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Sweet Potato Mash

March 15, 2016

There’s nothing like having sweet potato mash in the fall. Almost like having sweet potato pie with your turkey. But why wait until then? Last week, we made baked tilapia with sides of broccoli and sweet potato mash. It was delicious. One large sweet potato will yield 3-4 servings. If you love sweet potatoes and anticipate a heavy handed spoonful, use 2 sweet potatoes. The warm undertones of the cinnamon,…

March 15, 2016 By Brian

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Homemade Mashed Potato Bowl

February 15, 2016

Growing up, we rarely went out to fast food restaurants. My parents made a point to make sure we were eating a homemade meal at the dinner table every night. It wasn’t until college where I really delved into the fast food world. Chipotle and Popeye’s were within walking distance of our campus – very dangerous. Fatima, then opened my eyes up to KFC and their mashed potato bowl. While…

February 15, 2016 By Brian

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Chocolate Covered Pretzels

February 11, 2016

Who doesn’t love pretzels, chocolate, peanut butter cups, or Oreos? How about a combination of everything? Chocolate covered pretzels are an easy snack you could whip up in 20 minutes for your friends and significant others this weekend. You just need pretzels, chocolate, and your favorite toppings. My wife’s favorite flavor is vanilla – surprise, surprise 😉 and she loves anything made with white chocolate and cookies & cream. So naturally,…

February 11, 2016 By Brian

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Pomegranate Margaritas

February 10, 2016

Whether you’re making dinner for your love, hanging with friends, or staying in with Netflix, these delicious pomegranate margaritas are the best way to top off this weekend. I haven’t made margaritas yet because Brian is king of the Marquisrita, but I’ve been dying to make a Pomegranate-flavored one. In this house, frozen is our blend of choice.…

February 10, 2016 By Fatima

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Turkey Burger Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Apples

February 8, 2016

In need of a last-minute dinner idea? How about a date-night in dinner for two? Don’t want to feel the guilt of eating a cheese burger? Try making these turkey burger sliders with caramelized onions and apples, your taste buds will love you for it. Aside from a good slice of pizza, Fatima and I could always go for a good burger. When we’re not camping out at Shake Shack, we can…

February 8, 2016 By Brian

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Winter Storm Jonas: Comfort Food

January 22, 2016

Jonas is making a big stank as the winter’s first snow storm in the Northeast and in other parts of the country. Chances are, you’re getting hit. The best way to combat a cold snow storm, is through all the comfort food and margaritas; shaken and frozen! Here’s a round-up of our favorite comfort foods.…

January 22, 2016 By Brian

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French Vanilla Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 16, 2015

Oh my gosh. I can’t. I will never be able to eat another thing ever again. I’ve eaten too many of these delicious French vanilla chewy double chocolate chip cookies! These must be on your plate for Christmas; it’ll be the easiest way to get on Santa’s nice list. I made these earlier this week for a family dinner with my brother-in-law. They were a hit. I may have consumed…

December 16, 2015 By Brian

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Mini Potato Skins

December 15, 2015

These are so good! A great idea for game day, amazing for any party, and delicious as personal appetizers during the week. And who doesn’t love potato skins? We made these for Halloween, and wanted to make them again as a appetizer for a family dinner this week. These can be a little time consuming, since they take 40 minutes to cook, and then they go in and out of the oven to…

December 15, 2015 By Brian

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Pull Apart Garlic Bread

December 8, 2015

We’re aiming for a Pinteresting Christmas. Fatima found this delicious pull apart garlic bread from Eclectic Recipes and we added it to our menu because it sounded easy to make. The pictures make it look much smaller than we thought, it’s huge and delicious. The blend of Rosemary, thyme, and butter was magical and our family gobbled it right up. Because the balls are rolled individually, you can form any holiday-themed icon.…

December 8, 2015 By Brian

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Sweet and Savory Pretzel Bites

December 2, 2015

My uncle made these a few Christmases ago and we made them last year for my family’s annual trip to NYC. These are probably the easiest snacks you’ll make this holiday season. And why not? They’re delicious. These sweet and savory pretzel bites are a perfect combination of salt and sweet chocolate. It’s like a party in your mouth. Yes, those are our Instagram Coasters in the background. They make…

December 2, 2015 By Brian

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Apple Cider Spiced Sangria

November 30, 2015

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Would a cup of Apple Cider Spiced Sangria do the same? Boy, do we love apples. In the fall, I could make and eat apple pie ever week if I could. Sangria is a lovely creation. Summer parties, Halloween, and even the winter, sangria can be made to please your guests all times of the year, for any occasion. The recipe below…

November 30, 2015 By Brian

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Pot Roast

November 18, 2015

The best part about coming home after a long day, is not having to make dinner. But wait, you love cooking! Yes, we do. But sometimes Seamless calls and you open the door. Another great way to semi-get-out-of-cooking is to make a dish in a crock pot. Growing up, I loved when my mom made a pot roast, especially on a crisp, fall day. This week we made a bangin’ pot roast.…

November 18, 2015 By Brian

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Peanut Butter Monster Eye Cookies

October 28, 2015

I love adding a little spook to food around Halloween. This year, among many other delicious dishes, we made these peanut butter monster eye cookies. Aren’t they cute? These are so easy to make and don’t require anything special other than these candy monster eyes (found at Michaels). If you’re familiar with peanut butter blossoms, then you’ll know exactly how to make these cookies. Basically, you push the Hershey kisses…

October 28, 2015 By Brian

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Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix

October 21, 2015

My aunt Linda makes some of the best chex mix around. I always look forward to Christmastime when a box arrives at my parents’ house with her homemade chex mix inside. We attempted our own crock pot chex mix last year. However, I will never go back to that. From now on, we are making this pumpkin spice chex mix whenever we can. But yes, there will always be room…

October 21, 2015 By Brian

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Apple Pie Muddy Buddies

October 19, 2015

The first time I had muddy buddies (some may call this puppy chow), was back in college during one of our summers working as orientation leaders. On one of our training days, we had an assignment where we had to deliver step-by-step instructions to the rest of the group on anything. I talked about cleaning sneakers and the effects of oxidation. One of the other orientation leaders made muddy buddies. To spice…

October 19, 2015 By Brian

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