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Chili and grilled cheese sandwiches

December 2 nd

Chili and a Grilled Cheese SandwichAs the temperature drops, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of chili and a grilled cheese sandwich on a cold winter night. It has been a few years since I made chili, so I hacked a recipe from Epicurious.
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Vegetarian Delight

May 31 st

Since moving to St. Louis, my eating habits are not what they used to (nor should) be. Food in the Midwest just can’t match the flavor and variety found in my beloved California — nor my mom’s kitchen.

That’s why Ben and I have been preparing meals at home; meals that are fresh, tasty and cheap!

I have my best friend, Kem, to thank for this latest recipe, called “mujadarrah.” Vegetarians will love it, but everyone should give it a try.

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Eggplant — lots of eggplant

May 20 th

We have recipes stockpiled for use, but I’m doing all I can to keep this blog from becoming “What We Had for Dinner.” So I promise to always sprinkle in non-food-related posts. Today, however, is not a day for that.

Therefore, I give you my borrowed recipe for eggplant parmesan. Tasty, cheesy, eggplanty. It was my first attempt, and the result made Ben very, very happy. Bon appétit.

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