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Back in the Baking Game

DrKim — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:24:54 +0000

I’ve found that there are a few types of things in life that people naturally categorize themselves into those who do and those who don’t. For example: baking. When I was a child, my baking was limited to following directions on a ready-made mix box. (By the way, did you know you can make your …

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Tastes of Jamaica

DrKim — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:57:06 +0000

When I first met my husband-to-be, we talked of many things. He spoke of a wonderful, seemingly magical place called Jamaica. Of course, I’d heard of that popular vacation destination, but had never been there. He insisted that it is unlike any other in the world; the people there are genuinely kind and the whole …

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My Newest Kitchen Gadget

DrKim — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:08:37 +0000

I love kitchen gadgets. And yet, I do show restraint when it comes to acquiring them; I know well how NOT fun it is to have drawers and cabinets that are overflowing with gizmos you use only twice a year (sandwich maker and fondue set) and some which you’ve used….never (deep fryer) but don’t want …

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The “Musical Fruit”-Frugal Fridays

DrKim — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:26:00 +0000

“Beans, beans, the musical fruit. The more you eat, the more you…..” I always found this little rhyme at least moderately amusing. It makes me giggle even now. I haven’t shared it yet with my guys because I just know they will probably not stop saying it & then collapse in hysterics. But, they are …

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Chickpeas and Spinach

DrKim — Mon, 17 May 2010 09:04:00 +0000

from The Occasional Vegetarian 1 pound fresh spinach, washed & stems removed. (I use a bag of frozen chopped)3 garlic cloves, chopped1 tbsp olive oil1 cup chopped scallions, white & green parts (I’ve used onion or leek instead)1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas1 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper2 tsp lemon juice …

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Lentil and Potato Stew with Spiced Oil

DrKim — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:53:00 +0000

This is one of our favorites. Lentils are about as nutritious and inexpensive as you can get, so those are two big pluses in my book. Make a double batch and stick half in the freezer for a ready made meal. From The Occasional Vegetarian by Karen Lee 6 cups water1 1/2 cups lentils1 red …

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Mexican Taco Casserole & Salsa Recipe

DrKim — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:25:00 +0000

As a busy mom of five little ones, I’ll take any help I can get; anything that makes life a teeny bit simpler. Enter: The Casserole. Casseroles can be assembled when convenient and baked later. They freeze well. We lived on soups and casseroles for a while I’d prepped ahead when baby#5 arrived. And Mexican …

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Middle-Eastern Chickpea Soup

DrKim — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:14:00 +0000

I love making soup. It’s an easy to make, filling, and inexpensive meal. And the variations are endless. I usually don’t follow a recipe for soup, but just take the ideas of the ingredients and then run with it. This is an exception. I tried this recipe and loved it so much that I don’t …

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Cuban Black Beans

DrKim — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:30:00 +0000

I grew up in Miami, eating Cuban food. Fried plantains, guava pastries, cafe’ con leche….not the healthiest things, to say the least. But mmm. Good black beans and rice, though, is a good thing. Arroz Con Frijoles Negros, Cuban style. Healthful, a complete protein (with whole rice only, of course), and inexpensive, you can feel …

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Amazing Black Bean Burgers

DrKim — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:15:00 +0000

I found this recipe the other day when browsing for something new to make out of beans, and it looked really good. I made it last night, and WOW. It was so delicious, we were amazed. And we are burger people (I mean the kind with meat), so we know of what we speak. I …

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