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meatless . #32 {different take on soup + salad night}

On Monday, I had every intention of doing Meatless Monday.  Had a good workout at the gym, was feeling awesome {yes, I’m an 80s girl and just used the word ‘awesome’} and healthy so was actually looking forward to a … Continue reading

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meatless monday . #31 {summer quinoa salad w/dill vinaigrette}

After my training session this morning at the gym, I stayed to have lunch with my friends Jenny and Kirsten, who had also just finished workouts.  I was excited to sit down and chat with them and also to try … Continue reading

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meatless . #30 {tomato basil zucchini pasta}

Here’s the meatless meal for this week. So it’s Friday.  I was in Vegas earlier this week eating meat, chicken and seafood. Don’t judge.  There is nothing particularly spectacular or mind-blowing about the concept of this dish; it’s ingredients are … Continue reading

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grilled bread + tomato salad

First had this salad 17 years ago and thought it was just okay. You wouldn’t think that you could mess up bread salad, but you can.  It can completely lack flavor if not prepared well.   Then I had it at … Continue reading

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meatless . #29 {spinach pesto fontina lasagna}

Well it’s not Monday and it’s not a pretty picture.  But it is yummy lasagna.  When I saw this recipe on the Bon Appétit website last week I knew I wanted to make for our meatless meal.  But Mike’s brother was … Continue reading

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homemade ice creams!

A couple of months ago, my friend Phyllis told me all about the ice cream maker she had recently purchased. She was making ice cream like there was no tomorrow so, naturally, when I decided to break down and give … Continue reading

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meatless monday . #28 {summer corn soup}

While some people celebrate summer by getting their absolute fill of  stone fruits nothing says summer to me than three seasonal things: zucchini, heirloom tomatoes {especially black krims – so dark red and green they are sometime almost purple} and … Continue reading

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french tarragon-mustard bean + tomato salad

Like most people, there are a handful of dishes I make often…when I’m tired, need something quick but yummy or am being lazy so need a meal that only uses a few ingredients.  One of these such dishes is chicken … Continue reading

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meatless mondays . #27 {grilled garlic spears + poached eggs}

So here we are…halfway through the year with our Meatless Monday endeavor {and okay, it’s a Tuesday – MM was on hold for the 4th}.  It has been easier and more delicious than I’d imagined.  And since there has only … Continue reading

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greek potato salad

With the promise of warm weather for this Fourth of July, thought I would share a potato salad recipe I’ve been making for the past 17 years.  I should really call it “Dan’s Potato Salad” since it came from my … Continue reading

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