Tag Archives: dinner

Seafood Pasta

Seafood Pasta has become one of my favorite things to make at home.  Usually I save myself the trouble and buy pasta from the store, but last weekend I had a whole afternoon wide open so I rolled it out … Continue reading

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Rooftop Dinner Party, Southern Style

It has been a painfully rainy Spring here in the DC area.  Almost every day I’ve woken up longing for the temperate, sunny weather I enjoyed in San Diego.  When we did finally get a momentary break from the drizzle, … Continue reading

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Skinny Curry in a Hurry

I spent all last week craving curry: dreaming about it, lusting for it, and eventually indulging in it- twice!  Does that ever happen to you? If so, tuck this recipe in your back pocket.  It’s quick, it’s healthy, and (not … Continue reading

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Nove Italiano

My favorite thing about Las Vegas is the plethora of fantastic fine dining (my second favorite thing is the free drinks).  I love trying new places, and Vegas restaurants rarely disappoint.  The ultimate in convenience is eating at the resort … Continue reading

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Healthy Stuffed Peppers

 I try to follow an 80/20 diet.  So whole, unprocessed, “good for me” foods make up 80% (ok, maybe 75%) of my diet and the other 20% is reserved for indulgences.  Sometimes I reach my 20% of junk pretty early in … Continue reading

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Roasted Tofu with Shiitake, Soy, and Ginger over Baby Spinach

I don’t know if it was prompted by moving to San Diego, or our new personal trainers, but Jason and I are on a health kick.  This means that instead of cooking something delicious for dinner (Chicken Parm and Spaghetti, … Continue reading

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Salmon & Sprouts

By last night I’d unpacked most of the kitchen and decided I was ready to take ‘er for a test drive.  Aside from the sink getting clogged up (plumber coming later today), it was a success.  I made two of … Continue reading

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