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December 21, 2010
Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole
My family never made sweet potatoes for our holiday dinners. Perhaps it was a Northern thing. After I acquired in-laws, I was suddenly exposed to holiday sweet potatoes, which is a family favorite. Last year, I snuck in a holiday alternative - a sweet potato casserole swiped from a coworker ... More >>
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January 17, 2011
A Different Type of Chocolate Cookie
While another EOW writer, Joanna O'Leary, has been out searching for the perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie, I have been busy in my kitchen turning out an entirely different version. This recipe is adapted from Alice Medrich's new book Chewy, Crispy, Crunchy, Melt-in-your Mouth Cookies, wh ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Class Up Your Super Bowl Party
Photo by Urban MixerMini lamb burgers are even better with curried green apples on top.Now that the threat of Snowpocalypse 2011 has finally passed, grocery stores should be free[er] once again and you can start making your final preparations if you're hosting a Super Bowl party. However, if ... More >>
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February 9, 2011
From Australia with Love: Aussie Foods Featured at Rice Epicurean
Right now, Houstonians can get a taste of Australian cuisine without having to fly halfway across the world. Rice Epicurean is offering many enticing Australian made products at local stores. In addition to the excellent Pensfold Shiraz selection, there are also lovely citrus-infused olive ... More >>
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March 2, 2011
Recipe: Portobello Pizza
I hate to admit it, but lately many of those good eating habits that I had adopted at the beginning of the year seem to be falling by the wayside. The best way to get myself back on track is to cook healthy and delicious dishes that will keep me satiated long enough to take my mind off that ... More >>
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March 4, 2011
Shiftwork Bites: Megadarra
For years now, I've been chasing the perfect megadarra. I was first introduced to this Middle Eastern staple at Droubi's. My family has been visiting this grocery store-cum-lunch counter location for quick weeknight dinners for years, especially on Wednesdays, when megadarra and fried potatoe ... More >>
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May 16, 2011
Frugalicious: Porcupine Balls
Ready to make some ballsPorcupine balls are a great entree -- inexpensive, delicious and easily modified to suit your caloric or dietary needs. This dish is quick to assemble, leaving you plenty of time while it bakes to do your thing. Clean-up is easy, and most ingredients are pantry/freez ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Top 5 Healthy and Unique Smoothies
ilovemypitFor nearly two years I lived without a blender. I know, talk about a hardship, right? Well, the dog days are over, because I have been reunited with one of my favorite kitchen appliances once again and am making up for lost time. In addition to being a blender enthusiast, I also h ... More >>
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July 5, 2011
Booze: The Southside Mystery
The Southside cocktail is a quintessential, yet underrated hot weather cooler. It's a refreshingly light mix of gin, mint, lemon or lime, and sweetness, perfect for a summer's evening. The only uncertainty is its birthplace. The most popular claim is that the drink originated in Chicago, durin ... More >>
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July 12, 2011
Off the Wall: Brennan's Creole Bread Pudding Using Hot Dog Buns
Brennan's Creole Bread PuddingLast week, Christine Ha gave us some tips on what to do with all those leftover hotdog buns from the 4th. That's when EOW reader CameronByars chimed in with her two cents - "Hot dog buns are also great for making bread pudding, as they are sweeter than other br ... More >>
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August 10, 2011
Off the Wall: Treebeards Buttercake
In last week's Tunnel Explorer, Nicholas Hall provided us with an interesting look at a new, but old favorite - Treebeard's in the tunnel. Perhaps his slightly more than adequate meal of catfish, dirty rice, and squash casserole lacked excitement because he forgot to order the most important ... More >>
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August 19, 2011
What's Cooking Next Week?
Brooke ViggianoOn the menu for this week: Homemade turkey meatballs and tomato sauceI don't know about you, but when I get home from work, the last thing I want to do is brainstorm a meal for the night. And unfortunately, I'm just not one of those people that will be happy with a lean pocket ... More >>
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September 2, 2011
What's Cooking Next Week?
