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Spring Avocado Salad

April 28, 2011

Sometimes you just have a dish, and you just can’t get it out of your mind. I admit… this happens to me, a lot. Maybe too much. Yeah okay, I love food. So there was this salad that I had on one of our trips to the World Peace Cafe in Sandy Springs, GA. If [...]

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Pear and Blue Cheese Flatbread | Manic Monday

April 11, 2011

The weather is getting warm and it’s practically perfect to sit outside on your deck or patio with a nice glass of wine. If you’re anything like me, the only thing missing is a little something to munch on while enjoying good wine and company. Enter the flatbread. This is a great, quick recipe that [...]

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Goat Cheese Drop Biscuits | Manic Mondays

February 14, 2011

My husband loves bread. It really doesn’t matter what type of bread: New York style bagels, herb focaccia bread, garlic bread sticks, sandwiches, biscuits… he’ll eat it and love it. So, as a mini Valentine’s day gift, I made some goat cheese drop biscuits in my new cast iron skillet (from FoodBlogSouth). This is my [...]

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Zucchini Curry Cakes

January 17, 2011

These little savory patties are delicious as a main course for brunch or as an appetizer for a lunch or dinner. They are filled to the brim with veggie goodness and are pretty easy to put together. Here’s my spin on the zucchini cakes, just a dash of curry – gives it a little kick. [...]

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Chinese Scallion Pancakes

January 3, 2011

I love pancakes. I mean, who doesn’t? I’m also that strange type of girl who prefers the savory over the sweet. So, this week is dedicated to savory pancakes. To start the week off: Chinese scallion pancakes. These are a traditional Chinese appetizer, that you can find in most Chinese restaurants. They are super tasty, [...]

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Black Bean Soup

September 18, 2010

While we were on our Caribbean cruise, I had the most delicious black bean soup during one of our formal dinners on the ship. I’m generally not a soup person, especially in the summer, and especially while on vacation in the Caribbean… but this soup was SO good. I really should have asked for the [...]