Author Archives: erin

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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Grilled Corn Salad

Posted on August 16, 2012 by erin

Date: August 11, 2012 Recipe: Ingredients: 9 ears of corn 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 red peppers, chopped 1 orange pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped Some chopped cilantro (Served on the side due to both … Continue reading →

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Salmon Salad with Strawberries

Posted on August 3, 2012 by erin

Date: July 31st, 2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2012/07/09/grilled-salmon-salad-with-fresh-strawberries/ Modifications:  Once again, used red white vinegar instead of white for the dressing. We just used one fairly large salmon filet, and broiled it instead of grilling. We did top with feta since we had … 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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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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Greek Veggie Wrap

Posted on July 5, 2012 by erin

Date: 7/4/2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2012/06/06/lets-do-lunch-greek-veggie-wraps/ Modifications: I used store bought hummus, and balsamic vinaigrette instead of making my own. Time to table: 10 minutes prep the night before, 5 minutes to prep the wrap that day. Servings: I just made one wrap, but with the … Continue reading →

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Honey Yogurt Waffles

Posted on June 6, 2012 by erin

Date: 6/5/2012 Recipe: http://ellysaysopa.com/2012/05/16/honey-yogurt-waffles/ Modifications: None Time to table: 30 minutes prep Servings: 4 adults Ben: Like Erin: Love Annie: Like Notes: You’ll notice that Annie hasn’t “loved” a dish in awhile – she just doesn’t seem as into eating lately, … 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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