January 2012

Lentil Tacos

January 31, 2012

I love tacos.  Too much probably.  I would eat them every week if I could – or if Matt wouldn’t be opposed.  Since embracing an essentially meat free diet, I have yet to find the perfect taco replacement.  Meatless crumbles just do not compare to ground beef – and considering their ingredient list – I [...]

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Muffins with a Kick

January 30, 2012

I have always enjoyed coffee flavored things – ice cream, cookies…mocha if you will. When I turned to page 184 of the January/February 2012 Cooking Light magazine, I knew I needed to make them as soon as possible.  My intuition was correct. It was love at first bite.  Even Matt loved them even though he [...]

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Weekly Running Rundown: January 21–January 27

January 27, 2012

A snowy start to my running week…I guess winter is really here. Saturday, January 21: 6 miles on the treadmill It is no secret that I LOATHE the treadmill.  Running for me is a time to relax and enjoy the scenery – get a breath of fresh air.  Not feel like a hamster running on [...]

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Spinach and Artichoke Mac ‘n’ Cheese

January 26, 2012

In case you haven’t noticed, I’m obsessed with Pinterest.  I have been finding recipes left, right and center that I want to make.  Now. Like this one This dish is heavenly. So creamy and tastes exactly like a spinach and artichoke dip – yet you don’t need the dippers. As Matt said – this was [...]

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Fast Tomato Soup

January 25, 2012

A few weeks ago I had an unexpected and totally fantastic friend stop by for dinner.  I had not planned anything and was very thankful my apartment was at least presentable.  After examining the contents of my pantry and consulting with my internal cooking memory, I recalled a recipe I had seen a few weeks [...]

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Chocolate Banana Muffins

January 24, 2012

Last weekend, while having our normal debate of “what to have to breakfast,” I stared at the bananas on my counter and then went to my guilty pleasure, Pinterest, to seek out some options.  I sought out a recipe that was Peanut Butter Soynut Butter and Banana but then after some deeper consideration, realized it [...]

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Grown Up Chicken Club

January 23, 2012

Growing up, a Club Sandwich was probably in my top 3 meals.  Typically I got it whenever we went out to dinner and for my birthday I always requested a turkey club sandwich for my special meal.  Primarily a vegetarian now, instead of missing one of my favorites, I decided to take matters into my [...]

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