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chimi

ever make chimichurri with oregano?

In dips, condiments, marinades & dressings, marinades, sauces On July 19, 2011 0 Comments

a couple weeks ago i was at a friends house admiring the amount of oregano she had growing everywhere. if you have ever grown oregano you know it’s… Read More »

port

meatless monday: portobello & tomato bruschetta

In appetizers, lunch ideas, salad, soups & salads, vegetarian, vegetarian On July 18, 2011 0 Comments

ever hear of meatless monday? i have heard of it before but never really paid attention until the other day. i was out to dinner saturday night and… Read More »

jcarrota

7.11 – 7.15: weekly roundup

In ramblings, rants & giveaways On July 15, 2011 3 Comments

i am running a little late today…story of my life. since this blog is also personal, not just about cooking, i have been going back and forth all… Read More »

noodles

warm sesame noodles

In entrees, pasta, pasta, sides, vegetarian, vegetarian On July 14, 2011 2 Comments

i am a huge sesame noodle fan. it’s usually my back up meal when i am eating alone. it’s quick, it’s good, and when it’s hot out, it’s… Read More »

harissa

red harissa

In dips, condiments, marinades & dressings On July 13, 2011 2 Comments

finding a great dressing or a even a great condiment is always important (to me at least). whether it be for vegetables, meat, or fish, to me, it… Read More »

cookedlamb

lamb and shrimp kabobs

In entrees, fish, pasta On July 12, 2011 8 Comments

my neighbors are real foodies, like us. we share recipes and food all the time. last weekend we saw him jumping up and down trying to get our… Read More »

sardines

linguine with sardines, fennel & tomato

In pasta On July 11, 2011 0 Comments

i find myself looking for recipe ideas everywhere…magazines, cookbooks, from friends, blogs, fb and even twitter. i come across a lot of recipes that i can make my… Read More »

roundup

7.4-7.8: weekly roundup

In ramblings, rants & giveaways On July 8, 2011 0 Comments

hey everyone. it’s been a hot one right? how many bbq’s did you attend this past weekend? how many hamburgers did you have? we lived on salads for… Read More »

potatosalad

potato salad

In salad, soups & salads, vegetarian On July 7, 2011 2 Comments

my family was big on bbq’s growing up, it’s something that e and i try to do often with our kids. during the week we all eat dinner… Read More »

bcasalad

corn, bean & avocado salad

In salad, sides, soups & salads, veg, vegetarian On July 6, 2011 1 Comment

fresh off the cob corn brings me back. way back. memories of my childhood flash before my eyes. did you know farms existed on long island? i am… Read More »