easy recipes

  • Vegan Red Lentil Curry

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    This Vegan Red Lentil Curry is so flavor packed and delicious that it can have you licking your bowl. You can serve it with rice, naan or bread or just eat it on its own. And if you love meat, do not get turned off by the word “vegan” in…

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  • Scallop Alfredo with Pancetta

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    This week I have an Italian recipe for you. Alfredo pasta dishes used to be one of my go tos when I was in grad school because they don’t require much, they are so quick to put together and they are very versatile. This Scallop Alfredo with Pancetta is no…

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  • Baked Chicken, African Style

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    Today’s recipe is an extra flavorful version of the classic baked chicken. Back home when we fry chicken, this is often how we season it and we don’t coat the chicken in any batter or flour mixture. I wanted some chicken that I could just throw in the oven but…

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  • Classic Pad Thai

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    You might be thinking, “a Pad Thai recipe? Right before Easter?” But who is having a regular Easter anyway with current events? Plus you don’t have to make it tomorrow. But whether you are alone or with family or roommates, planning on cooking a whole spread or just having something…

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  • Mussels in Broth

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    Back when I used to live in Senegal, my family and I would go to Ngor beach, a popular beach that had restaurants and food vendors. Every time we went, we would get a platter of steamed mussels with lemon and the most delicious clam sandwiches ever. I would go…

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  • Roasted Pork Shoulder

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    I don’t usually cook a large amount of meat for just myself because I am afraid I will get tired of it before it is finished. But then again if it is really good I won’t get tired of it easily. The great thing about making a roasted pork shoulder…

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  • Blueberry Lemon Drop Scones

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    Scones are one of my favorite grab and go breakfasts. When I discovered scones, I made all sorts of scone recipes, from good old chocolate chips or blueberry scones to unusual (but also delicious) scones like pickled ginger or cranberry sauce. This is also to say there will be more…

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  • Chickpeas and Feta Salad

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    When I was in college and I lived off campus, I was very good at prepping meals for the week. Over the weekend, I would make a couple of meals for the week and put them in little containers. This way I could easily grab one whenever I was heading…

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