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Copywriters’ Kitchen Weekly Menu March 29 2009

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Need menu ideas? Here’s what we’re cooking this week in the Copywriters’ Kitchen: Monday Spring fettucine with sautéed asparagus, Italian bread, mesclun salad Tuesday Cheese burgers and vegie burgers on English muffins, caramelized onions, Crispy Oven Fried Yams, mixed ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]

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Copywriter’s Kitchen Weekly Menu March 1, 2009

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Need menu ideas? Here’s what we’re cooking this week in the Copywriters’ Kitchen: Monday Janées Spinach and Chickpeas with Garlic, Whole Wheat Couscous Pilaf, Mesclun Salad (Janées Spinach and Chickpeas with Garlic is from the now defunct Revel & Feast) Tuesday Rapido ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]

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Two-Bit Navy Bean Soup with Pan-Fried Carrots and Potatoes Recipe

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Diced pan-fried potatoes add a twist to this classic American soup. Navy Bean Soup is plain Yankee cooking at its best, so don’t even think about "spicing it up" with garlic, basil or other Mediterranean herbs. This soup’s “two-bit” moniker doesn't imply inferior taste: It ... [Read More] [6 Comments. Please leave another.]

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Arroyo Rice with Pinto Beans

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"Arroyo" means ditch or gutter. This “dirty” rice is delicious alongside meat or tofu main courses. Or add more pintos and a thick slice of butter-slathered Custard Corn Bread and serve it as a main course. 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons grated onion 1 clove garlic, ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]

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