Garlic Roasted Potatoes with Cilantro and Lemon

If you can’t tell from my pale skin, dark hair, green eyes, and freckles, I have a little…alright, maybe a lot of Irish in me. Not only do I look a bit on the Irish side, I also act like I’m a true Irish(wo)man. I enjoy a good drink and I love the stereotypical meat…

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Green Spring Vegetable Medley

In D.C., spring is definitely in the air! The sun has been shining, the birds have been chirping, and the Cherry Blossoms are out in full bloom. This past weekend, not only did we welcome springtime, we also welcomed my uncle, aunt, and cousins from Michigan. We were counting down the days until their visit…

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Tips for Thawing and Draining Frozen Spinach

I’m a firm believer in always having a freezer full of frozen vegetables. Since there are only two of us in thise house, most of the time we can’t work our way through fresh vegetables fast enough. Of course we always have fresh tomatoes and lettuce in my refrigerator since we love to make sandwiches…

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Pea and Pearl Onion Pasta in Butter Herb Sauce

I know that it’s been a while since you last heard from me on How To: Simplify. I wish I could tell you that I’ve been busy testing out ways to simplify time spent in the kitchen. Even though I’m always thinking of ways to simplify, I was far removed from the comforts of my…

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Coffee Chocolate Cupcakes

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Husband-who-is-my-best-friend-and-who-I-love-oh-so-much, Happy Birthday to you! Coffee Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 3 eggs 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled…

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Nutella, Banana and Coconut Hot Pockets

Trivia question: What is the one ingredient that I always have in my freezer? If you guessed frozen puff pastry dough, then you are correct. I cannot get enough of puff pastry. It comes in handy whenever I need to throw together an appetizer or dessert. It’s even nice to serve with countless dishes such…

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{Tips & Tricks} Slicing Mushrooms

One of my favorite vegetables is the mushroom. I love adding it to pizza, pasta, and steaks, especially when they are simmered in red wine. Oftentimes, you can find pre-sliced mushrooms in the store and these packages of mushrooms make meal preparation super easy. Unfortunately, pre-sliced mushrooms are mushrooms that have been sliced days ago…

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