Year: 2014
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Smash and Dash Potatoes
In the hustle and bustle of college life, we’re always looking for shortcuts to our daily routines. While laundry and cleaning can sit on the back burner until the end of the semester (or when Mom visits), cooking quality dishes shouldn’t have to be sacrificed for processed, TV-dinners. Mashed potatoes are often substituted by puff…
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
It’s my favorite time of year! Yup, it’s “Twelve Days of Cookies” at my office. Today was my turn to make cookies and the pressure was on. When it came down to it I decided to go with a never-fail crowd-pleaser: Peanut Butter Blossoms, a simple peanut butter cookie base with a Hershey’s kiss on…
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Taco Verde
I love tacos, and I eat them a lot. One of the best places I have had a taco is Long Warf in New Haven from the taco trucks there. They all serve the same thing, but sometimes one truck will have just a slight twist from its neighbor. I don’t have a favorite truck,…
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Sizzling Steak Tacos
Usually I only get to eat steak if I am at home, but now I have learned to make it for myself! Not only do I know how to make it for myself, but it is delicious and a perfectly tender. If you have been scared to make steak for yourself, be in fear no…
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Bacon Maple Biscuits
For some, bacon and maple sounds like a classic match made it heaven. It is similar to peanut butter and chocolate or buff chick and ranch. It just works. At first, I wasn’t convinced on how good this combination could be. It sounded pretty bizarre, but then I tried it in cookie form, and those…
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Butternut Squash Gnocchi in Date and Sage Sauce
A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending an amazing cooking demo led by Dana Cowin, Editor-in-Chief of the legendary Food and Wine Magazine. Dana inspired me to rev up my own recipes and experiment with new cooking techniques. With this fresh perspective in mind, I decided to try my hand at making…
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3 Ingredient Dessert!
When you’re in a pinch and craving something sweet, it’s always tempting to grab a stale Chips Ahoy! or a giant dollop of Nutella. You deserve better! The perfect dessert doesn’t need a dozen different ingredients or a lot time to prepare; here’s a simple fall-time dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the…
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Pulled Pork Asian Spring Rolls
As much as I love to treat myself to the spring rolls from the Vietnamese restaurant/food truck Bon Me, my college budget won’t allow me make it a habit. When I’m craving the flavors of Asian cuisine while nursing a broken wallet, it’s time to get creative in the kitchen. This recipe was very easy,…
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