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Cheesy Chicken & Rice Bake

Cheesy Chicken & Rice Bake by Brianna Vereker

Cheesy Chicken & Rice BakeAugust 28, 2009 by BriannaOf course the day I choose to write about this dish, it’s like freaking 95 degrees outside and the last thing I want to think about is a baked comfort food dish. But once the sun goes down and the fog comes creeping in, I’ll remember why it was so good. Dustin created this for me…

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Olive Oil Bundt Cake with Blueberries in Red Wine Syrup

Olive Oil Bundt Cake with Blueberries in Red Wine Syrup by Brianna Vereker

Olive Oil Bundt Cake with Blueberries in Red Wine SyrupJuly 12, 2010 by BriannaOtt’s Berry Farm in Modesto produces the biggest, juiciest, tastiest blueberries. After thankfully receiving several containers of them last week from our friend Chris at the Farmer’s Market, we wanted to highlight them in a simple dessert. This flavorful…

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Butterscotch Pie, and saying goodbye

Butterscotch Pie, and saying goodbye by Brianna Vereker

Butterscotch Pie, and saying goodbyeFebruary 6, 2012 by BriannaI know that Mikki loved reading this blog. As she tasted the baked mac and cheese that we made for her (per her request) while we were in town for that last visit, she looked up at me and said that she loved our recipes and that I write beautifully. I don’t think I’m…

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Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies by Brianna Vereker

Chewy Chocolate Chunk CookiesMarch 14, 2012 by BriannaI grew up eating a crisp oatmeal chocolate chip cookie that I still turn to when I’m having a cookie craving, but I do love a soft, bakery-style cookie once in a while and have been meaning to try a recipe at home with my little assistant, who (at almost 2 years old!) is now old…

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Lettuce Wraps with Pork, Cilantro, Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles, Peanuts & Sriracha

Lettuce Wraps with Pork, Cilantro, Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles, Peanuts & Sriracha by Brianna Vereker

Lettuce Wraps with Pork, Cilantro, Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles, Peanuts & SrirachaApril 27, 2012 by BriannaIt was a typical summer in Japan, hot and humid with the occasional torrential downpour and thunderstorm. In an effort to save money on our bills,…

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Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Apricot Glaze

Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Apricot Glaze by Brianna Vereker

Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Apricot GlazeSeptember 14, 2011 by BriannaMy son is obsessed with the garage. It’s no surprise. His father and his grandfather (my dad) love it as well. It’s where they spend many a Saturday, working on projects of various sorts. The other evening as we were getting ready to start dinner, Levi made his usual…

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Chorizo Mac & Cheese with Crispy Panko Topping

Chorizo Mac & Cheese with Crispy Panko Topping by Brianna Vereker

Chorizo Mac & Cheese with Crispy Panko ToppingDecember 8, 2009 by BriannaWho’s your favorite Food Network personality? For me, Alton Brown is up there on the list (next to Tyler Florence, but mostly because he’s cute). Alton’s show is entertaining, informative, and his food isn’t pretentious. I got his newest cookbook from my…

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Pine Nut & Orange Cookies

Pine Nut & Orange Cookies by Brianna Vereker

Pine Nut & Orange CookiesAugust 2, 2010 by BriannaI hadn’t baked anything since before the baby was born. But yesterday while Levi and Dad were taking an afternoon nap, I jumped on the opportunity, turned on the Jackie Greene Pandora station and made these pine nut and orange cookies that I’ve been eyeing in Fine Cooking because they…

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White Wine-Braised Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

White Wine-Braised Chicken with Sweet Potatoes by Brianna Vereker

White Wine-Braised Chicken with Sweet PotatoesNovember 12, 2010 by BriannaLately we’ve been enjoying comforting meals that require slow simmering on the stove top. Recipes like Lentil Soup, Black Bean Tortilla Soup, Chili Verde, and these braised chicken thighs are great for chilly fall days. They give Levi and I a fun project during…

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Ultimate Sriracha Burger

Ultimate Sriracha Burger by Brianna Vereker

Ultimate Sriracha BurgerFebruary 8, 2011 by BriannaIf you go through the Rooster Sauce bottle as often as we do, then you probably know that they recently came out with a Sriracha Cookbook, and in it you will find a variety of recipes ranging from “Srirachili con carne” & bacon-Sriracha cornbread to peach-Sriracha sorbet. This stuff…

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