Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mexican Style Quinoa

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Quinoa is delicious and very healthy, but I do find myself trying to figure out what to do to make it more exciting. I’ve gone the way of making salads with beets, adding beans, among other things, but the other … finish reading Mexican Style Quinoa

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Mushroom Risotto Cakes with Poached Eggs – The Perfect Leftover Lunch

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Recently I posted about some strawberry risotto and in the past I’ve posted about many other types including mushroom, red wine and radicchio risotto and sweet pea risotto. Its a very versatile dish as you can make it with whatever … finish reading Mushroom Risotto Cakes with Poached Eggs – The Perfect Leftover Lunch

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Bar Basque: Great food where you’d least expect it

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Most of the posts on this blog in recent months have been of the recipe variety (with a few exceptions). However, a recent press/media invitation for a complimentary meal for two in exchange for a review was an offer I … finish reading Bar Basque: Great food where you’d least expect it

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Quinoa and White Bean Salad with Roasted Beets

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Last month I posted a recipe featuring beets, my first post on the little red devils from Schrute Farms. Since that time, I’ve cooked beets several more times, including an attempt at roasting them with their skin on, then peeling … finish reading Quinoa and White Bean Salad with Roasted Beets

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Tofu – Tips and Tricks

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Evan Halperin

While I primarily eat meat, eating well prepared tofu with a good sauce can replace that hunk of  beef and still provide all the necessary protein. For many vegetarians, vegetables are the obvious choice for any meal, but grabbing a … finish reading Tofu – Tips and Tricks

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Fresh Salad with Poached Egg (and Chicken Sausage)

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Evan Halperin

  With the exception of some fancy restaurants, you hardly ever see poached eggs on a menu unless it is breakfast or brunch (maybe with a few exceptions). Personally, poached eggs are my favorite preparation of an egg. You are … finish reading Fresh Salad with Poached Egg (and Chicken Sausage)

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Strawberry Risotto

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Evan Halperin

If someone told you they were going to make strawberry risotto, your first reaction would probably be one of two things: “is that a dessert” or “why, that sounds awful.” Oddly enough when I was thinking of making the dish, … finish reading Strawberry Risotto

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