Recipes

Pork Ramen for Two

January 25, 2012
Pork Ramen 1

As it turns out, I didn’t need to go to an Asian market to get the ingredients I needed for ramen.  I was able to find everything I needed in the international aisles of Wegman’s. I picked up a bottle of mirin, some kombu and some shiitake mushrooms.  And then I put them back on [...]

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Wine-Braised Pork Shoulder

January 23, 2012
Braised Pork 1

I think Monday has become one of my favorite days of the week.  Here’s why: 1.  My Pilates class is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.  Going on Monday morning is a refreshing way to start the week off right. 2.  I found an exciting new volunteering opportunity: teaching elementary-aged kids how to cook as [...]

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Creamy Indian Lentils

January 18, 2012
Lentil Dal 3

When it comes to weeknight meals, I’d much rather throw something in the crockpot in the morning to cook for 8 hours while I work than stand near the stove for 2 hours at a time.  Especially if I’m going to get back on a regular workout schedule, rather just fitting it in on light [...]

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BBQ Chicken Enchiladas

January 17, 2012

I don’t know if I’ve ever made enchiladas with actual enchilada sauce.  This is probably due to the fact that anytime I’ve eaten enchiladas with authentic sauce outside of a decent Mexican restaurant, the sauce has tasted tinny, clearly coming from a can.  The tortillas are always soggy and over-saturated with the metallic taste. But [...]

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Baked Rigatoni

January 16, 2012
Baked Pasta 2

This would be the perfect dish for a party.  Something like a Superbowl party.  One of which we would have hosted if the Packers hadn’t given yesterday’s game away.  Did any other Wisconsin fans have flashbacks to the Rose Bowl during the game? On the bright side, caramelized onions + mozzarella cheese + pasta + [...]

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