Lauren ViggianoOven-baked fish tacos with homemade guacamole.Mmm, last week's menu plan hit the spot, and we're looking forward to a fabulous long weekend followed by another week of easy cooking. Since it is a long weekend, and long weekends mean we can drink more, you may want to add a drun ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
What's Cooking Next Week?
Brooke ViggianoMake a date-night steakThe short work week was wonderful, as were the meals. Next week's menu plan brings me a romantic date night, breakfast for dinner, and my all-time favorite vinaigrette. On the menu: Crispy Chicken Salad w/ Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Zucchini & Squash ... More >>
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September 19, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Last week's date night went well and I think I've eaten enough quiche to feed an entire bridal shower. On to the next week. Although it's still 90-something degrees, I want to believe it's cooler - so next week's menu plan is gearing me up for fall. Stuffed roast chicken and a delicious Bolog ... More >>
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September 26, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Brooke ViggianoAu jus for twoDespite the beautiful weather, last week I made a dinner menu gearing me up for fall (not my fault - I'm from Jersey and I miss my pumpkin spice lattes). I'll keep the autumn feeling going with a couple of next week's meals. Here's the plan. On the menu: Spinach ... More >>
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September 26, 2011
Copycat vs. Real Deal: Luby's Macaroni And Cheese
sandboxthreads.comI sure do love some mac 'n cheese. My mom makes a killer mac, so when I had to bring a side to a barbecue last year, I asked for her recipe. Her email reply was titled "Luby's Cafeteria Mac and Cheese." Eh? My Mom's "killer mac" is really Luby's "killer mac"? I had never be ... More >>
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September 28, 2011
Recipe: Dr Pepper Peanut Brittle
Joanna O'LearyIngredients pre-boil.I sublet my apartment this summer, and when I returned, there were four cans of Dr Pepper in my fridge. I can probably count on one hand the sodas I really do not care for, and sadly (non-Dublin) Dr Pepper is among them. Dumping all four cans down the drain ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
Whole Wheat Couscous Pudding with Dried Cranberries and Honey
Joanna O'LearyIngredient line-up for whole wheat couscous pudding.Reading about Mark Bittman's savory oatmeal inspired me to try a similar flavor reversal with couscous. I love the texture of couscous, especially the whole-wheat variety, which is nuttier and more filling. After some online r ... More >>
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October 3, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Brooke ViggianoEnjoying a summer/fall/wtf season is it picnic.I can't believe it's October already. Since I've been pretending it's fall with my menus but it's really not, the lineup this week will be a nice mesh of both summer and fall recipes. With my picnic oven fried chicken and ... More >>
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October 5, 2011
Recipe: Almond Coconut Candy Fudge
Photo by Joanna O'LearyMini Almond Joys soon to be encased in fudgey goodness.On a cloudy weekend afternoon, I felt like baking, but the cupboard held everything but flour. To save myself a trip to the store and an overheated kitchen, I settled instead on making fudge. Chocolate was the fa ... More >>
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October 11, 2011
Spooky Booze: 5 Creepy Cocktails To Get You In The Halloween Spirit
Photo by Flickr user Halloween_guy Ahh, October: the time of year when we head to Frankel's/ Party Boy/ Stripper Depot to find our Halloween costumes, fat orange gourds sit outside at Kroger baking in the Houston sun, and every awful (by awful, I mean awesome) '80s horror movie is on AMC. I l ... More >>
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October 11, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Brooke ViggianoI can hear the moussaka calling my name.Last week I enjoyed my meals with a nice touch of both summer and fall. But this week, I've been truly inspired. Ever since my love affair with baklava as a child, I've been lurvin' Greek food. And since last weekend's Greek Fest ... More >>
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October 17, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Brooke ViggianoMe me me so excited...to eat this. Mmm that moussaka was delish - reminded me of the Greek Easters I would spend with the Greek part of my fam growing up. With some more of my favorite holidays coming up, I'm getting a bit homesick. And since I'm food-obsessed, this we ... More >>
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October 24, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Brooke ViggianoA Peter Brady classic.Am I crazy or is it actually starting to feel like fall? Like, not for pretend this time? It makes me very, very excited, so my menu this week will definitely showcase that fall flavor. But incase you missed it, check out last week's menu plan wit ... More >>
