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“Thai” Basil Stir Fry

“Thai” Basil Stir Fry by Brianna Vereker

“Thai” Basil Stir FryJuly 27, 2009 by BriannaOne of our favorite Thai dishes was the inspiration for this meal, except that we used regular basil instead of thai basil – the kind that everyone has tons of right now that screams caprese salad or pesto. Well, we wanted to do something a little different with ours. We found it was the…

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Turkey-Pesto Burgers with Grilled Onions

Turkey-Pesto Burgers with Grilled Onions by Brianna Vereker

Turkey-Pesto Burgers with Grilled OnionsJuly 30, 2009 by BriannaDo you ever go to the store with no idea of what you want to make for dinner? Last Monday was one of those days. I went to the Butcher counter and started to panic because it was almost my turn and I couldn’t focus: Hmm…that fish looks nice and fresh…So do those…

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Chocolate-Black Pepper Cookies

Chocolate-Black Pepper Cookies by Brianna Vereker

Chocolate-Black Pepper CookiesDecember 18, 2009 by BriannaAh, I love the time of year when the tree is illuminated, the Christmas music is cranked up, and you can stay inside all day baking cookies. These chewy chocolate cookies with a hint of espresso are rolled in coarse sugar and finished off with cracked black pepper before going…

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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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Chocolate Chip & Candied Ginger Muffins

Chocolate Chip & Candied Ginger Muffins by Brianna Vereker

Chocolate Chip & Candied Ginger MuffinsSeptember 13, 2009 by BriannaMelty chocolate chips and spicy little bursts of candied ginger are a match made in muffin heaven, unless you’re Dustin (who isn’t the biggest ginger fan). Oh well. More for me. Today’s slightly overcast weather inspired me to take on a new baking project, and I had…

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Eating Honey Roasted Almonds for Two

Eating Honey Roasted Almonds for Two by Brianna Vereker

Eating Honey Roasted Almonds for TwoOctober 16, 2009 by BriannaLots has been going on around here! I’ll give you a hint – I stopped liking cooked vegetables or anything sautéed with garlic. I haven’t been wine tasting at Bonny Doon or had a pint at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing for months. I’ve been eating Pillsbury toaster strudels for…

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Sausage & Mushroom Penne Gratin

Sausage & Mushroom Penne Gratin by Brianna Vereker

Sausage & Mushroom Penne GratinOctober 22, 2009 by BriannaLast Monday was a drizzly day. The overcast sky and the crisp air meant a dinner that was warm, comforting, and (given my current cravings) cheesy. I had just gotten home from lunch with Nikita when we decided to flip through old Gourmet magazines for dinner inspiration (oh…

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Pecan-Maple Sticky Rolls

Pecan-Maple Sticky Rolls by Brianna Vereker

Pecan-Maple Sticky RollsOctober 27, 2009 by BriannaThis morning I woke up to a gusting wind that was blowing the redwood trees back and forth, and sending our neighbor’s leaves all over our backyard. But my cousin and I were perfectly warm inside, drinking coffee and baking up these irresistible sticky rolls to start our day. A simple…

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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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Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) by Brianna Vereker

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)December 3, 2009 by BriannaOne bite of spanakopita from a little bakery in Santorini 4 years ago and we fell in love. Spinach and feta make a delicious savory filling, sandwiched between sheets of buttery phyllo dough (or if your store is out of it, as ours was, puff pastry makes a good substitute). We…

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