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  • Smoky Chickpeas with Asparagus and Eggs

    Smoky Chickpeas with Asparagus and Eggs

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    Before Ellie, I used to eat a lot of eggs. Scrambled, fried and poached, they’ve always been a go-to weeknight meal of mine. Even though she likes them as much as I do, I’d sort of forgotten how lovely they are for dinner. So, one evening, I decided to rework a Smitten Kitchen recipe using…

  • Fast Food: Pancetta, Peas and Asparagus Pasta

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    Few things are better than pancetta. That is a fact. The smallest amount can add incredible depth of flavor to a simple weeknight meal.  When it’s tossed with seasonal, fresh vegetables and whole wheat pasta, it makes good for you ingredients surprisingly addicting. Ready to impress your family? Grate a hard boiled egg over the…

  • Fast Food: Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus & Strawberries

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    This is spring on a plate, and it can be on your table in about 30. (And, it’s healthy.) Boom, boom, boom. The chicken is marinated quickly in lemon juice and zest, along with a little garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Then, it’s thrown on the grill for less than 15 minutes. Asparagus seasoned…

  • Dinner in 15

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    Lately, I’ve had a little helper in the kitchen. As I chop and mix, she opens drawers and crawls noisily around the room. Sometimes, she sneaks off and starts going through my cookbook collection. She’s very cute, but requires a lot of my attention. As I’ve mentioned here before, I’ve had to switch up the…

  • Spring Supper

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    Last month, it was my turn to host supper club. My turn comes up once a year, and each time, I sort of rack my brain to decide what to make. This time I wanted something feminine and easy that felt like spring. I settled on recipes I’d made before: Gywnnie’s rotisserie chicken, asparagus, clementine/almond…

  • Asparagus with Lemon and Heat

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    Asparagus is perfect this time of year. In the past, I’ve always made it the same way – roasted on high heat and served with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Although this method is delicious, I wanted to try something new. Ever since making this meal, I’ve fallen in love with the combination of lemon and…