January 2014 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Hot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout Dip

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Although my cheesy Brussels sprout dip turned out to be not so photogenic, I am sharing it with you anyways. I’ll swallow my pride since it was a super tasty snack, and with Superbowl right around the corner we’re all in need of some super tasty snack ideas. Don’t let...

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Thai Sweet Potato Burgers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Happy meatless Monday! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and is in the mood for some veggie burgers! I like just about anything Thai, so when I saw these on Oh She Glows I just knew I had to make them. Veggie burgers take some time on the front...

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Coconut Chai Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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On snow days you’ll usually find me baking, and the most recent one was no exception. I’d been to the gym, I’d written a blog post, I’d watched a full news cycle… what else was there to do but messy up the kitchen!? God knows I’ll do anything to avoid...

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Cloning Trader Joe’s Spicy Lentil Wrap with Tahini Sauce

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I’ve never actually had Trader Joe’s spicy lentil wraps, but when I saw this recipe on the Kitchn, I knew I had to try it. And now that I know I can make these babies at home, I may never experience the TJs original. As many of you know by...

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Takeout Tuesday, Snow Day Edition!

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What started in July as an effort to make sure my friend Phil experienced Toki Underground while avoiding the wait has become quite the tradition among our little group of friends. The food has run the gamut (ramen, hot dogs, pizza, pie and Chinese), but we’ve met nearly every month...

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Four Day Weekend for the Win! {Plus Cheesy Brussels Sprout Lasagna}

There’s nothing like a three day weekend… except a four day weekend! That’s right: snow day! So right now I’m sitting here in my pajamas under a pile of pit bulls that are not making typing an easy task. Did you know that my very first post on the Messy...

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Indian-Spiced Turkey Meatloaf with Curried Ketchup Curried

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I’ve been on a meatloaf kick lately. Those are words I never thought I’d say. But meatloaf doesn’t have to be a bland lump in a pan. As I’ve recently learned, there are many varieties, and some are much better than others! Last week, I made this Chili Pumpkin meatloaf....

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New Looks and Quinoa Pad Thai

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You may have noticed there has been some construction underway in the Messy Kitchen. My wonderful friend Emilie has been helping revamp the look, once again. She was also the designer of the old banner that you’ve all come to know and love! I loved it too, but it seems...

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Savory Cake and Zombie Prom

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Saturday night, I went to my very first prom. That’s right, I never went to prom in high school. Apparently boys found me scary, or I believe the word I heard most often was “intimidating”. If they only saw me now… They’d be running for the hills. But let them...

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Spaghetti Squash Stuffed with Spinach, Olives, Chicken and Feta

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The post-holiday “UN chores” are never as much fun as they were in reverse. UNpacking suitcases, UNdecorating the Christmas tree, UNgaining the holiday chub… no fun at all. And full disclosure: it’s January 9th and Courtney and I still haven’t finished any of the above. As much as I hate...

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Month: January 2014