Stonefire Naan: Flatbread with Shrimp, Mango & Yogurt Sauce

This past Friday I came home to a present from Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads: I received three samples of their product to play with in my kitchen. I was excited! I chose the Garlic Naan because although I love naan, I have no desire to make it from scratch at home. I was eager to see how this product measured up to the naan I order at Indian restaurants.

I created a simple Flatbread with

This past Friday I came home to a present from Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads: I received three samples of their product to play with in my kitchen. I was excited! I chose the Garlic Naan because although I love naan, I have no desire to make it from scratch at home. I was eager to see how this product measured up to the naan I order at Indian restaurants.

I created a simple Flatbread with

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Baked Sweet Potato "Fries" and A Wusthof Cook's Knife Giveaway

Do you know what my favorite and most essential tool is in my kitchen? A chef's knife!! I've never wanted a big knife set. All I've ever wanted was a solid, sharp, and well balanced chef's knife.

I've had my last chef's knife for over 6 years. I bought it when I was a culinary school assistant at Sur La Table and it has served me well. But it's no longer as awesome as it used to be. It has

Do you know what my favorite and most essential tool is in my kitchen? A chef's knife!! I've never wanted a big knife set. All I've ever wanted was a solid, sharp, and well balanced chef's knife.

I've had my last chef's knife for over 6 years. I bought it when I was a culinary school assistant at Sur La Table and it has served me well. But it's no longer as awesome as it used to be. It has

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Honey Nut Date Cake Recipe: Bridal Shower for Megan & Belated L'Shana Tova

I've known Megan for at least three years now. We met virtually because of our love of food, blogging and tweeting ;) Luckily, we finally had a chance to meet in real life the last time I was in Boston. Even more lucky, we liked each other in real life and shared a wonderful evening of tapas.

When I was asked to participate in a virtual bridal shower for Megan, I said yes, but wasn't sure

I've known Megan for at least three years now. We met virtually because of our love of food, blogging and tweeting ;) Luckily, we finally had a chance to meet in real life the last time I was in Boston. Even more lucky, we liked each other in real life and shared a wonderful evening of tapas.

When I was asked to participate in a virtual bridal shower for Megan, I said yes, but wasn't sure

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Chiles En Nogada: Private Cooking Class at Casa Oaxaca in DC

This past Monday night I had a rare opportunity to take a private cooking class at Casa Oaxaca restaurant in DC. Can anyone do it? I doubt it :)

I'm lucky that way! My friend Sylvie got invited by Casa Oaxaca but was busy and sent me in her place. No, this is not the start of 50 Shades of Grey ;)

I was greeted by Joanna, Casa Oaxaca's marketing manager, handed a margarita and told the plan.

This past Monday night I had a rare opportunity to take a private cooking class at Casa Oaxaca restaurant in DC. Can anyone do it? I doubt it :)

I'm lucky that way! My friend Sylvie got invited by Casa Oaxaca but was busy and sent me in her place. No, this is not the start of 50 Shades of Grey ;)

I was greeted by Joanna, Casa Oaxaca's marketing manager, handed a margarita and told the plan.

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Barilla Plus Bake with Mushrooms & Leeks: Lazy White Lasagna. Plus a Pasta Giveaway

Everyone knows that we are supposed to eat healthier, right? Well, sometimes it's easier said than done. I have a hard time ordering a salad when I'm eating out instead of getting a juicy burger or cheese filled mashed potatoes.



Some choices, however, are not that hard to make. What if you just substitute your regular white pasta with whole wheat pasta?




Recently, I got a chance

Everyone knows that we are supposed to eat healthier, right? Well, sometimes it's easier said than done. I have a hard time ordering a salad when I'm eating out instead of getting a juicy burger or cheese filled mashed potatoes.



Some choices, however, are not that hard to make. What if you just substitute your regular white pasta with whole wheat pasta?




Recently, I got a chance

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My Version of Green Eggs & Ham: Easy Decadent Breakfast & Asparagus Pot

The weekend is almost here! Can you feel it? I sure can.

One of my favorite things to make on a Saturday or a Sunday morning is poached eggs. Poaching eggs is rather easy but there is a shortcut I often use: poach pods I have from my freelancing for Robyn Webb.

