Thursday, November 18th, 2010
When I told the husband that meatloaf was on this week’s menu I heard an under breath groan and it made me realize how meatloaf has a bad wrap. At that point I decided that I needed to do something to spark the husband’s interest and get him excited about meatloaf (can one REALLY get excited about meatloaf?).
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
This week I’ve been doing some trail runs for my Thanksgiving Day desserts, to which my husband has declared as his best week ever. Last night’s trial run was for the Apple Crumb Pie and it is a winner. The addition of raisins and walnuts add a touch of unexpected deliciousness and coupled with the most delicious pie crust I have ever made (thanks to fellow blogger Holly over at Becoming Mrs. Allan for the heads up on the recipe), I’m confident that it will be a hit next Thursday!
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Every time the husband and I go to our favorite Italian restaurant I order the tortelloni with carbonara sauce. I “ooh” and “ahh” over the rich, creamy sauce. I sop up every last drop with a hunk of bread. I always tell my husband “this sauce is all I need for the rest of my life” to which he literally laughs out loud at me. But do I care? No way. Because I’m in love with carbonara sauce.
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Excuse the cheesy title – being witty isn’t always do-able after a long day! However, whipping up a yummy chipotle Corn Chowder IS do-able. I spotted the recipe for this soup on one of my favorite blogs, The Pioneer Woman, and knew I’d have to give it a whirl. I won’t lie, I was a bit hesitant since I’m married to a man who thinks red meat deserves it’s due justice morning, noon, and night, so a meal that is basically all veggies? Ehhh… I knew it would have to be top notch to win him over. And guess what? It was! I adjusted the original recipe slightly by using frozen corn, adding a chipotle pepper, adding more cream, and playing with the amount of cornmeal but myself and my dinner dates (my dear husband and culinary guru father!) agreed that it was quite delicious and a perfect soup for a crisp fall night.
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Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Before you start, I’m well aware that I have been a delinquent blogger so there is no need to remind me 
At least I have a decent excuse… The photography business that the husband and I started has taken off like gangbusters leaving little to no free time. But fear not! Today starts our “off” season so I shall be back to my food blogging ways with a vengeance. You’ve been warned.
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Lemon squares are such a time honored dessert that I thought I had a great recipe already. That is until I found this beauty on this fabulous blog, Noble Pig. Although it sounds like a rather peculiar title for a blog, it is a blog that I keep turning to again and again for my beloved food porn (and that’s a good thing!).
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
The darling Mr. M rarely gets red meat prepared at home. why you ask… well, it’s not my favorite. Unless you’re taking about a tender, medium cooked filet mignon with a Gorgonzola sherry cream sauce, then I’m pretty much never going to be in favor of red meat. However, when I read rave reviews about this gem of a recipe, I figured I could appease the darling husband for one meal… with a big bun full of meat (with lots of sharp provolone melted over the top!).
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Is via buffalo wing flavored items… buffalo chicken dip, buffalo chicken pizza, buffalo chicken cookies… ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the point. Mr. M loves him any meal inspired by the famous chicken wing and this meal, was no exception. And bonus points for the recipe being derived from Cooking Light!
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
Baked goods and pastries are my arch nemesis. Brownies, especially, are my weakness. This past weekend I had some of my best girlfriends over for our monthly girls night and I decided to mix up the traditional brownie dessert recipe and whip up some delicious blondies!
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
… is a big soft pretzel. Preferably with a side of honey mustard to dunk it in. Clearly, this isn’t exactly a healthy snack but thanks to my friend Katy and her find in the Hungry Girl 1-2-3 Cookbook, I was able to include my love of pretzels + honey mustard into this evenings dinner!
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