Carrot Vichyssoise

One day I’m drinking frozen beverages to keep cool (on vacation) and the next day I’m eating hot soup to keep warm.  Wow, that messes with me. I am trying to adjust to anything colder than 85 degrees F weather (I miss Turks & Caicos).  Plus, it’s freakin’ cold out, yo!  Sorry, about that.  I’ve been channeling my inner hip hop ever since bumping into Coolio at the JFK airport on the way home from vacation.  I was totally freaking out inside.  We exchanged smiles but I wasn’t brave enough to strike up a conversation or ask for a photo. Anyway, one …

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Skillet Pizza

Last week I only had the desire to eat bagels and pizza.  Does anyone else get into a “food mood”? These food anti-cravings I have are annoying.  They cause me to be grossed out by basically everything that is even remotely good for me.  Worse, this type of food is not good material for food blogging either.  Even my husband, who doesn’t get sick of food easily, said while eating the fourth bagel of the week “we should probably have real food.”  I blame stress at work, getting a flu shot and feeling like crap, and having a cavity filled last …

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Spinach Pie Spaghetti Squash

Do you find it intimidating to work with squash?  If yes, it’s not as scary as it seems.  I promise. I used to be intimidated by squash.  No, I didn’t think that it would beat me up.  😛  I simply had no idea how to cook with it, which meant it was foreign to me.  Of course anything foreign seems difficult and intimidating (for example, the fact that only my husband bakes bread in this house).  Having a food blog inspired me to try a few different kinds of squash last year and boy have I been missing out on some good …

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Butternut Squash, Kale And Sausage

How do you get someone to eat something that they don’t like?  Combine that item with food that they DO like. I think you’re either from the school of “I live for kale” or “I can’t stand the stuff.”  My husband blows that theory by being somewhere in the middle.  He’ll eat it, but he definitely won’t seek it out on purpose.  He does however love butternut squash and sausage (even turkey sausage, like I used here).  Was I being sneaky by throwing some kale into the combo?  Not especially.  Frankly it’s a pretty bright green which makes it hard …

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Skillet Pasta And Chicken Parmesan

It’s been a busy few weeks.  If I’m busy now, then where will I find the time to fit in preparing for the holidays?  Yes, I’m already thinking about Christmas.  (Don’t hate me.)  #plannerextraordinaire This pasta is coated in a light tomato based sauce.  I like a little sauce on my pasta so I’m totally good with that.  My husband, on the other hand, likes A LOT of sauce, so if you’re like him then this meal might not be up your alley (just being honest). Usually my quick pasta dinners are vegetarian, but this quickie is a nice option for when you want …

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