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Brie Polenta Rounds with Sautéed Mushrooms

Looking for a quick and light lunch? Try these seared polenta rounds with melted brie and sautéed mushrooms. Place a couple of them over some salad greens with a side of juicy tomatoes. You can find precooked polenta in a tubular shape wrapped in plastic, making it simple to slice into rounds. Don’t like brie? I […]

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My Limited-Ingredient, Vegetarian Take on Tapas: Caramelized Onion, Arugula and Pesto

In our efforts to save some money we decided to cook at home a couple nights. This time, it was my version of tapas with a vegetarian twist. Tapas in Spain are generally made with some kind of meat and cheese placed on sliced baguette. Other tapas may be various types of marinated olives, small […]

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U.S. Breakfast in Barcelona

Because we REALLY needed it. [David and I have finally begun our exciting travel adventure to Spain and South America. We are currently in Spain. Check out our blog and some awesome pictures @ Travel Gringo] Breakfast in Spain is nothing more than café con leche y un croissant; or coffee with milk and a […]

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Roasted Beets over Arugula

With my last 2 garden fresh beets I brought back from Michigan, I decided to roast them. I typically boil beets – it’s quick, easy and they taste great. However, roasting them with a little olive oil, salt and pepper offers a deeper sweetness and a slightly firm and crisp exterior. For about 350 calories, this […]

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