Chimichurri, aka Magic Sauce
July 02, 2014

In case you've been unlucky in life so far and are unfamiliar with the intoxicating flavor of chimichurri sauce, let me tell you about it....

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Berry, Berry Independent
July 02, 2014

In honor of our nation declaring its independence from England, I hereby declare my independence from Austin, Texas. The moving van is literally taking our...

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Spiced-Nut Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream
July 01, 2014

Although I'm a curmudgeon when it comes to hot weather, I'm not against all things summer. I like splashing in the pool. I love cooking...

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Great Ingredients: No Recipe Required
June 25, 2014

As we get closer to our move — 11 days and counting! Our one-way airline tickets for Sunday, July 6 are purchased! — it's becoming...

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WF2 Recipe: Chicken Nanking
June 17, 2014

Confession #1: In the midst of purging our stuff and preparing for the movers and dealing with the disruption caused by a string of people...

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Grain-Free Green-Ola
June 02, 2014

The other day, my friend Jen — who is one of those people with good taste, a quick laugh, and the neat trick of making...

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Basic Zucchini Noodles
May 27, 2014

Go ahead and say it! It’s OK to complain a little among friends. At first, saying “no” to pasta – and replacing it with vegetables!...

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WF2 Recipe: Lizard Sauce
May 14, 2014

Once upon a time, we took a spur-of-the-moment trip to Costa Rica, thinking it would be a big adventure. For a variety of reasons, it...

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WF2 Recipe: Mulligatawny Stew
May 10, 2014

There is a ridiculously long list of new recipes on my whiteboard that I want to share with you, but that requires re-making them, picking...

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Fiesta Pork Chops
May 03, 2014

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here's a recipe that can turn a mundane Monday or a tiresome Tuesday into a fiesta! These pork chops...

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Tricolore Salad
April 25, 2014

Spring and summer are potluck season, and a big, brightly-colored salad is like a big bowl of love. Plus, it's a sneaky, delicious way to...

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Tropical Tacos With Jicama Slaw
April 17, 2014

I can hold two conflicting thoughts with equal conviction, and I have no problem with that whatsoever. For example: I generally like people who are...

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