I realized I’m giving away all my best cooking secrets on this blog. Once people figure out that making delicious food is not actually difficult, I’m gonna be out of a job. The cat will be out of the bag,…
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This recipe takes advantage of some of the best parts of summer – plenty of fresh parsley, cilantro, cucumbers, and tomatoes. The main ingredient, couscous, is not really a Midwest thing. But somehow my brother became a huge fan of…
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Shocking news: on weeknights I usually don’t feel like cooking a big dinner. Raise your hand if you’re with me. Ever since the first time I made zucchini quesadillas, they became part of our weekly meal rotation. They are just…
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Somehow I always forget how ridiculously hot DC gets in July. Every year, it comes as a surprise that these temperatures are achievable, as I step out of my doorway and into a thick wall of humidity and heat. Perhaps…
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Who knew that potato salad could actually look pretty? You, too, can make something that looks this good. No summer cookout, picnic, or barbecue is complete without a bowl of potato salad to pass around. Am I right? This version…
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This sandwich has a little bit of everything. Juicy grilled chicken, fresh cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and a generous heap of feta, all wrapped up in a pita. These Greek chicken pitas are simple and customizable. The only part that you…
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