This recipe for an Easy Decadent Breakfast aka My Version of Green Eggs & Ham showcases another kitchen toy: 3.5 Quart Covered

The weekend is almost here! Can you feel it? I sure can.

One of my favorite things to make on a Saturday or a Sunday morning is poached eggs. Poaching eggs is rather easy but there is a shortcut I often use: poach pods I have from my freelancing for Robyn Webb.

This recipe for an Easy Decadent Breakfast aka My Version of Green Eggs & Ham showcases another kitchen toy: 3.5 Quart Covered

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Grown Up Spaghetti & Meatballs: Post to End Childhood Hunger

I was invited to create a dish to help out Romano's Macaroni Grill and their national campaign to end childhood hunger. Did you know 1 in 5 children are hungry in America?



"Macaroni
Grill, in partnership with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign,
is doing something about it. Their goal is to connect kids to 1 Million
Meals in the month of September – and they will do this with

I was invited to create a dish to help out Romano's Macaroni Grill and their national campaign to end childhood hunger. Did you know 1 in 5 children are hungry in America?



"Macaroni
Grill, in partnership with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign,
is doing something about it. Their goal is to connect kids to 1 Million
Meals in the month of September – and they will do this with

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Blueberry Lemon Scones: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

Here's how these Blueberry Lemon Scones came about: One of my friends had a bridal shower this past weekend and asked all of her friends to bring a dish to share. The theme for the bridal shower was a tea party {how cute!!!!}, and so right away I thought of making scones. Let's face it: I ♥ scones. In fact, I just made Almond & Cherry Scones a week ago.

Since the shower was on Saturday, I

Here's how these Blueberry Lemon Scones came about: One of my friends had a bridal shower this past weekend and asked all of her friends to bring a dish to share. The theme for the bridal shower was a tea party {how cute!!!!}, and so right away I thought of making scones. Let's face it: I ♥ scones. In fact, I just made Almond & Cherry Scones a week ago.

Since the shower was on Saturday, I

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A Day of Learning About MD Crab & Oysters: MD Seafood

Would you take a day off work and wake up at 6 am to learn about MD crab and oysters?

What if that would involve eating incredibly fresh crabmeat and oysters?

When presented with such an opportunity I said YES.

The truth is, I had no idea exactly what I was signing up for when my friend Cecilia asked if I'd like to join her on a tour led by Steve Vilnit who is a Fisheries Marketing Director

Would you take a day off work and wake up at 6 am to learn about MD crab and oysters?

What if that would involve eating incredibly fresh crabmeat and oysters?

When presented with such an opportunity I said YES.

The truth is, I had no idea exactly what I was signing up for when my friend Cecilia asked if I'd like to join her on a tour led by Steve Vilnit who is a Fisheries Marketing Director

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Almond and Cherry Scones: Perfect for Any Meal of the Day

Last month I received a little box from Spice Islands with three of their extracts: almond, vanilla and lemon. The packaging is adorable and I decided to try the Pure Almond Extract first.

But what to make!? Well, I happened to have fresh sweet cherries in my refrigerator and decided to make Almond and Cherry Scones. For some reason, cherries and almonds just seem to go together. I used a

Last month I received a little box from Spice Islands with three of their extracts: almond, vanilla and lemon. The packaging is adorable and I decided to try the Pure Almond Extract first.

But what to make!? Well, I happened to have fresh sweet cherries in my refrigerator and decided to make Almond and Cherry Scones. For some reason, cherries and almonds just seem to go together. I used a

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How To Make Popcorn Without A Microwave and DC Shorts Film Festival

Movies and popcorn go hand in hand, right?

But what about making popcorn at home? Have you tried it? I'm not talking about those sealed packets filled with artificial butter and flavorings. I'm talking about buying corn kernels and then using a deep skillet or a wok to pop them.

Trust me, the process is incredibly easy. Not only will you be able to make the exact amount of popcorn you want,

Movies and popcorn go hand in hand, right?

But what about making popcorn at home? Have you tried it? I'm not talking about those sealed packets filled with artificial butter and flavorings. I'm talking about buying corn kernels and then using a deep skillet or a wok to pop them.

Trust me, the process is incredibly easy. Not only will you be able to make the exact amount of popcorn you want,

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