Dinner

Video: Edamame, Mint & Cottage Cheese Pasta

Minty Edamame Pasta
My Dad is Italian.
My Mom is Irish and German.
But other than some pretty mean stuffed cabbage and a potato salad that is no joke, my Mom kept our kitchen 99% Italian.

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Video: Bison Taco Bowl

Bison Bowl

Okay, so be honest… How many of you guys have been brave enough to venture into the world of Bison yet?

Personally,  I’ve never had a problem tasting new foods no matter how strange they may sound or appear.   I’m a big believer in the:

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Roasted Spaghetti Squash w/ Broccoli Rabe (aka Rapini) & Canellini Beans

Spaghetti Squash w_Broccoli Rabe and White Beans

Hip hip hooray for an extra hour of light.

This is huge in my world because it buys me that much more time to get a decent picture of what I’m making for dinner so I can share it with you guys! 

No light = No picture = No new recipes on the blog  -  So needless to say, I’m a happy camper! 

AND can you guess what was for dinner last night?

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Simply Spinach (frozen) Soup

I am not a big “frozen food” person.  

It’s not that I have anything against frozen foods (as a matter of fact I can see how they could be a lifesaver for many) I just rarely think to use them.  

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Ginger, Garlic, Honey & O.J. Glazed Salmon

As you know, I haven;t been doing a ton of cooking lately

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Video: Kalyn’s Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffed and Baked Chicken Breast

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Anybody in need of an amazingly easy, absolutely delicious, & visually stunning recipe to make for their Valentine on Sunday??

Well, thanks to Kalyn over at Kalyn’s Kitchen, I’ve got you covered!

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Video: Broccoli and Chicken Quesadillas

Pre-Baby = Dani makes fast, easy, nutritious meals.

Post-Baby = Dani makes faster, easier, nutritious meals.
And simply put, “Unless we’re talking peanut butter and jelly…

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Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia w/ Avocado Cream

While I may not be the world’s greatest writer I think that I can
clearly communicate a point when I need to. So allow to sum this meal
up in the most elementary of manners with these three simple yet powerful words…

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Manhattan Clam Chowder

While you’ll no longer catch me complaining about the near perfect weather we have practically everyday here in SoCal – I must admit… it comes with a downside.

The two things I realized while spending some time back home (in Jersey) over the holidays are this:

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Video: How-To: “Kick-Up a Can of Soup”

Two things that hold true for me when it comes to food:

  • I do NOT skip meals (I don’t think I’ve ever skipped a meal in my life AND I’ll never understand people that “forget ” to eat).
  • I do NOT compromise on flavor (this means even if I don’t have time, am uninspired, or am in a rush – I ALWAYS manage to find a way to be sure that whatever I am eating tastes good! [I mean really... why eat a meal if it doesn't taste good?!]).

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