Maggie’s Menu: Chocolate Chip Bread

Posted by magpie
On June 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: My in-laws were visiting a few weekends ago and I like to have a quick bread or muffins around when we have visitors. I created this bread by altering a recipe from the Hungry Couple + it was a hit! Ingredients: 2 Cups all purpose flour 1 Teaspoon baking powder 1/2 Teaspoon salt […]

Maggie’s Menu: Greek Chicken + Other Greek Acutraments

Posted by magpie
On May 27, 2016

Message from Maggie: I’m always asking Mr. Magpie for suggestions on meals he’d like me to try making. This week he suggested Greek food. Ingredients: Chicken Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh squeeze lemon juice (about 3 lemons) 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp finely minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp dried […]

Maggie’s Menu: Meatballs

Posted by magpie
On May 25, 2016

Message from Maggie: My italian husband asked me to start incorporating more italian fare. Tonight I made meatballs altering this easy recipe from The Kitchn. Rather than pasta, I served with zucchini noodles and roasted eggplant. Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk (whole, 2%, or skim) 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs (Note: I used gluten free) 1 […]

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: Two Berry Cake

Posted by magpie
On May 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this two berry cake by altering this three berry cake from Epicurious. Ingredients: 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 large eggs at room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon […]

Maggie’s Menu: Beef + Snap Pea Lo Mein

Posted by magpie
On May 9, 2016

Message from Maggie: Mr. Magpie was bragging about my beef lo mein this weekend at a friend’s wedding so I decided to do another play on my previous recipe with snap peas instead of broccoli. Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb filet mignon 2 teaspoons of hot sesame oil 1 large carrot […]

Make: Emoji Cake

Posted by magpie
On May 5, 2016

Message from Maggie: It is my niece Addy’s 13th birthday this weekend. I decided to do a play on my emoji cupcakes for her birthday cake. Materials: Cake ingredients Frosting ingredients Food coloring Spatula Squeeze bottles Directions: Make cake. (Note: I used this recipe.) Make cake frosting. (Note: I used this recipe.) Determine which emoji […]

Maggie’s Menu: Weeknight Baked Chicken Parmesan

Posted by magpie
On May 4, 2016

Message from Maggie: Chicken parmesan is my Italian husbands favorite. For a weeknight, healthier solution try this baked chicken parmesan. Ingredients: Breadcrumbs (Note: I use Aleia’s gluten free Italian breadcrumbs) Olive oil Egg Chicken breast (Note: I like the thin version since they cook quickly) Egg Part skim mozzarella cheese, sliced Marinara Basil (optional) Instructions: […]

Maggie’s Menu: Summer Quinoa Salad

Posted by magpie
On April 29, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this summer quinoa salad for the bridal shower I hosted last weekend. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa (start with 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups water, and cook according to package directions) 1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes 1/2 cup red grape tomatoes 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls 10 […]