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Alexandra's kitchen — seasonal recipes for everyone

Alexandra's kitchen — seasonal recipes for everyone

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups People tend to have this idea that everything in my kitchen turns out perfectly… That couldn’t be further from the truth! I’ve noticed lately that a lot of my friends are hesitant to cook for me. They’re afraid that the food won’t turn out perfectly or that I will hate what they choose to make. I wish they didn’t feel that way… I love sharing food with my friends and family, and I don’t want anyone to be intimidated! I’ve had Easter on the brain the last few days… Normally I make a half dozen different cookies and candies for Easter, but this year I’ve been pretty busy, and it just hasn’t happened. So, as I was thinking on the fly, it occurred to me that it might be better to make smaller peanut butter cup sized candies instead of giant Easter eggs. Next time, I will probably try adding some flour to the filling so that it holds together a bit better. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups(Yield depends on the size of the cups or mold)

Our Best Bites | Tips, Tricks, and Tastes from Two Real-Life Kitchens The Irish Food Guide Blog I'll Have What She's Having "The Flying ONION." | Food. Family. Fitness. Fotos. Enjoying the perks and quirks of life. friday fun stuff Here in the new england we've had a lot of rain and cloudy days. Starts to take it toll on one's sanity. On the horizon though summer is right around the corner--which I hope means more sunny days. Other signs of spring here on cape cod mean the swans have had their babies. I was lucky enough to get these photos as both the mommy and daddy are fiercely protective. Even coming within 20 feet of them they start to hiss and charge. This is chatham, mass, down by the chatham fish pier market. A clammer heading over to Tern Island to dig up some steamers. Cape Cod National Seashore is just breathtaking when the sun finally does shine on cape cod. One lone surfer going to a surf just before sunset at Nauset Lighthouse Beach. Another clammer digging away at Corporation Beach in Dennis. Ice cream season has begun! Found a new love for energy bars. Next Organics new chocolate covered ginger are ok. My latest Trader Joe obsession are the vegetable pakoras smothered in tzatziki. Recipe fail.

Eat Drink Better Welcome to Eat Live Run Red Quinoa Salad I tried this last night and loved it! This dish can be used as a side or main dish- it's that filling. And the best part? Ingredients: 2 cups Cooked Red Quinoa (prepare with 1 cup dry quinoa and 1.5 cups of water- just like rice)1/2 cup diced red onion1 cup drained and rinsed Black Beans2 cups Edamame (I purchased pre- shelled to make the process easier)2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar1 Tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cook the Quinoa according to package directions. Once everything is ready, combine all ingredients and eat. Arroz con Pollo - Traditional Mexican Recipe Cinco de Mayo is this weekend– the 5th of May– a date observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. It’s a common misconception that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day– it’s not. Mexico’s national Independence Day is celebrated on September 16. A 1901 poster commemorating the Siege of the Puebla (El Sitio de Puebla). With Cinco de Mayo on the horizon, I’m gearing up for a weekend full of Mexican food. This is one of my favorite pictures of Sandra, sipping a fruity cocktail in Maui. Because of the low and fairly slow cooking process, the rice in this dish becomes quite soft. Mesh Colander Blender Non-Stick Pot Any purchase you make from The Shiksa Market helps to support my website, my recipes, and the free content I provide. Ingredients You will also need 2 mesh colanders, blender, 5 quart nonstick pot (or larger), large bowl Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Servings: 6 Kosher Key: Meat

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