Category Archives: chives

Veggie Tortellini Salad with Browned Butter

Date: July 16, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/06/27/summer-veggie-tortellini-salad-with-browned-butter/ Modifications:  Used frozen corn and peas, and did put them in boiling water just for a bit. Also used the big bag of frozen cheese tortellini from Whole Foods. Time to table: 30 minutes. The … Continue reading

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Coconut Shrimp Cakes with Mango Pineapple Salsa

Date: June 12, 2013 Recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2013/05/30/coconut-shrimp-cakes-with-mango-pineapple-salsa/ Modifications:  Forgot to get a red onion, so just put in more red pepper (not the same, I know, but whatever). I didn’t put sriracha in the cakes, and I forgot cilantro in the cakes. … Continue reading

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Quinoa Cakes with Poached Eggs

Date: December 26th, 2012 Quinoa cakes recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/12/05/quinoa-cakes-with-poached-eggs/ Poached eggs recipe: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/08/how-to-poach-an-egg-smitten-kitchen-style/ Modifications:  None Time to table: 45 minutes Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Love Annie: Love Notes: These cakes were totally awesome. I made the first two a little … Continue reading

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Herbed Risotto with Chicken and Carmelized Onions

Date: 4/9/2012 Recipe: http://annies-eats.com/2011/01/13/herbed-risotto-with-chicken-and-caramelized-onions/ Modifications: I cooked 3 chicken breasts, but it seemed like FAR too much chicken – I probably only used 1.5 and then we saved the rest for another meal. I also forgot the butter at the end … Continue reading

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Pasta with vegetables

Date: July 19th, 2011 Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/07/farfalle-with-zucchini-a-yummy-summer-meal/ Modifications: We used a zucchini and a summer squash because that’s what we got in our csa box. Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: Enough for 4 adults and 2 toddlers Ben: Dislike Erin: … Continue reading

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Warm Potato Salad

Date: June 19, 2011 Recipe:  http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/New-York-Potato-Salad-1454 (very loosely based) about 8 small red potatoes 3 slices bacon 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons stone ground mustard 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup greek yogurt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons … Continue reading

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