Monthly Archives: January 2012

portobello mushroom tacos

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Christina

last week when we were out for dinner, my friend mylee gave me the idea to make mushroom tacos. i liked the idea because my favorite taco recipe, while delicious, is made with beef & very heavy to digest. i … Continue reading →

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restaurant week dinner at sardine

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Christina

i hit the ground running when school started this week–editing deadlines began falling down all around me, like bombs almost. actually, bombs probably would’ve been better.  all this stress & busy work means i’ve had no time for the one … Continue reading →

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slow-cooked spicy lentils with poached eggs

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Christina

man, i miss syllabus week in undergrad! i spent most of yesterday working on my law review comment, a first draft of which is due on friday. it’s a wild beast that starts in a thousand different directions & i … Continue reading →

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sriracha shrimp with ginger & garlic

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Christina

today i woke up pretty early, giving myself ample time to walk my dog before my first class. it takes her at least a full year to go potty in this weather. at one point over the weekend she actually … Continue reading →

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mixed greens with smoked salmon & roasted vegetables

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Christina

if you haven’t noticed, i’m trying to be more health-conscious lately. it’s probably not your fault if you haven’t noticed, because i’m not exactly doing a great job with it (sweet potatoes in cream, anyone?). anyway, this recipe was an … Continue reading →

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sweet potato gratin with caramelized onions, sage & chipotle peppers

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Christina

sorry for the brief hiatus… i left good ol’ michigan on wednesday in order to head back to school. on my way, i stopped to see my sister & some college friends in chicago. my inner shopping monster also came … Continue reading →

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superfood salad with pomegranate, avocado & fennel

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Christina

some of my siblings came home for the long weekend, which meant braving a blizzard saturday night for an amazing but indulgent dinner at c.f. prime, followed by a day-long brunch at our aunt’s house on sunday. needless to say, … Continue reading →

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balsamic-glazed roasted carrots

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Christina

to say i’ve been on a roasting spree would be the understatement of the decade. i love roasting vegetables because there’s usually about five minutes of prep time involved & something about the process really brings out the best in … Continue reading →

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roasted smashed potatoes

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Christina

there are three amazing things about these potatoes: 1) they are potatoes. 2) they are crispy on the outside. 3) they are creamy on the inside. they also involve lemon, garlic & rosemary & are pretty simple to make.

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ice cream cone cupcakes

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Christina

i made these irresistibly cute treats late wednesday night for my cousin’s birthday. i meant to make red velvet cupcakes, but i bought icing instead of food coloring by accident. i resorted to using a simple chocolate cake recipe with … Continue reading →

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