February 2010

zucchini & corn quesadilla

February 11, 2010

Quesadillas are the perfect week-night meal in my opinion. They don’t require much prep or cooking time, it is easy to incorporate whole grains, veggies and protein and it is a meal that the entire family will enjoy. It was also a meal I made quite frequently while in college and cooking for myself. Mexican [...]

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cheese markers

February 10, 2010

My friends clearly know me well. And they know what gifts will get a lot of use. For example, these cheese markers from Pottery Barn. While I have only used them once since receiving them, I will be using them every time here after when I have any sort of  involvement with a cheese tray. Which, if [...]

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roasted broccoli

February 9, 2010

After the roasted cauliflower that I made a few weeks ago, I had a request for an equally-as-delicious broccoli recipe. After much thought, recipe browsing, and even more thought I kept coming back to the same concept. Extra-simple, roasted broccoli with minced garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. I really shouldn’t have stressed so much [...]

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soprano sandwich

February 8, 2010

This sandwich is based off my favorite at High Rock Cafe, a restaurant in Wisconsin Dells. I think about this sandwich often, but since I can’t get to High Rock that often I finally decided to try it on my own. Let me preface this by saying that while this sandwich was wonderful, the boys at [...]

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guest blog: the ole Wisconsin favorite

February 5, 2010

The Taster here again. If it hasn’t been evident in my past posts, you should know that I’m VERY proud of my Wisconsin roots and heritage.  I won’t get into sports rivalries and border battles because there is a time and place for that.  It’s Friday and Happy Hour is right around the corner so [...]

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greek pasta salad

February 4, 2010

Every week I rack my brain for what to take for lunch the following week. And sometimes it feels as though looking for new lunch ideas is a part-time job. Which I know, and the taster reminds me, is so very ridiculous.  I love salads, but they sometimes leave me hungry at 2:30. I love [...]

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