March 2016 – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Sweet Potato Crusted Quiche with Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Herbed Ricotta

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This quiche came out of a failed first attempt at perfection. Those of you with an older sibling have probably used that line before. But really, all chefs know that some of the best discoveries come out of misread instructions, innovative replacements for missing ingredients and failed first attempts. One...

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Why send a thank you card when you can host a thank you brunch?

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When my Grandad passed a week before Christmas, I was set to be on a plane later that evening. I really wanted Courtney with me and the family, but we didn’t have dog care arranged until the following week. The prospect of him staying behind made me really sad, so he decided to send...

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Classic Carrot Cake with Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting {Bakeolution}

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Good Friday to you all! This is perhaps the first day in the history of working adulthood that Courtney has a day off that I don’t. Ah, now I know the sting of getting ready for work while your S.O. sits on the couch in their underwear. Life’s not fair....

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Vegan Tempeh Reuben Bowls

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Let’s start with the important part: this dish was one of my favorite things I’ve made in quite a while. It’s a fairly simple dish, but both the textures and the flavors are layered and complex. I often cringe when I set a beautifully plated dish down in front of Courtney and he immediately proceeds...

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Savory Asparagus & Gruyère Bread Pudding

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It’s officially spring, but it sure doesn’t feel like it! We’ve had a cold, rainy couple of days in the District, but sunshine does appear to be on the horizon. This savory asparagus bread pudding is perfect for early spring. Layered with challah bread and cheese, it’s still heavy enough...

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Healthy Bangers & Mash {Paleo Optional}

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We started our morning with Shamrock (protein) Shakes, obviously. And obviously we will end our day with Corned Beef and Cabbage Rolls, because Tradition (as in, I’ve made it in the past on St. Patrick’s Day rather than it is particularly traditional in Ireland – apparently...

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A Near Catastrophe and Vegan Fudge Topped Chai Bars

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I had a big scare last night. I almost had to seriously change my routine. My fitness routine, none-the-less! (You know how I feel about my routines, especially my fitness routines!) When I got this e-mail informing me that the gym I’ve been going to for six years (and which I *may...

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Banana & Berry Coconut Flour Paleo Pancakes

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Sundays are a good day for pancakes. On Saturdays, a protein bar has to do since we are usually hustling off to do a double (spin, chisel) at the gym starting at 9:00am. But Sundays, we usually take as our rest day leaving time to make a real breakfast. This morning...

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Smoky Eggplant Soup with Lamb {Whole30}

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Rarely do you see a recipe and think, “Oooh! I bet that would be awesome if I burnt it!” Eggplant might be one of the few exceptions. You know that’s the only secret to baba ghanoush? And I quote, “The trick behind the smokiness? You pretty much just burn the...

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Mom & Jo Take N’awlins: Crushing Mom’s First 1/2 Marathon & the New Orleans Culinary Scene

This weekend Mom and I finally exchanged birthday gifts. Hers to me: a mother-daughter trip to New Orleans. Mine to her: the Rock ‘n Roll 1/2 Marathon. We were treated to a beautiful, sunny weekend in the Big Easy and crushed all of what we came to accomplish: the race...

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Month: March 2016