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Toasted Marshmallow Cookie Bars

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

The best part about coming home for the holidays is having a good excuse to do absolutely nothing. I’ve spent most of the last 48 hours eating and sleeping, but last night, I also managed to squeeze in a little … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Agnolotti

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Some nights, reaching into the freezer for a dinner entree seems like the only viable option. I come home tired after a day of work, and all I want to do is dump a bag of frozen pasta into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged agnolotti, lemon zest, Parmesan, parmesan cheese, pasta, pasta dinner, pumpkin agnolotti, pumpkin ravioli, Ravioli, raviolis | 2 Comments

Thanksgiving in Philadelphia

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Usually, I go home for Thanksgiving and celebrate with my siblings, mom and extended family. We eat a stereotypical meal with some not-so-stereotypical additions: my mom decorates the table with large, milk chocolate turkeys, serves a life-size, spray-painted cake in … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut and Chard Ravioli

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been meaning to try this dish for a while, but I kept putting it off for the weekend. Things are usually less hectic, and I can devote more time and energy to making an involved dinner. Last night when … Continue reading →

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Two Healthy Autumn Salads

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

We’ve reached the final countdown to Thanksgiving, and food is on everyone’s mind. Every time I check my email, I’m bombarded with recipes for things like “whipped sweet potatoes with candied ginger” or “challah stuffing with sage and garlic.” Ambitious … Continue reading →

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Apple Crisp for Rainy Days

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

A month after I moved to France to teach English, there was a two week school holiday, “la Toussaint.” Although I’m still not sure why schoolchildren get two weeks off classes one month into the school year, I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Vegan Banana Muffins

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Usually, I shy away from vegan baked goods. I enjoy the occasional vegan chocolate chip cookie, and a friend of mine makes a delicious vegan chocolate cake. But for me, butter, sugar and eggs are equivalent to air, water, and … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve wanted to make my own pasta for a while, but fear of the unknown always stopped me. I admired people who created long, flour-covered strands of linguine, or plump, handmade raviolis, but I asked myself: Could I really accomplish … Continue reading →

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Earl Grey Cardamom Pound Cake

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve seen a lot of recipes during the last few months for tea-infused cookies and cakes. Whether it’s chai snickerdoodle cookies or green tea matcha cake, it seems like everyone is finding inventive ways to use leftover tea. Initially, the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

A couple times a month, I get a craving for chocolate chip banana pancakes. It always seems to happen on a Sunday morning, when (usually) I have the time and energy to make them. I sleep in, wake up, and … Continue reading →

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