Appetizers

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Baked Quinoa Patties

October 20, 2012

I wasn’t planning on sharing this recipe, but after eating these little gems (happily) three days in a row for lunch, I figured they were worth writing a post about. As much as I like quinoa and for all the talk surrounding how healthy and wonderful quinoa is, I don’t actually cook it that often. [...]

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Roasted Eggplant and Onion Dip

September 5, 2012

I’ve never met a fruit or vegetable that I didn’t like. Unfortunately, not everyone (and I mean everyone I live with) shares this sentiment. I’ve long accepted Andrew’s aversion to raw tomatoes, but when it came to eggplant, I was sure I could make him see the light. Since eggplant season started in July, I’ve [...]

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Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip

February 24, 2012

I have a soft spot for spinach and artichoke dip. If it’s on a menu at a restaurant, there is a good chance that I want to order it. For as long as I have been ordering it, I never thought about making it until recently. I didn’t even think it was something that people [...]