Back when I used to live in Senegal, my family and I would go to Ngor beach, a popular beach that had restaurants and food vendors. Every time we went, we would get a platter of steamed mussels with lemon and the most delicious clam sandwiches ever. I would go…
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Continue ReadingI don’t usually cook a large amount of meat for just myself because I am afraid I will get tired of it before it is finished. But then again if it is really good I won’t get tired of it easily. The great thing about making a roasted pork shoulder…
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Continue ReadingThere have been threats of a snow storm this weekend so I have been trying to stay warm(er) but I haven’t seen any snow yet. Either way it is a good excuse to stay home and cozy up to this delicious (and vegan) butternut squash soup. I wasn’t really into…
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Continue ReadingNovember is coming to an end, which means this pumpkin gnocchi recipe is the last pumpkin recipe of the month. For those of you who haven’t heard of gnocchi before, it is an Italian dumpling made often of flour, potatoes and eggs and some other ingredients varying mostly by region.…
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Continue ReadingThis is some pretty fancy cornbread. It is golden brown, moist and has a nice sweetness from the honey. This honey buttermilk cornbread is the bomb, guys, you don’t even need it as a side, you can just eat it on its own. I had mine with my beef and…
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Continue ReadingI hate Winter. I am also now realizing that I am not crazy about Fall either which used to be my favorite season (since Spring left me with allergies). As soon as it starts getting cold and dark earlier, I want to leave my home even less. One thing about…
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Continue ReadingI don’t often do the whole “protein, vegetable, starch” kind of meal, but when I do, I make sure my starch is packed with flavor. Ok, that is not always true, I’m fine with the simple things in life too. I usually just do whatever I am craving or think will…
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Continue ReadingIf you like the box Macaroni and cheese, you will like this even better. This recipe is the epitome of creamy stove top macaroni and cheese; so cheesy and so creamy. I mean, look at all the creaminess! And unlike the baked kind, it is ready in less than 30…