Lentils with Olives

Posted by Marguerite in Healthy, Recipes on February 13, 2012

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When you steal something, like I stole Laura Caulder’s Halibut with Brown Butter, you should attempt to make certain aspects of the recipe your own. This is what I did with her Chick Pea recipe: I made it into a lentil recipe. Mostly because I didn’t have any chick peas on hand. Out of [...]

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Green Lentils and Bulgar Wheat with Caramelized Onions

Posted by Marguerite in Featured, Healthy, Holiday, Recipes on January 15, 2012

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For my second anniversary with Sean (Yes, it has been two years!), I made a delicious and involved Epicurious recipe: Chicken with Olives, Caramelized Onions, and Sage. If I felt this recipe was a good one for a single chef, I would repost it, but folks this dish took about 3 hours from start [...]

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White Bean and Roasted Pepper Salad

Posted by Marguerite in Healthy, Recipes on March 24, 2011

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I am on a diet. Sean and I are going on vacation soon, and I look a bit lumpy in my bikini. I know the culprit. I spent a winter of eating delicious, delicious meat-heavy dishes. And I have been sitting a lot more than running. All told, the perfect recipe for putting [...]

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Wild Rice Pilaf with Almonds and Dried Fruit

Posted by Marguerite in Healthy, Recipes on November 19, 2010

This hearty dish is perfect for Thanksgiving. Serves 6-8 people.

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(Just As Quick As Instant) Blueberry Scottish Oatmeal

Posted by Marguerite in Healthy, Recipes on July 28, 2010

This is a delicious, quick and nutritious breakfast. It takes just 6 minutes to assemble, which is just a couple minutes more than the instant variety. And it’s so much better!

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Couscous with Chopped Nuts and Vegetables

Posted by Marguerite in Healthy, Recipes on May 18, 2010

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Couscous is often my go-to side dish because it takes minutes to prepare (about 10-15 minutes), and it soaks up ingredients so beautifully. I like sprinkle pistachios (or almonds), dried fruit, and chopped vegetables with cilantro over the couscous to add texture and beautiful color. Look at all the pretty colors!

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My Family Immigrated to the South, Baked Beans

Posted by Marguerite in Recipes on May 20, 2009

Sometimes the Single Chef is invited out and she has to be prepared. Last year I was invited to a last minute 4th of July BBQ and I brought this spiced-up variation on a Paula Dean recipe. I used the ingredients I had on hand and added a couple of tablespoons of dill and parsley my friend had chopped up for borscht, then packed it up and took it to the BBQ. The result was delicious (and I made a lot of male friends). If you’re vegan, use Bush’s Vegetarian beans and make sure to leave out the bacon.

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