August 2010

Low Fat Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

August 26, 2010

I love scones.  I love the crunchy tops, the soft fluffy middles, and the fact that they taste good in practically any flavor, from savory to sweet.  The one thing I don’t particularly like, however, is the fat and calorie content of most commercially available scones (Now that I’m 30 I find I need to pay more […]

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30 is the new 20…

August 22, 2010

Or so I keep telling myself as I hit the big 3-0 today! First, good news in the photography front – you will notice an improvement in my photography (hopefully) as I got a digital SLR for my birthday!  Also, I too have come up with a list of 30 things to make while I’m […]

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Calabacitas

August 19, 2010

Looking for a Mexican side-dish that’s full of vegetables and great flavor?  Look no further than calabacitas, which traslates to “little squash.”   This dish goes together easily and showcases fresh summer flavors – zucchini, summer squash, corn and fresh oregano.   Throw in some onions, season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (if you want […]

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Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies

August 18, 2010

For my husband’s birthday, I decided to go off the beaten path a little bit – rather than making cake, I baked whoopie pies!  I’ve been meaning to give them a try for a while now…and as my husband loves all things peanut butter and chocolate related, I figured this recipe would be a winner!  […]

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Chicken Fajitas

August 11, 2010

Chicken fajitas are a summer staple in our house. Throw together some tasty marinade, grill up chicken and vegetables and serve them together on warm tortillas. It’s the perfect summer meal: no indoor cooking, minimal dishes and maximum flavor.  Serve them on the deck with an  ice-cold margarita and you’re faced with pure perfection. While […]

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Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Cake

August 6, 2010

Regular readers of this blog will probably recognize the recipe below – it’s the chocolate cake that I’ve used as the base for all of my chocolate cupcakes.   It deserves its own post – it’s just that amazing. First of all, it’s really easy to make.  There’s no melted butter or chopped chocolate, just […]

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