Maggie’s Menu: Meyer Lemon Bars

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On March 4, 2016

Message from Maggie: My mom and dad are coming to visit this weekend. My mom’s favorite treat is meyer lemon bars so I whipped up a batch in advance of her arrival using Ina Garten’s recipe . Ingredients: Crust: 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups flour 1/8 teaspoon […]

Maggie’s Menu: Recipe of the Week: Tomato Onion Relish covered Fish

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On March 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: This recipe is one of my mother in laws. She likes to use this to cover fresh grilled scallops when we are in Martha’s Vineyard. It can also be used on any white fish. Here I served the relish on grilled scallops with my risotto, spiralized carrots and yellow squash, and a simple […]

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: 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

Posted by magpie
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: 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: Risotto

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On February 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is an easy take on a formerly difficult recipe. It is a house favorite around here as a side paired with fish or meat. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 cup of chicken broth 1 cup of Arborio rice 3/4-1 cup white wine 1/4 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Twice Baked Potatoes

Posted by magpie
On February 1, 2016

Message from Maggie: My in laws visited us in snowy DC this weekend. In an effort to avoid spending the entire day in the kitchen, I prepared ahead of time. Ingredients: 8 yukon gold potatoes Butter 1 large shallot, minced 1 large clove of garlic, minced Cheddar cheese, shredded Milk Paprika Directions: Bake potatoes 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 […]