Monthly Archives: May 2009

Chipotle Guacamole and Bacon Sandwich

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. The night I made these sandwiches for dinner, I was on a mission. I needed to find one more recipe from The Carefree Cook, I needed to use up some severely … Continue reading

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Lentil, Sausage and Macaroni Soup

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. This soup may not look like much, but it is one of the best recipes I’ve made out of The Carefree Cook. The soup starts by browning some sausage and then … Continue reading

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Short Ribs Provencale and Mashed Turnips with Garlic

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. Out of these two recipes that made up dinner, the short ribs provencale was, by far, the best. It is one of those dishes that takes a bit of prep work, … Continue reading

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Ricotta Cookies Recipe

I came across this recipe while in culinary school. One day, my cooking buddy Jamie came into the kitchens declaring that we had to make these cookies. I think she found the recipe in a mailer from a ricotta cheese … Continue reading

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Strawberry with Raspberry Juice and Balsamic Vinegar

From Mes Confitures by Christine Ferber. What does one do, when one buys waaayyyy too many strawberries at the local Costco? Well, after eating myself sick, I decided that now was as good a time as any to try one … Continue reading

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Banana-Blueberry Coffee Cake

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. This is banana bread on steriods! It was very moist and not too sweet, with pecans adding a nice crunch. What sets this banana bread apart from others is the cup … Continue reading

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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Orange Jerk Marinade

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. I was looking forward to trying this dish, as we eat a lot of chicken and sometimes that can get boring. Unfortunately, Neither Bryan nor I liked this chicken at all. … Continue reading

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Apple and Nutmeg Custard Crostata

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. I like apple pie. I like custard. I like nutmeg. But I hated this crostata. Don’t let its looks fool you (or the heavenly smell of it baking). Underneath that flaky … Continue reading

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Wide Noodles with Meat Sauce and Basil Ricotta

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. This pasta dish was . . . okay. Nothing spectacular. It just needed something more. As in more flavor, more spice, more taste. If you are looking for the flavors of … Continue reading

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Penne with Cauliflower and Sage

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. The idea of using cauliflower in a pasta sauce is a new concept for me. When I think of cauliflower, I immediately think of roasting it, or eating it raw with … Continue reading

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