Maggie’s Menu: Spicy Sausage Vodka Sauce

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On February 22, 2016

Message from Maggie: We had a friend swing through town for Sunday dinner. My husband is Italian and asked for a what his family called Sunday gravy. Rather than a bolognese, I made this spicy sausage vodka sauce. This was a take on Emeril’s recipe with a few substitutions. Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti (I […]

Maggie’s Menu: Chicken and Vegetable Un-Fried Rice

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On February 21, 2016

Message from Maggie: I altered last week’s recipe of the week by swapping beef for chicken, lo mein for brown rice, and broccoli for snap peas for this take on an Asian-inspired chicken and vegetables dish. Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb thin chicken breasts 2 teaspoons of hot sesame oil […]

Maggie’s Menu: Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

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On February 18, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is an easy and delicious side with beef or fish. Ingredients: 1 pound brussel sprouts 4 T. Olive oil 1 shallot, chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: Depending on size, half or quarter the brussel spouts. Add olive oil to a large skillet. Maggie’s Must Have: My favorite pan is […]

Maggie’s Menu: Recipe of the Week: Winter Stew

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On February 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: I made a hearty stew during snowzilla- DC’s big snowstorm a few weeks ago. This weekend called for record low temperatures so I made another rendition. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 lbs beef stew meat 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt fresh ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Styling a Charcuterie + Cheese Board

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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: Egg in a Heart

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On February 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: We watched the classic movie Moonstruck last weekend and it inspired this easy Valentine’s Day breakfast. Ingredients: 1 slice whole wheat or gluten free bread Olive oil Heart cookie cutter or sharp knife 1 large egg Directions: Using a heart cookie cutter or a sharp knife use to make a heart shape […]

Maggie’s Menu: White Chocolate + Sprinkled Covered Cookies

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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 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Valentines Day Shrimp Scampi

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On February 8, 2016

Message from Maggie: We aren’t big on Valentines Day at our house. Its usually an exchange of silly cards and a fancy meal. Check out my plans for this year which include shrimp scampi over this risotto. Ingredients: 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup olive oil oil 10 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed […]

Maggie’s Menu: Football themed Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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On February 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: Here is an easy and cutesy Super Bowl themed dessert. Ingredients: 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips 1 pint of strawberries Parchment paper 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1 zip lock bag Directions: Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly. Melt semi sweet in microwavable dish in 30 second increments stirring in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Souper Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted by magpie
On February 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are heading to an annual Super Bowl party with our closest friends. Since it is bound to be filled with appetizers I promised to bring along a main dish. Last year I made chili but this year I am taking it up a notch with chicken tortilla soup. Ingredients: For soup: […]