the package of … Continue reading

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Refried “cheater” Beans

I tend to prefer charro beans, but tonight, given my mission to work through saved recipes, I opted for this recipe (that & we were having fajitas). I’m so glad I did – I found these to be absolutely perfect! … Continue reading

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

This summer we’ve had an unusual amount of early morning rain showers. It’s simultaneously out of the norm & refreshing. The other day upon waking, it wasn’t raining yet, but the thunder was rumbling as if to announce the rains … Continue reading

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Hummus – Take 4

In all fairness, I never imagined I’d have more than one hummus recipe, but here we are at the 4th one. I mean, hummus has all of 4 or 5 ingredients. What could make such a major change to warrant … Continue reading

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Spaghetti al Pomodoro

As a kid, I remember my mom compiled so many recipes she’d cut out of magazines she started storing them in photo albums tucked into the corner of the kitchen where she stored all her cookbooks. Now, in the digital … Continue reading

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Single Serving (big ass) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie

Sometimes the body’s need for a sweet treat requires nothing more than to meet its demands. This is where this recipe for a singular big ass cookie comes in handy. I say big ass cookie because this could easily have … Continue reading

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Migas

Once upon a former life, while in college, I shared a home with 6 other people, one of those roommates made a quick, delicious breakfast for dinner dish: Migas. We are in the throes of moving out of state: sorting … Continue reading

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Italian Cheese & Spinach Tortellini Pasta Salad

When the outside temperature is high & the humidity is sweltering sometimes the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. Thankfully, forfeiting the extra heat in the kitchen doesn’t also mean sacrificing great taste. This dinner … Continue reading

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Homemade English Muffins

Recently, the phrase: “if you can buy it, you can make it” has been milling around in my head. Along with that makes me think of a quote by Michael Pollan, “Eat all the junk food you want as long … Continue reading

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Brownie & Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

In our immediate family, all 4 of our birthdays happen within 22 days. It starts with mine, 5 days later it’s our eldest’s, 13 days later my husband, & lastly, 4 days after his, our youngest’s. I’ve often said I … Continue reading

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