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: 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: Beef + Snap Pea Lo Mein

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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 […]

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

Posted by magpie
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

Posted by magpie
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: 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: Football themed Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted by magpie
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: Beef + Broccoli Lo Mein + An ode to the Spiralizer

Posted by magpie
On January 28, 2016

Message from Maggie I made a New Year’s Resolution to try a new recipe each the week. Given the weekend’s Washington, DC snow storm- er Snowzilla- ingredients at the market continue to be limited. Without any snap peas in sight, I combined the Garlicy Beef and Broccoli recipe from this cookbook and Beef Lo Mein Recipe […]