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Chicken Tostada Salad and a Giveaway

April 6, 2011

One little perk of blogging about food is the many cookbooks that arrive on my doorstep. I heard Todd and Diane had photographed a new cookbook, so I couldn’t wait to flip through and take a look. Big Bowl of Love by Chrisina Farrare is full of great down-home classics like Chicken Piccata, Baked Sweet [...]

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

April 1, 2011

Baking with whole wheat can be tricky. When I first started, I quickly learned replacing whole wheat flour with white flour 1:1 won’t bring good results. I also realized there is a huge difference between whole wheat flour and whole wheat pastry flour. Whole wheat flour is generally ground from hard white wheat. It has a higher protein [...]

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Raid-the-Fridge Rice

March 28, 2011

The desert continues to wait for spring under strong, cold winds. We’ve had tons of rain (for this part of the country) and thinking of spring salads and grilling hasn’t even crossed my mind yet. I’ve found myself reaching for comforting soups and quick, hearty dinners. I saw a version of this recipe in Good [...]

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Chicken and Rice with Lemon, Peas, and Scallions

March 2, 2011

A few weeks ago, my friend underwent a kidney transplant. Her mother-in-law took care of their kids for a few weeks while her husband stayed with her near the hospital. A friend sent out an email organizing meals for the family (via Take Them a Meal) and it got me thinking about my favorite meal [...]

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How to Butterfly a Chicken

February 3, 2011

I often hear people say they’d like to change to a more organic, unprocessed diet, but . . . they think it’s difficult and it’s (always) expensive. I understand why people think this way. In a world where we’re accustomed to buying a package of cheap food, throwing it in

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Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Sliced Sirloin Steak and Peas

January 20, 2011

Did you know that organic grass-fed (or pastured) meat is nutritionally different than its conventional counterparts? It’s true. Organic, grass fed beef is much higher in omega-3 fatty acids, linoleic acid, B vitamins, and antioxidants than conventional beef. Why? It simply boils down to what the animal is eating. Grain is a main staple for the [...]

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Honey Coated Salmon with Spinach and Noodles

January 18, 2011

If you were to open my refrigerator, you’d find dozens of bottles, mason jars, and glass containers filled with broth, drinks, and different foods. Aside from making food from unprocessed ingredients, I eat and drink certain things throughout the day to keep myself and my family healthy. I start my day off with a small glass of [...]

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Beef Turnovers with Caramelized Onions and Stilton Cheese

December 8, 2010

The Christmas rush has arrived in full force now! Our house is bustling with all sorts of activities. The end of the year brings graduation at the test pilot school, so there are plenty of events this week ending with a ceremony and celebration for the students. I’m rushing around helping make plans, addressing all [...]

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Beef Taco Bowl

November 2, 2010

We all have our habits. This “taco bowl” is one of mine. I eat it several times a week for lunch and after a couple of years, I’ve never tired of it. I enjoy the simple and delicious combination of grass-fed beef sauteed with onions, garlic and cumin served over a bed of rice and [...]

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Turkey, Date and Orange Panini

October 21, 2010

So what do you think of the changes? I thought it was time for a little facelift and Thomas from TCDawson Designs built this fabulous blog for me! The header photo was taken by Helen. It’s one of the many gorgeous photos she shot for my cookbook. I also want to add another dimension to the [...]

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