The Very Hungry Cook

Italian Food, Pasta, Uncategorized

January 25, 2010

A brand new start and Vodka Sauce

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Alright, I can’t wait any longer, I have to tell you guys all the good news. Since I am the most organized person in the world (I have only lost my cell phone about twice. Last year.) and because I love lists, here we go:
1. I’m married (ok, I know this isn’t exactly news, but [...]

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January 13, 2010

(The best ever) Meatballs All’Amatriciana

I have to share this recipe with you guys. My favorite meatballs with the best tomato sauce ever.
Ever.
Really.
We begin with bacon. I love saying that. All good things begin with bacon, don’t you think?
The recipe I’m giving you serves two, so feel free to adjust portions. I looked at about a million meatball recipes. There [...]

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January 9, 2010

Melitzanosalata

Whats your favorite dip? This one’s mine!
I discovered the deliciousness of eggplant quite late in life. For those of you that hate eggplant, all it takes is one great eggplant dish, and you’ll be a convert!
And let me tell you, this is way better than just great. This is eat-every-last-bit-and-steal-some-off-your-husband’s-plate great. No, really.I [...]

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Bread, Cupcakes, Desserts, Uncategorized

January 6, 2010

Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins

Alright, alright! As always, I need to apologize first for having been away all this while (Always assuming you’ve missed me, of course). But I have good excuses!
You see, I’ve got married, moved continents, and changed lives
I can see you aren’t convinced, but I shall post photographic evidence for all of the above [...]

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Appetizers, Dips, Snacks

August 27, 2009

Potato (Peel) Crisps & a Sour Cream Dip

When I first saw this recipe in an old issue of the Food & Wine magazine it got me really excited. I remember mentally hitting myself on the head for not having ever tried making this before. All my life, I’ve been throwing away potato peel! Never again though… This recipe calls for little besides [...]

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Appetizers, Dips

August 23, 2009

Roasted Garlic & Green Pea Butter

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I am obsessed with bread. Yes, I know, I haven’t really posted too many bread recipes, but I love the stuff. There was a time, not too many years ago that I believed (and try not to cringe when I say this now) that white and pre-sliced was the way to go. I also believed [...]

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Cupcakes, Desserts

August 19, 2009

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

I’ve been away for EVER. It feels that way anyhow…Or 3 weeks… Vacations can be so great! And I have SO much to tell you guys about all the food I ate, and the places I’m visiting…. But that’s another post.
For now, Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes! Come on, admit it! 

 
Doesn’t this look [...]

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Dips, Italian Food

August 3, 2009

Basil Pistachio Pesto

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It’s that time of the year again! Everytime I walk out of the house, the air seems redolent of herbs. Unlike the rest of the world, I don’t have to wait until spring for the flowers.. They’re already everywhere; the neighborhood gardens are full of pink hibiscus, purple hedges of bougainvillae, birds of paradise with [...]

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Drinks

July 29, 2009

Dragon Fruit Smoothie

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Yes, I know. It’s pink. Really pink. But its actually got a bit of purple in it as well (if that helps!). I hope you aren’t one of those people that has an I-don’t-drink-pink-things rule, because you’ll really be missing out on this!
This is my very first post on the new website! I figured it [...]

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Bread, Cupcakes, Desserts

July 28, 2009

Spiced Yogurt Muffins

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Alright, I just have to say this now, these are the best muffins I’ve had in over 3 years, probably ever. And people, I’ve eaten a lot of muffins these past 3 years! But wait, thats not all. These muffins are healthy! No, really. Low fat, brown sugar, yogurt- it’s all there. Really, you will [...]

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