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Golden Beets and Brussels Sprouts
Lisa made this dish tonight, from Elise’s Simply Recipes, to go with the black bean burgers. Roasted beets and parboiled Brussels sprouts are quickly sauteed in a pan with roasted almonds, shallots, and thyme. Chris says: How come I like Brussels sprouts all of a sudden? Lisa says: Because they’re delicious? Chris says: But every […]
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Chocolate Chipotle Chili
Lisa made this chili from Cooking Light; it features ground turkey, chipotle peppers, and … chocolate! It was a unique combination that went well together — the spiciness of the chilies was a nice contrast to the chocolate. Chris says: This Chocolate Chipotle Chili is Dinner and Dessert in one Dish! Lisa says: Soooo chocolaty! […]
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Seafood Albondigas Soup
Albondigas (meatball) Soup is a popular Mexican dish, but it’s quite a bit different when you make it with shrimp and bits of fish, as in this recipe from The Border Cookbook. It’s a bit lighter, and the albondigas are deliciously tender. Until the meatballs actually landed in the broth, I was convinced they were […]
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Seared Cod over Veggies and Pasta in a Mushroom Broth
Wow, was this good. Cod is coated in crushed dried shiitake mushrooms, seared, baked, and then plated over a dish of pasta and vegetables sitting in a mushroom broth. This recipe comes from Weight Watchers, and, shock of all shocks, the portions weren’t of the usual minuscule variety. Chris says: I love the crust on […]
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Locro Chicken
This stew I made from Great Bowls of Fire turned out more like a pilaf dish with all the rice; the flavors were pretty good, and it was nice to have butternut squash in a dish other than soup or baked in the oven. The chicken, tomatoes, garlic, peppers, and onions made for a nice […]