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October 24, 2011
Leftovers (Put an Egg on It)
Photos by Christina UticoneI make leftovers delicious again by breathing new yolk into them.I am the leftover-eater at my house, by virtue of being The One Who Works From Home. My husband always says he is going to bring his lunch to work; he promises every time he cooks for six for ju ... More >>
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October 26, 2011
Cranberry Walnut Muffins
Photo by Erin Boyle of Reading My Tea LeavesThis recipe is 20 years old this month, and I'll be taking the index card labeled Cranberry Bread out of my recipe box around this time every year until I'm 100, my fingers are arthritic and I just can't bake anymore, damn it. These muffins are guar ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
Five Cocktails You May Prefer to Mix at Home
Photo by John KielyClassic cocktails are called that, not because they're old, but because they are delicious. Most of them can be ordered at any well-stocked bar, and some of them--such as a Negroni, Sazerac, or Martini--can be ordered with swagger. However, there's some classic cocktails ... More >>
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October 31, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Mike KingSpaghetti low-carbonara.Last week, I spiced up my menu with a punch of fall flavor. This week, inspiration came in the form of my favorite four-letter word: sale. You can put pretty much anything on discount and I'll buy it; I say this as I look at the giant rooster that I j ... More >>
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November 7, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Brooke ViggianoNext time I'm making a bread bowl.Another week, another menu. Last week, I enjoyed a delicious cream of tomato soup and an equally awesome fried egg BLT. I enjoyed them so much, actually, that I'm putting another soup and grilled sandwich in the plans for this week. If ... More >>
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November 14, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by srqpixSpice it up for flavor without the fat.Last week at my house, we dined on luscious Shrimp Bisque and some Squash, Manchego & Balsamic Onion Grilled Cheeses. Damn those were good. Not to pat myself on the back, but I have to pat myself on the back. Just kidding...but not really. ... More >>
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November 15, 2011
Happiness Is A Warm Buzz: 5 Hot Cocktails
Photo by Anne TaintorSo it's not exactly chilly outside, but at least it's rainy. And last night, we just pretended it was cold, whipping up a warm concoction that quieted the cough, soothed the sore throat and helped us drift off to dreamland, Ambien-style. As much as we love the tart, frui ... More >>
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November 21, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by clairityTrying to stuff myself fuller than the bird.Woo! Thanksgiving is almost here. I've been cooking a bit lighter in preparation, and I will continue to do so all the way up to the day when I will stuff myself fuller than the bird itself. Since I'll be cooking all day on Thursday ... More >>
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November 28, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Brooke ViggianoUse leftover skirt steak for black bean & steak fajita soup.Last week's menu was the perfect lead-up to the massive feast that is Thanksgiving. I spent the day itself in NJ with the best family and friends a girl could ask for. Back to the grind now and ready for some ... More >>
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December 1, 2011
Holiday Breakfast: The Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Baked French Toast
Photo by Ree DrummondA houseful of Cajuns who've just downed a few bottles of champagne usually doesn't make for a quiet house, but somehow, this baked french toast casserole-type thing from The Pioneer Woman induced absolute silence amid the hustle and bustle on Thanksgiving morning. It was ... More >>
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December 5, 2011
What's Cooking This Week
Photo by michaelwhaysI so wanna dip my naan in that.Last week's Broiled Halibut and Skirt Steak Chimichurri really hit the spot. This week I'll be dabbling in the world of fusion cuisine with a pizza made on naan and an Italian stuffed meatloaf with garlic snow peas. Just be thankful I'm not ... More >>
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December 8, 2011
Holiday Classics: The Linzer Cookie
Photo by jwalshFor me, the holidays are all about family. But coming in at a very close second, like probably way too close of a second, is another one of my favorite things in the world: holiday food. I don't know about you, but when I think about this time of year, I think of cookies. We'l ... More >>
