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Breads, Grains, Pasta/Kingdom Plantae

Homemade Bread

November 11, 2017

Making this homemade bread is surprisingly simple. You mix 4 or 5 ingredients, leave it alone to rise and then bake it. None of the measurements need to be precise and the timing is completely up to the ebb and flow of your schedule – not the bread’s.

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Tart Crust being rolled into a tart pan
Desserts

Basic Pie and Tart Crust

November 10, 2017

A homemade pie or tart crust is not a difficult thing. Seriously: your people will taste the love even if yours turns out a "Pinterest Fail". Just remember less...

Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Chimichurri Sauce (Spicy Green Sauce)

October 31, 2017

Parsley, cilantro, garlic, green onion, pepper, some oil, some vinegar, lime or lemon ... blitz and use on anything.

Kingdom Plantae/Nuts, Seeds & Legumes

Pumpkin (but just barely) Hummus

October 27, 2017

Hummus is easy to make and easy to personalize. Here's a basic recipe to help you get your hummus and your pumpkin fix.

Drinks/Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

October 20, 2017

Smoothies make great breakfasts, and with good reason. They're fast, easy, tasty, and packed with nutrition and fiber. Once you get past the weird colors and te...

Family/Words

I am a Halloween Failure

October 19, 2017

If a holiday devoted to costume-wearing children demanding a treat so adults don't get tricked confuses you, you have found your tribe. Here's a lighthearted lo...

Vanilla Macarons
Desserts

Vanilla Macarons with Vanilla Buttercream Icing

October 5, 2017

Macarons aren't that hard - break out your mixer and master the art of these delectable cookies.

Anesthesia/Words

How a Random Click Led to a New Job

September 27, 2017

If you are struggling with a big decision, reading this probably won't make your choice any easier, but it might give you a glimpse into why doing what you are ...

Corn Salsa
Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Corn Salsa with Cilantro and Lime

August 2, 2017

This copycat-ish Chipotle corn salsa is simple to make and captures the fresh, tangy taste of perfectly balanced salsas everywhere.

Tomato & Phyllo Tart
Fruits & Veggies/Kingdom Plantae

Tomato Puff Pastry Tart

July 30, 2017

This tart is a seasonal specialty for fresh, sweet, summer tomatoes, but the cream cheese base can stand alone as a dip or spread any time of the year, and it c...

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