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 […]

Make: Shining Copper Pipes

Posted by magpie
On May 22, 2016

Message from Maggie: These copper pipes are a cool feature in our stairwell. However, they were a little worse for wear when we moved in. I finally decided to give them a shine- and can’t believe the results. Instructions: Cut a lemon in a half. Pour coarse salt on it. Scrub placing salted lemon side […]

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 […]

Make: Bunny Crecent Rolls

Posted by magpie
On March 28, 2016

Message from Maggie: With my 2 year old nephew in town this weekend I purchased a tube of Crescent rolls. Rather than following the instructions I took it up a notch and made them Easter themed. Ingredients: Crescent Rolls Instructions: To open Crescent Rolls open package according to package. Rather than roll in Crescent shapes […]

Make: Roasted Red Peppers

Posted by magpie
On March 23, 2016

Message from Maggie: I married an Italian who loves roasted red peppers on his sandwiches. It does give it a fresh flavor. Here is a quick an easy way to bring these peppers to a sandwich near you. Ingredients: Roasted red peppers Extra virgin olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place the whole […]

Must Haves: An ode to Penzey’s Spices

Posted by magpie
On February 25, 2016

Message from Maggie: There is nothing easier than tacos on a week night. For a healthier way to do to enjoy tacos, I like to buy 93/7 lean ground beef and brown it in olive oil. My secret to this recipe, and many others, is the edition of Penzey’s spices. In this case I use […]

Maggie’s Menu: Styling a Charcuterie + Cheese Board

Posted by magpie
On February 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: One of the most delicious and easy appetizers I like to make is a charcuterie and cheese board. Depending on the size of your party and what you have planned on the menu later that evening, you can make this as filling or as light as you like. Directions + Recommended Ingredients: Start […]

Maggie’s Menu: White Chocolate + Sprinkled Covered Cookies

Posted by magpie
On February 12, 2016

Message from Maggie: Thinking about Valentines and created this simple + pretty treat for my sweetheart. Ingredients: 1 cup White chocolate morsels 1/4 cup Sprinkles 10-20 Cookies, I used gluten free oreos Directions: Pour white chocolate morsels into microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second increments stirring in between until fully melted. Dip […]

Make: Modern Home Numbers

Posted by magpie
On February 4, 2016

Message from Maggie: Taking a break from menus, I’m switching gears to modern home making. I wanted to share a simple way to quickly + cheaply modernize the exterior of your home. We live in a traditional row house on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. One of the first things I did when we moved-in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Glazed Salmon

Posted by magpie
On February 3, 2016