The Very Hungry Cook

Soups

March 19, 2010

Cream of Spinach Soup

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Here I am again with an incredibly healthy recipe for the veggie challenged.
(For all you cynics out there – heavy cream is now being considered a vegetable. As is bacon. Ask anyone!)
But jokes aside, as someone who’s still trying to get the hang of cooking on a regular basis (as opposed to cooking fun party [...]

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Asian Food

February 26, 2010

Massaman Curry

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It’s been over a week since the last post.
I apologize.
I was unwell for a while, you see. But I’m on my way to feeling better!
The thing about convalescence though, is that I end up feeling as hungry as a tiger.
So, I made some Massaman Curry.
Why?
1. Because I am a firm believer that hungry [...]

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Italian Food

February 16, 2010

A Caprese Salad and Hugo

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This is my first salad posting! Doesn’t say much about my eating habits does it?
For the record, I love veggies (no, really. You can ask my mother if you want .
My husband, on the other hand, is a whole different story.
The boy’s favorite vegetable is bacon, so the less said, the better I think.
Anyway, [...]

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Asian Food, Drinks

February 10, 2010

Thai Iced Tea and perfect weather

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Snow storm this week.

Apparently, the seals in Antarctica aren’t the only ones that can get snowed in.

Why didn’t anyone tell me????
Anyway, this is how it looked when it started snowing.

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Italian Food, Pasta

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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Italian Food, Pasta

January 13, 2010

(The best ever) Meatballs All’Amatriciana

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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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Dips, Snacks

January 9, 2010

Melitzanosalata

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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

January 6, 2010

Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins

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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!

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Appetizers, Dips, Snacks

August 27, 2009

Potato (Peel) Crisps & a Sour Cream Dip

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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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