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December 12, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by diekatrinWarm up with a piping hot bowl of MinestroneOoh baby it's cold outside. This week, I'm definitely feeling the chill - so what better way to warm up than with cozy comforts like Minestrone Soup & Beef Stew? I may or may not also add a Guinness or four to really get me feeling ... More >>
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December 14, 2011
Holiday Classics: The Gingerbread Man
Photo by surlygirlGingerbread men celebrate Hanukkah too.We'll be featuring some holiday cookie classics on Eating Our Words in honor of the season. And since I'll need something to bribe Santa with after a year of being a total bitch, I can promise you this: all of them will be equally delic ... More >>
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December 19, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Brooke ViggianoTry not to eat the whole plate - I dare you.Happy Hanukkah (tomorrow)! This week, I'm going to impress my Jewish fiancé with a week-long (don't judge me for not going the full eight days) Hanukkah feast like he's never had before. Since he's been in grad school living ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
How To: Make Homemade Challah
Photo by grongarChallah!If you've never had Challah bread before, now is the time to try it. This slightly sweet, eggy bread similar to brioche uses oil instead of butter and is traditionally served on the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. Wanting to impress my Jewish fiancé for Hanukkah, I whipp ... More >>
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December 26, 2011
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by thebittenword.comLast week's Hanukkah-inspired menu was insanely delicious. We even had a few friends over one night for some Hanukkah-inspired drinking games; Dreidel has never been so fun. Since I'm going home for the New Year soon, this week I'll be trying to use up what's left in ... More >>
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January 2, 2012
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by bitmaskHappy New Year, everybody! You know that that means; it's now time to join the gym, vow to stay true to your healthy resolutions, and give up by the time Cupid comes bearing promises of love and boxes full of chocolate-covered everything. You'll start with one or two strawberr ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by alanagkellyTry Spaghetti & Meatballs w/ Oats for a healthy twistLast week's Red Chicken Chili hit the spot. I'm still not sure which way I liked it better; in a bowl topped with a dollop of low-fat sour cream or in a whole wheat soft taco with some homemade guacamole. Either way, I f ... More >>
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January 16, 2012
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by cyclonebillLast week, I made a garlicky, spicy Spinach Burger with Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Meatballs. With meals like those, it's hard to remember you're actually eating food that's good for you. Onward this week with some more healthy delights. Here's ... More >>
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January 19, 2012
Happy Zea Mays Everta Day: 5 Unique DIY Popcorn Seasoning Recipes
Get out your giant bowl and keep the floss handy, because today is National Popcorn Day! Aren't you excited? Wait, what? You didn't know there was a popcorn day? Me neither...until just now. I have no idea where or how this "holiday" originated, but I'm sure as hell gonna celebrate. It's al ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by beccapieI do so like green eggs and ham!I've been on a healthier cooking kick for the New Year and so far, soooo good! My cousin Franny asked me for some lower carb recipes. Since cutting down (but not cutting out) carbs never hurt anyone, I've made it my inspiration for the coming w ... More >>
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January 30, 2012
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by jeffreywPita never tasted so good...With last week's menu, I was lower-carb and lovin' it. Since I have a busy week ahead, my main goal this time around is quick and easy (but still healthy!) meals. Here's what I'm cooking: Spicy Chicken Pita w/ Sweet & Tangy Slaw Thai-Style Chi ... More >>
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January 30, 2012
Dinner For Two: A Romantic Valentine's Day Menu
Photo by aynsavoySo good, it'll be like Cupid shot your lover right in the ass.Romance is in the air...and in my kitchen. This year, my fiancé and I decided to skip our usual Valentine's Day steakhouse special and cook an at-home meal full of flavor and passion. With mussels, steak, and shri ... More >>
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February 6, 2012
What's Cooking This Week?
Photo by Brooke ViggianoGreat news! The Eat This, Not That! guys over at Men's Health have made my dreams come true by confirming that pizza made right is a well-balanced, healthy meal. Good thing, because last week, I made delicious whole-wheat pita pizzas topped with veggies and some Medite ... More >>
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