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Corned Beef and Cabbage Pasty

Corned Beef and Cabbage Pasty

When St. Patty’s rolls up, it’s time to roll out the corned beef and cabbage in true American fashion.  That’s right, American, not Irish.  Last year social media spread the word that corned beef and cabbage are as Irish as spaghetti and meatballs.  Ooooooops…But, that’s not keeping me from boiling up a brisket on March 17th.

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Beef Wellington for Two

Ryan and I will be celebrating the 14th anniversary of our first date this Valentine’s Day.  Queue the collective, “awwwwwwww…..”  I know, talk about a high pressure situation having a first date on Valentine’s Day!  The past few years we have ditched the prix-fixe restaurant menus (mostly because dinner and a babysitter is more than

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Christmas Roast (on a budget)

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I love to celebrate Christmas like the Whos in Whoville with a grand roast beast.  However, my budget’s tight and I can’t afford to go all out on a standing rib roast.  Luckily, there’s a much cheaper cut of meat that, if prepared properly, can be a striking centerpiece to your holiday meal.  I’m

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Pasta Bolognese Recipe

Best Bolognese

We officially have a Halloween tradition in the Simon house.  For three years now, I’ve made a big pot of spaghetti with meat sauce (Bolognese if we’re bein’ fancy) and opened up the doors to friends and family before Trick-or-Treating.  After a third round of rave reviews and inquiries for a recipe, I spent today

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Faux Pho 2

Faux Easy Pho

This easy pho recipe requires a gigantic disclaimer.  I’m calling it “Faux” Pho for a reason.  I’m not Vietnamese, I didn’t grow up with Vietnamese food, and my experience in proper Vietnamese cuisine is limited.  Pho (pronounced “fuh”) has seen a rise in general popularity.  Though the best of the best places to get real

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