Maggie’s Menu: Gluten Free Pie Crust

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On August 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: I am making my Grandma’s strawberry pie for our company summer party tomorrow. Everyone on our team has a food issue (Lindsay is celiac and Beth is allergic to wheat) so I had to find a crust that was gluten free. I followed Martha Stewarts recipe with a few alterations in the […]

Maggie’s Menu: Corn and Potato Salad

Posted by magpie
On July 24, 2016

Message from Maggie: Its 100 degrees in DC! Help us. We had friends for dinner and made steak, asparagus, green salad, and wanted a cool side. This is an altered recipe from Better Homes and Gardens that my mother in law shared with me. Its nice for a hot summer day since you can […]

Maggie’s Menu: Flank Steak with Snow Peas

Posted by magpie
On July 16, 2016

Message from Maggie: In my quest to find good asian food in our neighborhood I have been trying to cook my own asian inspired meals. See here and here. Below is my latest endeavor- a play on The Pioneer woman’s recipe here. Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 3 tablespoons apple vinegar 2 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Apricot Chicken with Almonds

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On July 5, 2016

Maggie’s Menu: I found this recipe in the book my mother in law made for me. It was originally authored by Melissa Roberts-Matar and I adapted it a bit. I doubled the recipe and brought half of it to a friend who recently had a baby. This makes for an easy to warm up meal […]

Maggie’s Menu: Brussel Sprout Summer Salad

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On June 27, 2016

Message from Maggie: I had a rendition of this at a friends house in Colorado last weekend. I served with short ribs and cous cous as a delicious side. Ingredients: 1 pound of brussel sprouts 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts 2 T. White wine vinegar 1 T. Lemon juice 1 T. Olive oil Instructions: […]

Maggie’s Menu: Spicy Vodka Sauce

Posted by magpie
On June 26, 2016

Message from Maggie: At a recent conference I got to talking about recipes. A colleagues wife shared this recipe with me. This recipe was an instant favorite in my household. Ingredients: ¼ cup vodka 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 T. butter 1 T. olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 slices […]

Maggie’s Menu: Rosemary Steaks on the Grill

Posted by magpie
On June 6, 2016

Message from Maggie: I was leaving town for a few days so wanted to make a nice meal for Mr. Magpie before taking off. Check out this easy beef marinade. Ingredients: 3 sprigs rosemary leaves, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Extra-virgin olive oil 2 4 oz. […]

Maggie’s Menu: Curried Honey Mustard Chicken

Posted by magpie
On May 24, 2016

Message from Maggie: I decided to veer from an old favorite and try a new version of curry chicken. This is an easy marinade you can whip up before work and then throw on the grill when you are home. Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons curry powder […]

Maggie’s Menu: Corn + Tomato Summer Salad

Posted by magpie
On May 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this easy salad to pair with burgers last night when we had company. It taste like summer! Ingredients: 6 ears of corn, 1 cup cherub tomatoes 4 leaves of basil 1/8 cup olive oil Juice from half a lemon Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Boil a big pot […]

Maggie’s Menu: Basic Grilled Curry Chicken

Posted by magpie
On April 18, 2016

Message from Maggie: Its BEAUTIFUL in DC this weekend. Brad and I planted our herb and vegetable garden and made plans for our shed remodel. In the mean time I organized, purged, and labeled whats left in the shed. Tonight we are relaxing and enjoying guac and chips before chicken on the grill served with […]