Category Archives: Appetizer

Fried calamari with garlic aoili

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If you’re a seafood lover like me, fried calamari is one of your favorite appetizers. I always order it at restaurants, and as I bite into each awesome morsel I wonder how hard it would be to make them at … Continue reading

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Avengers party, assemble! Aka DIY decorated jello shot glasses aka HULK SMASH!

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Oh hey everyone, it’s been awhile. Hope you all had wonderful thanksgivings, I know I did! Before I get into these too-cute-for-words painted shot glasses that I made for an Avengers party, a few announcements. 1. My book was free … Continue reading

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Goldfish breaded chicken fingers

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I’ve mentioned my nephew, Charlie, a few times already. You know, the cutest damn kid in the world? And I’m not just saying that because I’m related to him, in fact, I consider many people I’m related to to be … Continue reading

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End of summer corn chowder

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Holy cow, how is it almost September?! I had so many plans for this summer, and I was well on my way to accomplishing them in June. Then July rolled around, and brought with it that horrible heat wave that … Continue reading

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Happy anniversary Dash and a Pinch! (Part 3 of 3)

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When I made that first meal for the blog last summer, I was embarrassed at how ugly everything looked, and how terrible it tasted. What was I doing wrong? Well, the answer to that my friends, was everything.  I’ve come a … Continue reading

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Chilled berry soup

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The warm weather and high humidity is proof that summer is finally here. Time to refill my grill gas tank, set up my hammock (I don’t actually have a hammock, but I can dream!), and most importantly, start buying in-season … Continue reading

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Cinco de Mayo! Chorizo, bean, and cheese nachos

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While I was perusing my friend Bee’s blog, over at a Quarter Life (Crisis) Cuisine (congrats on the new domain name, chica!), I noticed her most recent post was a Cinco de Mayo recipe. Panicking slightly, I looked at my calendar … Continue reading

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Toasted baguettes with goat cheese, basil, and shallots

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  You know how oftentimes at a party, the first appetizer to disappear is the simplest one? People will always love complicated dips, and food wrapped in other foods of course, but sometimes they just want something safe and delicious. … Continue reading

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Arugula and grapefruit salad with shallot vinnaigrette

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Whenever I buy lettuce and salad ingredients at Wegmans, I have every intention of making a delicious, healthy, and colorful salad to accompany my dinners. And then I typically find said lettuce and vegetables rotting at the bottom of my … Continue reading

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Matzo ball soup

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When I was three years old my family moved to Rochester, New York, from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and found ourselves living next door to the most wonderful family ever. They welcomed us to the neighborhood and into their home, and 20 years … Continue reading

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