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Peanut Brittle: Sweet and Savory
When I came across this recipe for “Indian Spiced Peanut Brittle” on 28 Cooks, I knew it would be a fun treat to try making for our recent housewarming party. I’d never made peanut brittle before, and assumed that it would be a pretty time-consuming affair involving standing over a hot stove with a thermometer, […]
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Tandoori Chicken Skewers & Rice
Tonight’s recipe came from Fitness Food, and was just delicious! Chicken marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices grilled and served with a rice made with cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, and currants. This one’s a keeper. Lisa says: This is *so* good. Chris says: Yeah, super good! I always wondered how the chicken turned that color […]
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Chilean Fish and Shrimp Stew
Tonight I made another soup from Healthy Latin Cooking — this time, a mixed seafood chowder featuring shrimp, halibut, and cod. Lisa says: Now this is a broth-based soup I can get behind! Chris says: Huh? Why this one? Lisa says: It has so much other “stuff” in it — the potatoes, the carrots, 3 […]
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Garden-Style Lasagna
Tonight Lisa made this labor-intensive lasagna based on a Cooking Light recipe, and added extra spices and mushrooms. I’m usually a bigger fan of tomato-sauce based lasagna, but this one hit the spot with its variety in textures and sheer number of sauteed vegetables. Chris says: Wow you’re on a roll with these Cooking Light […]
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Roasted Red Pepper and Green Bean Salad
Lisa made this salad tonight as a starter for the lasagna. It’s modified from a Cooking Light recipe found online. Green beans are quickly cooked until crisp-tender and tossed with roasted red bell peppers and mushrooms in a red wine vinegar and cilantro dressing. Chris says: I love salads like this. Lisa says: Yeah it […]