The Split Pea :

Bobby Flay's Poblano Vinaigrette

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I own many cookbooks. Many are just eye candy - beautiful photographs and food styling - not much cooking or even inspiration comes from their pages, but there are others that I return to over and over again, always marking a new recipe or idea.[...]

Piping Hot

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I have sunk in the midst of a new semester and ongoing projects. And I have been uninspired, cold, and overall under the weather. Sorry for wining, but it?s the truth, and I am sure many of you can relate. I am dreaming of spring, lazy days in[...]

Summer Bites

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It has been 15 degrees here in East Texas for the past week. Our coats have been piled up by the armchair next to the door, permanent fixtures. And it's a hassle. I put my coat on just so I can get in the car, start the engine and wait for the[...]

If You Give a Boy a Beignet

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If you give a boy a beignet, he will want to lick the powdered sugar first. Licking the powdered sugar will make him think of Ruidoso snow, so he will pour powdered sugar all over the floor and will want to make a snow angel. Making a snow[...]

Waiting for Snow

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[Lego the puppy] Christmas is almost here. The house is full, loud, smelling of all kinds of deliciousness, from candy to barbeque ribs. The forecast tells us that it will snow on Thursday, just in time for Christmas morning. While I don't love[...]

Whew!

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The fall semester is officially over. I have finished grading, filing, averaging?..finally. All our PhD applications are mailed out, sent into the void along with all our wishing and hoping. It was stressful but it feels good to be done with it[...]

Carrot Orange Salad

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The guest blogger for today is Dana at Dana Treat . Hop on over to her blog to find some wonderful vegetarian dishes packed with flavor, as well as beautiful photography and heartfelt conversations. And don't forget to check out the recipe below.[...]

Cranberry Vanilla Jam

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Here is another blog post from Sarah at In Praise of Leftovers . Sarah's offerings are generous, delicious, and always nestled in beautiful, fun, heartfelt stories. Check out her blog and you won't be disappointed. Her recipes, advice, and company[...]

Beet Salad with Mayonnaise

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Today's guest post is from Natasha at 5 Star Foodie - Culinary Adventures . Natasha's recipes are delicious and great reinterpretations of the classics, elevating the traditional while preserving flavor and simplicity. Her blog is filled with[...]

Fall Panzanella

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Here is another guest post and this time it is from Kerstin at Cake, Batter, and Bowl . Kerstin's recipes are delicious, simple to make, but complex in flavor, and she is so creative in her approach to ingredients. Check out her blog and you will[...]