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Holly Cooks: Thai Pot Pie
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Monday, November 15, 2010. About a year ago, I made a Curry-Kaffir Lime Chicken Pot Pie, out of Bistro Laurent Tourondel: New American Bistro Cooking. A fabulous cookbook that has been my favorite lately). The pot pie was delicious, and I'm not sure why it took me a whole year to make it again (maybe because it's not a quick, easy, healthy midweek meal), but when our friends Mike and Raquel came to dinner last weekend, I took the opportunity to make it again. With a few changes. 2 tablespoons finely chop...
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Holly Cooks: Monterey Weekend
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012. We took a short weekend jaunt to Monterey over President's Day weekend back in February. Aunt Kelly joined us so Scott and I could sneak away for a romantic dinner for two. But the main reason for the trip was the aquarium! Now that Jaynie is one, it is so fun to go places with her. She loves to watch everything going on around her, and is so excited to see new things. At the aquarium, she was ecstatic! Pretty much her face the whole time at the aquarium. Oopslost me shoe Daddy.
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Holly Cooks: Linguine with Cacio e Pepe
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Sunday, April 29, 2012. Linguine with Cacio e Pepe. Oooh, a food post! Last weekend, after Jaynie was sound asleep, Scott and I broke out our cast iron skillet, some fresh scallops, and dried pasta to whip up this amazing dinner. I was in charge of the linguine, and Scott threw together a quick lime-butter sauce for the scallops (I'd like to point out that the lime-butter scallops were my idea.I was the creative genius, and Scott was solely my kitchen minion). I just whipped it up! 1 pound dried linguine.
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Holly Cooks: Stocking Up for Baby
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Saturday, October 23, 2010. Stocking Up for Baby. I took a cue from the cookie dough and froze the pesto in ice cream scoops too. I will let you know this winter how user-friendly that has turned out to be! For the tomato sauce, I measure 1 cup servings and used the Food Saver to vacuum seal in plastic bags. Easy and ready to defrost and toss on some noodles when the baby is crying. Here's the recipe for the easiest tomato sauce. Scott taught me how to make this years ago, and I love it! As for pesto, Il...
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Holly Cooks: Open Faced Summer Tomato Sandwich
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Thursday, September 9, 2010. Open Faced Summer Tomato Sandwich. Now is the time to indulge in summer tomatoes! In my opinion, they are always the best in late summer/early fall. If you don't have a garden to feed your tomato hunger, then head over to your local farmer's market to pick up some beauties. Open-Faced Summer Tomato Sandwich. Four 1-inch slices of crusty white bread (rustic sourdough, ciabatta, etc.). 1 garlic clove, peeled. 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto. Preheat the broiler. Broil the...
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Holly Cooks: Sweet Potato Fries
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Sweet potato fries have become a bbq staple in our home. It's an easy side dish you can throw on the grill along with your meat and veggies. I am a huge fan of grilled dinners, because it means less dishes! Sweet potatoes are a nutritious option for summer bbqs, they are full of vitamin C, A, and B6; and sweet potatoes have more dietary fiber than a russet potato. Good healthy choice for pregnant ladies, and everyone else. June 23, 2010 at 10:04 PM. Love the new camera! I heard ...
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Holly Cooks: Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Monday, June 7, 2010. See, I promised more food posts, and here you go! The past few weeks I have been craving fruit, fruit, and more fruit. It must be a pregnancy thing. I have been eating sweet cherries from the farmer's market, fresh apricots, bananas on my french toast, Harry and David pears from my father-in-law, bunches of grapes, and of course, ripe strawberries. Phew, I told you I was craving fruit! 1 small-to-medium watermelon (as ripe as possible). Scoop out the watermelon flesh and blend in a ...
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Holly Cooks: Mushroom Flatbread Tostada
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Monday, March 22, 2010. It's been awhile since I posted a recipe.but I really have been cooking lately! Keep tossing or stirring the pan, and soon enough, little bubbles of liquid will begin to "sweat" out of the mushroom. Then they begin to brown, and they are done when they release their liquid. Here I am tossing the mushrooms. Scott was so impressed with my pan tossing skills that he felt the need to photograph it.I'm pretty impressed too, even with a glass of vino! 2 cloves garlic, chopped. Heat broi...
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Holly Cooks: Fruit Salsa
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Sunday, July 11, 2010. The only pregnancy craving I have had so far is fruit, fruit, and more fruit! Conveniently, my fruit cravings began in the spring when the markets were full of fresh cherries, and now I can't get enough peaches! Beautiful fresh peach, garden pepper and garden cilantro. 1 piece fruit of choice (if using pineapple, use 1/4 of a small fruit). 1 mild pepper or 1/2 hot pepper. 1 handful fresh cilantro. When I was pregnant with you Dad, I craved peaches too! July 12, 2010 at 8:19 AM.
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Holly Cooks: Pesto Pea Soup
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Saturday, January 16, 2010. Soup is my favorite winter meal. It is so comforting, and if you make it from scratch, it is really healthy and full of nutrients. If I could, I would make a soup every night, and eat the leftovers for lunch! However, now that my husband is actually home most nights of the week, I have to vary my meals a bit more, so no soup 5 nights a week. Here's the clincher though, Scott never wants soup! 2 shallots, chopped. 1 celery rib, thinly sliced. 1 lb frozen peas. Saute shallot and...
