Tonight I just NEEDED a freakin’ cookie. I was/am exhausted and really didn’t want to be in the kitchen, but the need for cookies was bad enough that I forced myself to stay upright and bake.  I used this recipe for Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Pecan Cookies from Smitten Kitchen, but didn’t have orange zest so I subbed in a splash of Grand Marnier, and I didn’t have pecans so I used walnuts.  These were a nice change from my usual chocolate chip cookie recipe, they were crisp and just a bit chewy in the middle. Perfect with a glass of milk! 

Tonight I just NEEDED a freakin’ cookie. I was/am exhausted and really didn’t want to be in the kitchen, but the need for cookies was bad enough that I forced myself to stay upright and bake. 

I used this recipe for Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Pecan Cookies from Smitten Kitchen, but didn’t have orange zest so I subbed in a splash of Grand Marnier, and I didn’t have pecans so I used walnuts. 

These were a nice change from my usual chocolate chip cookie recipe, they were crisp and just a bit chewy in the middle. Perfect with a glass of milk! 

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Spinach salad with pear, spiced pecans, gorgonzola and champagne vinaigrette. 

Spinach salad with pear, spiced pecans, gorgonzola and champagne vinaigrette. 

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Roasted salmon with bbq rub, leftover roasted cabbage from last night, roasted sweet potatoes with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. 

Roasted salmon with bbq rub, leftover roasted cabbage from last night, roasted sweet potatoes with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. 

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Grilled steak fa-jite-ahs (yes I know how to say it, but saying it this way is more fun) for dinner tonight. Sauteed onion, garlic, green and red peppers, and mushrooms to go with. Topped with cilantro, sour cream, avocado, salsa and cheese (for Phil). Lime, cilantro quinoa with pinto beans on the side. 

Grilled steak fa-jite-ahs (yes I know how to say it, but saying it this way is more fun) for dinner tonight. Sauteed onion, garlic, green and red peppers, and mushrooms to go with. Topped with cilantro, sour cream, avocado, salsa and cheese (for Phil). Lime, cilantro quinoa with pinto beans on the side. 

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Winter Minestrone soup tonight for dinner.  I used chicken broth because that’s we we had in the pantry. I also added some shredded chicken leftover from Saturday night dinner (about half a chicken worth), and some Thai basil I had in the fridge. The recipe called for farro, which is new to me, but it was great. Very nutty and a nice texture. 

Winter Minestrone soup tonight for dinner. 

I used chicken broth because that’s we we had in the pantry. I also added some shredded chicken leftover from Saturday night dinner (about half a chicken worth), and some Thai basil I had in the fridge. The recipe called for farro, which is new to me, but it was great. Very nutty and a nice texture. 

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jacquesofalltrades: villagevoicemedia: Beer + Cheese = Happiness: Five must-try pairings There’s nothing quite like a plate of artisan cheese and a chilled (but not too cold) glass of beer to make you feel like you’re living the good life. Two of my favorite things, together.  This will be my dinner soon, very soon!

jacquesofalltrades:

villagevoicemedia:

Beer + Cheese = Happiness: Five must-try pairings

There’s nothing quite like a plate of artisan cheese and a chilled (but not too cold) glass of beer to make you feel like you’re living the good life.

Two of my favorite things, together.

 This will be my dinner soon, very soon!

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Dinner tonight, grilled lamb steak, grilled corn on the cob and a salad with yellow tomatoes, blueberries, cucumber and toasted almonds. 

Dinner tonight, grilled lamb steak, grilled corn on the cob and a salad with yellow tomatoes, blueberries, cucumber and toasted almonds. 

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Dessert.  All store bought but it was super easy to put together and people seemed to love it!  (my mom has great ideas)

Dessert. 

All store bought but it was super easy to put together and people seemed to love it! 

(my mom has great ideas)

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Mahogany chicken wings (made by dad) with soy sauce, molasses, and ginger. 

Mahogany chicken wings (made by dad) with soy sauce, molasses, and ginger. 

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Focaccia bread topped with sauteed leeks, spinach and gruyere cheese. 

Focaccia bread topped with sauteed leeks, spinach and gruyere cheese. 

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Cantaloupe prosciutto and mint skewers. 

Cantaloupe prosciutto and mint skewers. 

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Caprese skewers with marinated mozzarella balls. 

Caprese skewers with marinated mozzarella balls. 

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Phil finishes school this week, Wednesday to be specific. He has been in school almost every night since we started dating. I am super excited to have him home every night, although I know I will eventually miss some of this alone time. The timing is perfect though, we will have almost two months to get sick of each other before Skipper arrives.  One of my last solo dinners for awhile.  Toasted cornbread, sauteed spinach and peas (from my garden!) with pesto, topped with some fried eggs.  It turned out better than I expected! 

Phil finishes school this week, Wednesday to be specific. He has been in school almost every night since we started dating. I am super excited to have him home every night, although I know I will eventually miss some of this alone time. The timing is perfect though, we will have almost two months to get sick of each other before Skipper arrives. 

One of my last solo dinners for awhile. 

Toasted cornbread, sauteed spinach and peas (from my garden!) with pesto, topped with some fried eggs. 

It turned out better than I expected! 

Grilled chicken over spinach, topped with corn salsa (made for the pig roast yesterday) and some avocado. Pan toasted corn bread (leftover from last weeks chili night).  We don’t let a little rain stop a summery dinner. 

Grilled chicken over spinach, topped with corn salsa (made for the pig roast yesterday) and some avocado. Pan toasted corn bread (leftover from last weeks chili night). 

We don’t let a little rain stop a summery dinner. 

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Chili with ground turkey and ground beef, green peppers, onions and 3 kinds of beans.  Toppings (the best part) included, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado.  Homemade cornbread. 

Chili with ground turkey and ground beef, green peppers, onions and 3 kinds of beans. 

Toppings (the best part) included, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado. 

Homemade cornbread. 

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