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Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

Maris Callahan — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 05:00:51 +0000

Every time I buy seafood from Whole Foods, I stare longingly at the crab stuffed portobello mushrooms that they sell, prepared, for $8 or $9 apiece. I think, “I should just buy one and then I’m set for dinner tonight.” Well, I never do because the idea of spending almost $10 on what amounts to a mushroom cap and a quarter cup of crabmeat seems wasteful. I’m really good at wasting money at Nordstrom’s and even at the very grocery store where I debate the consequences of spending nine dollars on a glorified mushroom, but when it comes to things that fall squarely in the category of “I could cook this myself” I think twice. It’s more of a pride thing than a frugality thing, but I’ll take it however I can get it. Instead of purchasing the ever-tempting portobello, I finally broke down and bought my own portobello mushroom caps, crab and spinach to stuff, DIY style. It cost more than $9, but I’m happy to report that my pride is fully intact. Save Print Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 portobello mushroom caps 8 […]

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Southwestern Turkey Burger

Maris Callahan — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:07:09 +0000

If you like a little bit of spice with your burger, dark green poblano chiles, with mild to moderate heat, are the perfect place to start. Most people here “chiles” and think heat, but as a general rule, the darker the chile, the more fiery it will be. It’s perfectly possible to pick up a pretty, pale green Poblano that won’t send you running for a glass of water. If you’re wondering why I would substitute turkey breast for juicy, flavorful ground beef, the answer is simple. Ground turkey breast is versatile, lower in fat than beef and is a great source of protein. Though the pre-made turkey burgers that you find in the grocery store are generally made with a high proportion of dark meat and even skin, higher quality, lean ground turkey breast is better for you and easy to flavor with spices and seasoning. Though a turkey burger and a beef burger are not necessarily comparable (I like the analogy: they’re apples and orange, but still fruit), a turkey burger can be a great change of pace and a nice way to eat healthier and still enjoy all the benefits of your usual backyard barbecue. The key to making a great […]

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Roasted Lemon Chicken Breasts

Maris Callahan — Fri, 09 May 2014 05:00:44 +0000

These roasted lemon chicken breasts are made with a lemon garlic white wine sauce and spices, the perfect weeknight dinner recipe for all four seasons or any occasion. The transition from Spring to Summer is the time of year when many people dust off their grills, pull out their tongs and abandon the oven for the next six months. For people who live in homes with backyards or apartments with decks or shared outdoor space, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. For people with no access to grilling, it’s a sad, dark time where you turn on your oven, blast your AC and make the best of it. This recipe, adapted from a Barefoot Contessa cookbook, is an anytime of year recipe. It’s a great winter dish, pairing just as well with our pappardelle with white truffle butter cream sauce and a glass of red as it will with a crisp Sancerre and a healthy serving of roasted asparagus with pesto and lemon. Save Print Roasted Lemon Chicken Breasts Author: Adapted from Barefoot Contessa Recipe type: Worknight Dinners Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients ¼ cup good olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic […]

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The Easiest One Pot Pasta You’ll Ever Make

Maris Callahan — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:00:34 +0000

Today, your life is going to change. Let’s talk about one-pot pasta. One pot, about thirty minutes and boom: dinner. If you’re committed to reducing the amount of dishwashing in your life there is no reason why you can’t eat this straight from the serving dish, too. Unless you’re not dining alone, then that would be weird. I like the recipe because it is the quintessential recipe for someone who thinks they are too busy to cook. This takes less time than it would take you to make a sandwich (assuming you make really good sandwiches). It allows you to get dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes, which is no small feat for me. It’s also admittedly fun to watch – you start with a lot of things in a big pot and minutes later, the liquid begins to reduce into a creamy sauce and you know your dinner is going to be the subject of envy to all of your social media followers. 5.0 from 2 reviews Save Print The Easiest One Pot Pasta You'll Ever Make Author: Adapted from Martha Stewart Recipe type: Cooking for a Crowd, Worknight Dinners Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins […]

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Chicken Souvlaki

Maris Callahan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

When I was in eighth grade I decided that I wanted to become a vegetarian. For no real reason I swore off all red meat and pork products, jumping into semi-vegetarianism with both feet first. Although my abstention from red meat only lasted a year, I still prefer to eat chicken, fish or vegetables over beef or pork when given the choice. My fair-weathered carnivorous tastes accept Italian sausage in pasta and bacon on sandwiches, but a rack of lamb or a juicy steak are far less tempting to me than chicken parmesan or fish tacos. Souvlaki is a Greek dish traditionally prepared with lamb or pork. The meat is sometimes served on kebabs but this untraditional adaptation is a perfect for a weeknight, with three simple components: grilled chicken, cucumber a yogurt-dill sauce and tomato salad in thyme vinaigrette. Each step alone is quick and easy and when you throw them together you’ll have a hearty and satisfying meal – one that is even chock-full of veggies. The recipe is from Real Simple’s Meals Made Easy cookbook and can also be found online. Save Print Chicken Souvlaki Author: Adapted from Real Simple Recipe type: Worknight Dinners, Cooking for One or Two Prep time: […]

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