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Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
My devotion to pancakes runs deep. These light and fluffy lemon ricotta cakes are numero uno. Ohhh mercy these gloriously golden discs are good! They're easy to prepare too! No whipping egg whites or...
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Moroccan Chickpea Tagine
Moroccan tagines are savory stews made with key spices and vegetables. Here, chickpeas are simmered in a light tomato sauce. This dish is exotic and special. Paprika infuses the stew with a mild...
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Rice Pilaf With Toasted Orzo
Just a quick post today. I wanted to share my rice pilaf recipe with you because rice is so essential to many Eastern Mediterranean meals. Toasted orzo makes this pilaf special, lending a nutty aroma...
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Citrus Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan & Pine Nuts
This asparagus recipe is good hot, warm or room temperature. Alongside some fluffy scrambled eggs, it's a nice brunch entree. The citrus adds sparkle. The toasted pine nuts give some crunch and warmth....
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Avocado & Chickpea Hummus With Mediterranean Salsa
I'm half Lebanese, which means I grew up eating hummus. This non-traditional, ultra-creamy version has the added nutrition and luxuriousness of avocado and Greek yogurt. It's a high-protein, healthy...
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Crispy Breaded Lemon Chicken
Crispy, breaded chicken is what's for dinner a lot around here. It's a no-brainer recipe that's a big hit with everyone. There's something so simple and irresistible about juicy chicken coated in...
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Ultra-Creamy Hummus with Greek Salsa
This ultra-smooth and creamy hummus makes a lovely lunch, when served with pita. My Lebanese grandmother used to prepare a large bowl of it at every holiday meal. She made it the old fashioned way,...
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Greek Chicken With Lemon & Olives
Simple roasted chicken is always welcome on my dinner table. This golden-brown, crispy and juicy chicken is spiked with a punchy hit of lemon, oregano and garlic. Briny olives give the pan sauce a...
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Blackberry Corn Muffins
One summer long ago, I tried a blackberry. The sun was setting and the lightning bugs were starting to flicker when I spied a small basket of them in my aunt's fridge. That first bite sparked a love...
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Redwork Roses Freebie!
Urban Roses In Boston, MA Available Now! Click On The Link: Redwork Roses Free PDF Pattern Pattern Description:Redwork is any type of hand embroidery that's done in red thread on white or...
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Spicy Eggplant-Basil Noodles
In between stitching projects, I love to make light Asian noodle bowls tossed with lots of veggies for lunch. I adore eggplant too. This healthy and tasty recipe relies on fresh lo mein noodles to make...
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PB&J Granola
Made with creamy peanut butter, a hint of honey and a sprinkle of sea salt, this tasty and filling granola is a good way to start the day. It's not too sweet. You could add a few spoonfuls of sugar to...
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Green Curry Meatballs With Creamy Coconut-Basil Sauce
Every once in a while a recipe comes along that's stellar and special. A culinary idea is formed and then something magical happens. The ingredients surprisingly combine into a delicious dish that's...
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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Oh these muffins! They have a deep, double-chocolate, sinfully good flavor, with melty chocolate chips and a moist texture. They're a chocolate lovers dream because not only do they taste rich and...
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Creamy Black Bean Dip With Red Chili Salsa
Cool and creamy, spicy and crunchy, this healthy black bean dip has it all! Greek yogurt gives it a light, velvety texture and some added protein. The refreshing salsa is what makes it special. Lime...
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Thai Red Curry Noodles
I've hit a roadblock with embroidery designing. My last larger pattern was Madame Butterfly. Since then, I've done some small freebies, which people enjoy. But the bigger ideas aren't coming to me....
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Asian Noodle Soups & Bowls
It's no surprise that I love Asian noodles. I devoted a separate category for them in the Recipe Index. From Korean to Thai, I've explored different cuisines. One thing remains constant, noodles are...
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Pear & Rosemary Buttermilk Muffins
It's a tea and muffin morning on the balcony. The perks of being a member of the pajama-clad workforce. It's nice to enjoy breakfast in the sunshine after working evenings for so long. Someone recently...
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Chinese Noodle & Bok Choy Soup
The hiatus from my former career life started with a mix of anger, grief, confusion and self pity. Then there was the Benadryl-haze I caused myself from taking it for insomnia. Slowly the fog lifted...
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Lebanese Chopped Salad With Tahini Dressing
Winter is behind us and Boston has turned green. Lilacs are blooming. On the river path, the air smells like moss and honeysuckle. My beagle's nose twitches as she catches all the fresh scents....
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