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Grilled Citrus Glazed Pork Chops

September 23, 2009
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I got my cake all squared away for the wedding! I’m so excited. It’s – get ready for it – peanut butter and chocolate! I told the baker that I wanted a “fat kid cake” and I definitely got it. The peanut butter frosting that he made was incredible; I highly recommend going to Bamboo [...]

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Asian Sesame Pork Chops with Roasted Vegetables

September 21, 2009
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Welcome to Pork Chop Week! I got a great deal on some pork chops this past week, so Kramer and I decided to try pork chops three ways on the grill, because it’s still 100+ degrees every day here in Phoenix and turning on the oven or the stove is sometimes just too much. We [...]

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Chewy Granola Bites

September 14, 2009
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I’ve been wanting to make some homemade granola bars for a while now. I just like the idea of knowing exactly what is in them instead of buying them from the store, plus I like a lot of little things that most packaged granola bars don’t have in them. I stumbled across this recipe and [...]

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

September 4, 2009
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I hope that everyone is excited for Labor Day weekend! I have to work on both Saturday and Sunday, but I don’t have work or school on Monday, and that’s enough for me to be excited about. Mondays I have a really boring, introductory science class that I have to take as a requirement to [...]

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Zucchini Lasagna with Bechamel Sauce

September 2, 2009
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It’s nearing the end of summer, but zucchini is still plentiful and cheap! I love zucchini because it’s hearty and very flavorful while still being nutritious, as it’s got tons of folic acid, potassium, and vitamin A. I particularly enjoy zucchini in stir-fry or on kebabs, but I had never thought to put it in [...]

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Meatballs & Marinara

August 28, 2009
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Let’s face it: you can’t always have pasta. Some days, I come home from work and wonder what I’m going to make for dinner because everything tasty is loaded with carbs and fat. I have some lean ground beef and pureed tomatoes that my parents brought me back from their trip to Italy this summer, [...]

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Orange Chocolate Brownie Cookies with M&Ms

August 21, 2009
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Today is going to be a great day! Why? Because I get to see the sneak preview of Avatar followed by Inglourious Basterds, both of which I’ve been looking forward to for a long, long time. I’m especially excited for Basterds. The cast is incredible and I can’t wait to see Brad Pitt killing some [...]

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Peppermint Patty Brownie Cupcakes

August 19, 2009
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What do you do with a bunch of peppermint patties? I had them sitting in my fridge (yes, my fridge. It’s too hot in Arizona to keep them in the cupboard during the summer!) for a couple of weeks, waiting to be baked into something delicious. Kramer and I had some friends over for dinner, [...]

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