by Anne Papina on March 20, 2013
Energy and protein bars have flanked the grocery aisles for years now, and the real estate they take is ever expanding. Certainly I’ve gone through my fair share of Power Bars and Clif Bars, especially since Costco sells them in bulk. But as much as I enjoyed these bars, they seemed to be more in the sugary granola bar camp than an actual meal replacement. So when I stumbled across the Core Foods booth at the FoodBuzz Conference last fall, I expected a similar sweet, snacky treat. But I was wrong.
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by Anne Papina on March 17, 2013
This week arrived with a welcome warmth in the air and daylight that seemingly stretched out for miles, or at least past seven… of course, the asparagus is in full bloom at my local market–all signs that it must be Spring. This week the #SundaySupper crew is embracing its arrival with dozens of Spring-inspired recipes. My contribution puts a seasonal spin on a Genoese classic–Asparagus Pesto with Heirloom Fingerling Potatoes and Orecchiette.
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by Anne Papina on March 10, 2013
Life has a funny way of getting in the way sometimes, which is what led to my brief hiatus. Life. But it’s all good. Family always comes first, you know. And there’s nothing like a health crisis to put those things in perspective! These Whole Grain Apricot Walnut Muffins are a great way to kick off a new chapter here.
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by Anne Papina on February 27, 2013
by Anne Papina on February 24, 2013
While searching for something interesting to make with zucchini, I stumbled across a recipe for zucchini blondies. Hmmm. I do love a good blondie, almost better than brownies (gasp!). I have a thing for butterscotch, what can I say? I know from many years of baking zucchini bread that the mild flavor of zucchini works well in baked treats. Why not a blondie? The combination may seem odd, but trust me, when zucchini season is in full swing and you have zucchini coming out of your ears, you’ll be thanking me for this recipe. And you’ll be marveling at how good these blondies taste, seriously.
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by Anne Papina on February 20, 2013
Belgian endive is one of those underrated vegetables. It’s certainly underutilized, but you won’t find me passing up on this gem when it’s served. J’adore. So imagine my delight at receiving this beautiful bouquet for Valentine’s Day from the folks at California Endive Farms. Look at that–it’s still on the root! And have you ever seen endive so plump? Truly a treat.
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by Anne Papina on February 17, 2013
Sometimes nothing is more satisfying than a steaming bowl of chili. There’s something irresistible about that combination of meat, beans, and spices, simmering all day in a tangy gravy that beckons the taste buds. Whether you eat it straight, scoop it up with chips, or smother it over a hotdog or fries, it’s one dish you can serve that just about everyone enjoys. Since this week #SundaySupper is getting its skinny on, I thought it was time to break out my Skinny Beef Chili recipe.
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by Anne Papina on February 14, 2013
If it’s true that the way to man’s heart is through his stomach, well this dish will send him over the moon. Not much can beat a tender filet mignon steak, topped with a savory mushroom mixture, and wrapped in a flaky puff pastry crust. Swoon. The funny thing is I’ve always thought of Beef Wellington as a fussy, overcomplicated dish, so what a pleasant surprise it was to discover a version that’s easy enough to whip up after work.
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by Anne Papina on February 10, 2013
It’s that time of year again. You know, Valentine’s Day–when couples go full-on mushy, exchanging cards, candies, and flowers. Here on the interwebs, we like to exchange recipes, so the #SundaySupper crew has compiled dozens of romantically inspired recipes for you to share with that someone special. I figured why not go showy, so my contribution today is this stunning Chocolate Baumkuchen.
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by Anne Papina on February 6, 2013
What’s this? Another heart-healthy recipe? Why, yes! As much as I love decadent entrees and ooey-gooey desserts, it’s not practical to eat like that every day. Truth is, I love to eat as much as I love to cook, so keeping snacks such as these spicy turkey sausage patties on hand helps keep me in line. Having baggies of them in the fridge makes for an easy, lean-protein snack any time of day–and it really does stave off hunger.
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. What an eye opener.
