Maggie’s Menu: Summer Vegetable Pasta with Spicy Sausage

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On August 9, 2016

Message from Maggie: My mother-in-law and I created this summer vegetable pasta while on vacation in Rhode Island. The green beans, peppers, onions, and basil came from a local farm stand and the local butcher had homemade spicy sausages we grilled and included at the last minute. Ingredients: 4 tomatoes 1/3 of a red onion […]

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: Brussel Sprout Summer Salad

Posted by magpie
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: 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: Corn + Tomato Summer Salad

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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: 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 […]

Make: Garden Stakes

Posted by magpie
On April 19, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend after planting the garden with Brad, I created these garden stakes to identify each of the herbs and vegetables. What you need: Stakes White permanent marker Recommendations: Write on stakes vertically. Hammer each stake into the ground near crops. Photos: Costs: We had old stakes and a white permanent marker […]

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 […]

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 […]