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Spicy Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Peanut Stew (Vegan and Crock Pot Friendly!)

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I love three day weekends. Especially when at least one of those days can be spent doing nothing in particular. That pretty much described Monday. After a leisurely breakfast and...

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Thanksgiving Day Lasagna to Welcome in the Fall

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Fall has officially arrived in D.C. Last week’s unseasonable heat and humidity has broken and left in its place brisk autumn air. I finally took the tags off my...

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Delving into Deep Fried Pizza and the Quest to Beat 2 Amy’s

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I fell for 2 Amy’s quickly after moving to D.C. It was close by my parent’s house, where I was living at the time, so it become a frequent haunt. Well,...

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It’s National Pizza Month, Let’s Celebrate!

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October is National Pizza Month. Rumor has it that it was designated as such by Congress in 1987, although after a quick search of the Congressional Record I am still...

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Mediterranean Quinoa Wraps

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Just a quick note today to bring you a healthy vegetarian lunch idea. These quinoa wraps have all the flavors of a Greek salad, plus chickpeas for additional protein. They’re...

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A New Take on Your Favorite Bar Food: Buffalo Chicken Chili with Blue Cheese Crumbles

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I’m pretty excited about the recipe I’m sharing with you today. Did you realize it was possible to turn buffalo chicken wings into a hot bowl of chili? Well, not...

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Moving Day and Early Thoughts on the Joys of Homeownership

After over three weeks of being in two places at once, we are finally completely moved into our new home. Organized or able to find anything, ever… that’s another story. ...

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Tofu, Broccoli & Pineapple Rice Bowl with Spicy Pineapple-Peanut Sauce

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I didn’t even realize it, but I’ve been on a total vegan kick lately. I’ve still been devouring these curried quinoa wraps for lunch everyday, going on two weeks now. ...

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Weekend Recap, with a Side of Tofu Pad Thai

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

This weekend was quite different from last, largely out of necessity. No sleeping in was involved, and other than the half bottle of wine I drank while impatiently waiting the hour...

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Lunch for the Week: Curried Quinoa Wrap with Avo-Citrus Slaw (Vegan!)

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Do you know what speaks highly for this recipe? It’s Friday, and I am just as much looking forward to devouring one of these wraps at lunch time today as...

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Private: Antipasti of mozzarella, chilli, & lemon crostini

Private: Barbecoa Bloody Mary

Private: Cheesy pasta with crispy pangritata

Private: Classic tomato salsa with basil

Private: Green salad with cherries

Private: Green veggies with flavoured butter

Private: Mexican-style barbecued corn

Private: New York vanilla cheesecake with blueberries

Private: Roasted chicken breast

Private: Smoked salmon rolls with basil sause

Private: Squash soup with Parmesan croutons

Private: Roasted chicken breast with cherry

Spicy Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Peanut Stew (Vegan and Crock Pot Friendly!)

Johanna

Thanksgiving Day Lasagna to Welcome in the Fall

Johanna

Delving into Deep Fried Pizza and the Quest to Beat 2 Amy’s

Johanna

It’s National Pizza Month, Let’s Celebrate!

Johanna

Mediterranean Quinoa Wraps

Johanna

A New Take on Your Favorite Bar Food: Buffalo Chicken Chili with Blue Cheese Crumbles

Johanna

Moving Day and Early Thoughts on the Joys of Homeownership

Johanna

Tofu, Broccoli & Pineapple Rice Bowl with Spicy Pineapple-Peanut Sauce

Johanna

Weekend Recap, with a Side of Tofu Pad Thai

Johanna

Lunch for the Week: Curried Quinoa Wrap with Avo-Citrus Slaw (Vegan!)

Johanna