Creamy Artichoke Lemon and Chicken Pasta

This was a great pasta dish!  Definitely one you could add things to as you see fit.  Maybe asparagus?  The sauce was a bit thin so I think next time we’ll try to thicken it up some more.  Creamy Artichoke Lemon & Chicken Pasta (from Confections of  a Foodie Bride) Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti [...]

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Smoky Potato Pancakes

It seemed like a lot of work went into making these (I didn’t make them, Tyler did!)  They are great though and I think you can definitely tweak them to best suit your preference.  We’d actually never cooked with leeks before!  First time for everything, and I think we’ll be using them more in the [...]

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Tandoori-Spiced Chicken

This was a good dish but certainly not the best chicken dish we’ve had.  I think we’ll keep looking for the right tandoori chicken recipe.  I think I’d prefer it grilled. Tandoori-Spiced Chicken (from Cooking Light) 1 1/2  cups  plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 2  tablespoons  grated onion 1  tablespoon  grated peeled fresh ginger 1  [...]

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Spinach with Garlic Vinaigrette

This is a very simple side salad that would be great paired with a wide variety of meals.  It’s too bad spinach has such a bad rap, it is delish! Spinach with Garlic Vinaigrette (from Cooking Light) Ingredients: 1 1/2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil 1  tablespoon  white wine vinegar 1/2  teaspoon  Dijon mustard 1/4  teaspoon  [...]

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Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

When Tyler told me the name of this dish I was a bit skeptical but figured I’d give it a try.  Typically not a fan of squash but I loved it in this dish.  We served it over couscous with some scallions mixed in.  Great dinner, and great for lunch the next day too! Beef [...]

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