gen on April 19th, 2010

roast garlic spread

Love garlic? Already baking something in the oven?  Try this simple garlic spread recipe given to me by my foodie friend Jerald!

You can spread it on bread or add it any recipe like soups, sauces or stews for a strong roasted garlic flavor.

The Basics

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gen on April 14th, 2010

homemade guacamole

Holy guacamole, this is a super easy recipe!  Yeah, okay.  That was pretty lame.  But you know what’s NOT lame? Fresh guacamole!

I like to cook whatever is on sale, especially vegetables.  At the peak of the season you will get the best tasting and the best deal for produce.  If you can score avocados for less than $1, then that’s a heck of a deal!

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gen on March 15th, 2010

split-pea-and-ham-soup

Thick and packed with flavor, split pea soup with chunks of ham is one of my favorite comfort foods.  This is especially if you have left-over ham.  This recipe makes enough for a large family.

The Basics

  • Cooked ham cut into chunks – You’ll need at least 2 handfuls.

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gen on March 3rd, 2010

ham-bake

I was determined to salvage some of the meat from my ham fail into something delicious.  Since the meat was dried out, the only way I could add flavor and moisture is using it in a casserole.

Although this dish was my salvation, you could also use the same recipe just to create a tasty meal!

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gen on February 22nd, 2010

portabella-lettuce-wraps

A few days ago, I was challenged to make a vegan recipe.  While I could come up with vegetarian recipes, making a completely vegan meal was something I’ve never done before.

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