April 2014 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

The Messy Kitchen’s Go-To Snack: Chunky Corn and Black Bean Salsa

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Dinner is taking longer than you expected. You forgot to chill the dough, the soup just won’t seem to reduce, and why can’t the dang onions just dice themselves?! You’re hungry… no you’re hangry! And your guests are going to be drunk before dinner starts if you don’t get something on...

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Corn Griddle Cakes with Smoked Salmon and a Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce

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I love the concept of savory pancakes. There are just SO many options! When I saw this particular combo, I was immediately allured. Little known fact: dill is my favorite herb… well, tied with rosemary. But when smoked salmon is in the picture, dill is my guy! Plus, the corn...

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Proscuitto Wrapped Date and Pistachio Pork Terrine

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Before stumbling on this recipe I was unfamiliar with terrine. If I’ve ever had one before, I must have mistook it for pate. I suppose I’m still not sure the strict definition of the word. A quick search of Food Gawker brings up 136 recipes for loaf like foods ranging...

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A Taste of Our Messy Kitchen Easter Brunch!

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It’s no secret that I love to host. There’s nothing better than a table surrounded with people you love, and I’m so grateful to have had just that for yesterday’s Easter brunch! We had lots of flowers, plentiful mimosas, and far more food than any of us needed to eat!...

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Sunday Funday, Foodie Edition

Adventures of a Wannabe Foodie

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Ben & Jerry’s Flavor of the Week: That’s My Jam

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I have a new mission in life: to try one new flavor of Ben & Jerry’s each week until I run out of flavors to try. Which will ideally be never. I’m not doing this to boost my resume so that I can qualify to be a Ben & Jerry’s...

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Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Pizza Crust

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I currently have five types of flour in my cupboard: white, wheat, rice, coconut and almond. So far, I’ve held off on adding tapioca and chickpea flours to the mix. Gotta keep things reasonable, right? While I’m not gluten intolerant and include wheat in my diet fairly regularly (I had...

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Throwback Thursday! Posts You Should Read This Week

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It’s a reality that all us bloggers struggle with: we pour our heart and soul into each post, taking the time to plan, photograph and carefully craft something that our readers will enjoy. While some posts take longer than others, but they’re all a labor of love. But fast-forward six...

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A New PR and Lessons Learned from the GW Parkway Classic 10-Miler

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After last weekend’s less than stellar Cherry Blossom 10-miler, I didn’t have particularly high hopes going into the GW Parkway Classic 10-miler yesterday. Especially given the fact that I’d only actually bought a race bib Saturday morning, and I’d done so after taking a vigorous spin class and on the...

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Thai Green Curry Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf

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After two months with no migraines, I’ve now had four this week. I don’t know what it’s about, but it’s really getting old! After the race last weekend, I decided I wanted to sign up for the GW Parkway 10-miler on Sunday. Sadly though, it’s sold out and I’ve had...

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Month: April 2014