Category Archives: onion

Corn Chowder

Posted on September 6, 2012 by erin

Date: August 20th, 2012 Recipe: http://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/corn-chowder.html Modifications:  I pureed the soup a bit at the end with our immersion blender as we prefer thicker soups. I also doubled the recipe so there would be leftovers for lunch. Time to table: 45 … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Posted on August 28, 2012 by erin

Date: August 19th, 2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2011/10/12/chicken-and-sausage-gumbo/ Modifications:  I used boneless skinless thighs, and only 1 pound. I also didn’t have time to simmer for as long as she indicates, so the first simmer was about 45 minutes, and the second was … Continue reading →

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Summer Veggie Quinoa

Posted on August 19, 2012 by erin

Date: August 15th, 2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2012/05/15/spring-veggie-quinoa/ Modifications:  We used broccoli instead of asparagus, and did not use the spinach. Also added more gruyere than it called for. Time to table: About an hour – Ben made this and said it was … Continue reading →

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Corn Cakes with Tomato Avocado Relish

Posted on July 31, 2012 by erin

Date: July 30th, 2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2011/08/25/corn-cakes-with-tomato-avocado-relish/ Modifications:  Didn’t have white wine vinegar, so used red wine vinegar instead for the relish. Just now realized that I forgot the scallion in the relish. Didn’t notice. Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: Hmm, … Continue reading →

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Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Posted on July 25, 2012 by ben

Date: July 18th, 2012 Recipe: http://ellysaysopa.com/2012/05/06/meatless-monday-southwestern-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/ Modifications:  None Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 3 potatoes Ben: LOVE Erin: Love Annie: Dislike, so she says. Notes: We’re big fans of twice baked potatoes in this house, so I don’t know why … Continue reading →

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Texmex Sloppy Joes

Posted on July 24, 2012 by ben

Date: July 10th, 2012 Recipe: http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/06/texmex-sloppy-joes.html Modifications: We used ground turkey instead of beef and omitted the cilantro because I didn’t feel like buying a whole bunch just to throw half of it away. Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: 6 … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Zucchini Orzo

Posted on July 21, 2012 by erin

Date: July 17th, 2012 Recipe: http://lizscookingblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/disappearing-zucchini-orzo.html Modifications: I used zucchini and summer squash, and unfortunately we didn’t have any fresh basil left so I just used fresh thyme. I didn’t use as much zucchini as she calls for, just used maybe … Continue reading →

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Farfalle with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Posted on July 18, 2012 by erin

Date: July 16th, 2012 Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/07/farfalle-with-zucchini-a-yummy-summer-meal/ Modifications: I used zucchini and summer squash, not quite as much veggies as she calls for (maybe 3/4 of an onion, and half a very large zucchini and summer squash, and about a pint of … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Posted on June 5, 2012 by erin

Photo from Kate’s instagram Date: 5/21/2012 Recipe: http://www.eating-for-england.com/quinoa-salad-beans-avocado/ Modifications: I made a double batch – in one, I left the cumin out of the dressing since Kate hates it. Time to table: 30 minutes prep Servings: 4-5 adults Ben: Like Erin: … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Posted on April 28, 2012 by erin

Date: 4/26/2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2009/02/27/sausage-and-spinach-stuffed-shells/ Modifications: I got diced tomatoes for the “chopped tomatoes” called for in the recipe – I’m not sure if there is a different thing actually called chopped tomatoes, but if there is, I couldn’t find it. I … Continue reading →

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