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When Life Gives You @&##t, Make Kebabs!
There’s one thing that’s certain about life — it’s uncertain! No matter how much you plan and prepare, life will find a way to give you an unexpected outcome. Losing a job, not getting a job, failing an important test, or losing love can make you feel defeated. Don’t despair! Instead of sulking, get a […]
MoreSunday Dinner Series: Eggplant & Spinach Parmesan
If you’ve ever made eggplant parmesan before, you know that it’s a time-consuming dish to prepare. It’s not a meal that you want to prepare, if you don’t have a lot of time on hand. In making this dish, you definitely need a system in place for each step in the process — even before […]
MoreSunday Dinner Series: Moroccan Lentil Soup
There are two things in life that I enjoy: Middle-Eastern dishes and one-pot meals. And, what better way to enjoy these simple, life pleasures together, than in a Moroccan Lentil Soup! What I love most about Middle-Eastern dishes are the aromatic spices that seem to transport you to a faraway place, with every bite. I […]
MoreSunday Dinner Series: Ratatouille (rat-ə-TOO-ee)
For those of you, who are not familiar with ratatouille, it’s simply a stewed vegetable dish, using eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. Though known to have originated in southern France, this dish is very popular in Greek and Mediterranean cuisines. I particularly like this dish because it’s easy to prepare, healthy, […]
MoreHow Long Should You Keep Frozen Foods?
Freezing foods such as breads, vegetables, meats, and seafood is convenient and keeps you from having to make daily trips to the supermarket. But, most frozen foods aren’t meant to last forever. When frozen food has freezer burn, it’s usually a sign that it’s been frozen too long. Whenever I buy extra bread, rolls, or […]
MoreSunday Dinner Series: Chicken Piccata w/Angel Hair Pasta & Spinach
For awhile now, I’ve wanted to prepare chicken piccata. I ordered this dish a few times, while eating out, and loved the lemony flavor with the breaded chicken. This is a simple dish, which I could’ve prepared without a recipe, but I chose to use and modify the recipes from Food Network’s Ina Garten and […]
MoreSay What?! A Vegetarian Drive-Thru
Before you start getting too excited, let me explain what the fuss is all about! Like you, I had visions of driving thru a fast-food lane, scanning the menu, and ordering a veggie burger, on a toasted bun. But, my dreams were shattered after learning that only the lucky residents of Rohnert Park, a city […]
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