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Skillet Vegetarian Chili

I wanted to make an easy, healthy, relatively quick dinner for myself and my boyfriend last night. At first I thought about doing a salad that I’ve had in my repertoire for a while, but given the cold weather we’ve … Continue reading

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Orecchiette with Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas

I was trying to think of what to make for me and my boyfriend the other night for dinner. I asked him if he had any special requests and he said mushrooms. I was in the mood for pasta so … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Spice Applesauce

One of my favorite fall activities is apple picking. I usually go at least once a year. On Saturday, my boyfriend and I headed to Eckert’s Farm in Belleville, IL, to stock up on apples. It was a beautiful day … Continue reading

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Impromptu French Toast

My boyfriend and I were having a conversation the other day about taking things a day at a time. I had just finished “The West Wing” and (SPOILER) I was struck by the last episode of the last season of … Continue reading

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The Simplest (and Most Satisfying) Bagel Sandwich

Saturday morning I was shopping at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market and I stopped at 222 Artisan Bakery’s stand. I try to stop by as early as I can because they often sell out of their baguettes by 10 a.m. This … Continue reading

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Summertime Pasta with Tomatoes, Corn, and Zucchini

When I make pasta during the summer, I like it to be light and have lots of veggies. Cue: This summertime pasta with tomatoes, corn, and zucchini. I decided to make the dish last night after taking stock of what … Continue reading

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Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

I always put peaches on top of my oatmeal but I never mix them in. All that changed this morning. I decided to make peaches and cream oatmeal. The name is a little deceiving because there’s no real cream, but … Continue reading

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Peach Cantaloupe Smoothie Bowl

I’ve made many smoothie bowls in my day, but I’ve never put a smoothie bowl into a melon. All that changed earlier this week. I scooped out cantaloupe to make this cantaloupe, blackberry, and basil salad and then I stared at … Continue reading

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No-Cook Recipes: Cantaloupe, Blackberry, Basil Salad

I started the “No-Cook Recipes” column on my blog a couple years ago after a friend of mine told me that she wanted a place to look for more no-cook meals. I’d made a bunch of them during the summer … Continue reading

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Peach Halloumi Panzanella

When it gets unbearably hot outside and all I want to do is sit in the shade with a cold drink in hand, I turn to panzanella. It’s one of the simplest and most satisfying dishes to make during the … Continue reading

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