tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54592156238324141362024-02-07T01:42:24.848-08:00The Urban PeasantA journal of the food prepared and eaten by a 21st Century Urban Peasant.Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-21826361945000578112012-10-08T22:16:00.000-07:002012-10-08T22:16:44.796-07:00Chili!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The weather has turned colder and it's chili season! It's a simple blend of onions, garlic, kidney and black beans, jalapenos, and ground beef which is heavily spiced and simmered for several hours. Topped with sour cream and grated cheddar then served with a side of freshly-baked, still steaming corn bread. (Credit: the cornbread was prepared by my beautiful sous chef.)</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-27928889570251897092012-10-08T22:10:00.000-07:002012-10-08T22:10:10.658-07:00Beef & broccoli<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beef is flank steak, thinly sliced, dusted with cornstarch, and sauteed in peanut oil with steamed broccoli, sauteed onion, and garlic. The sauce is a combination of hoisin, soy, honey, vinegar, and spices. Served over rice.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-91368617392107771382012-10-01T21:13:00.000-07:002012-10-01T21:13:39.383-07:00Sausage and Peppers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three types of sausage. We each have a pork with roasted red pepper and herb sausage. I also have a sweet Italian sausage and she has a chicken and cilantro sausage. They are served on a baguette dressed with spicy pepper aioli and topped with sauteed red and green bell peppers with onion. Served with a side of mashed sweet potato.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-75931941903769528232012-09-24T21:44:00.002-07:002012-09-24T21:45:24.864-07:00Salmon, shrimp, and spinach.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perfect after-yoga meal. The salmon filets are seasoned with salt and pepper, then roasted. Garlic-infused olive oil is slowly heated in a large pan, then the shrimp and spinach are added just as the salmon is coming out of the oven. (Roasted sweet potatoes were served about 15 minutes later. My timing was a little off.)</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-33137750898136854302012-09-24T21:35:00.000-07:002012-09-24T21:46:24.073-07:00Olives & Hummus<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hors D'oeuvre. While dinner in being prepared, a plate of stone-ground crackers with garlic hummus and three kinds of olives, including the ones stuffed with garlic (so good!). Served with a heaping side of upbeat music.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-35812079097564826202012-09-24T21:30:00.000-07:002012-09-24T21:30:22.396-07:00BBQ, bacon-cheddar burgers!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">The cut side of the ciabatta is brushed with bacon grease, then toasted on the grill before being coated with a sweet BBQ sauce. Each burger is one-third of a pound of ground beef (85/15) with yellow onions, garlic, and other seasonings. The burgers are grilled and topped with crisp, crumbled bacon and diced red onions, then a pile of sharp cheddar is melted on top, then topped again with sliced dill spears. Served with sweet potato fries and a side of honey for dipping.</td></tr>
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Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-18120325559194236842012-09-08T20:32:00.001-07:002012-09-08T20:32:44.855-07:00Late-night trail mix for two.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trail mix: cashews, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, dried cherries, and dark chocolate.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-80820955804547298952012-09-08T20:02:00.000-07:002012-09-08T20:02:07.694-07:00Ten. Twenty-three. Twelve.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shrimp fettuccine alfredo with broccoli. The broccoli is steamed, then dunked in an ice bath. The shrimp is sauteed with butter, garlic, lemon juice, and white pepper. The alfredo is rich and lemony with fresh cream, butter, garlic, good parmesan, white pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice and a little nutmeg. All of it tossed together and served hot.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-11971396619343356152012-09-03T21:37:00.000-07:002012-09-03T21:37:37.849-07:00BBQ Chicken Salad<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken breast marinated in BBQ sauce, then wrapped with bacon and grilled. The salad is arugula with grilled red onions, cucumbers, corn (grilled in the husk, then the kernels cut off for the salad), fire roasted red and yellow bell peppers, and seasoned walnuts. Served with toasted rosemary bread.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-22225705236731196702012-08-30T18:19:00.002-07:002012-08-30T18:19:32.856-07:00Blackened salmon with Brussels sprouts<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salmon seasoned with "red rub" and pan fried. Red rub includes chili powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, and other things. The Brussels sprouts are slowly sauteed with onion and the juice of two lemons. White rice.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-65914077604295777942012-08-29T17:24:00.001-07:002012-08-29T17:24:09.923-07:00Cilantro-Lime Tilapia<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tilapia filet marinated in a lime & cilantro oil bath, then pan seared. Served on a bed of arugula with yellow bell peppers and dried cherries dressed with a lemon-honey vinaigrette. Crusty, multi-grain bread, fresh from the farmers market with extra virgin olive oil for dipping.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-66883172530109399002012-08-29T17:11:00.002-07:002012-08-29T17:11:13.744-07:00Salmon Salad<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemon-pepper pan fried salmon served on a bed or arugula with yellow bell peppers and dried cherries.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-49305982291668098812012-08-28T12:33:00.004-07:002012-08-28T19:46:53.497-07:00Crispy Salmon with Lemon-Dill Potatoes<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salmon filet fried in butter and olive oil until crispy, topped with lemon. Served with garlicky greens and lemon-dill smashed new potatoes folded with onions and peas.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-52151665646927930782012-07-22T22:00:00.000-07:002012-07-22T22:00:08.157-07:00His and Hers steaks.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">His; New York Strip. Hers; Rib eye. The steaks are marinated in garlic-Worcestershire, then grilled at very high heat and topped with a horseradish-green onion sauce. The skin-on red potatoes are mashed with sour cream, butter, and ranch.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-70086585842652014812012-07-22T21:55:00.000-07:002012-07-22T22:00:46.313-07:00Mixed greens and peach salad.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvbLOhBSFIdsensSRLpdeH8Zj6uQm_YLxqMGQyXsuadkz7h0T18uSRPOq5Ul6NCh4806sm1nXSq04zdS34zTf-ynO39_dhf_Lo6we9OYSu-FjTGYhi5LSfZT532dCv1UjjmValze4q_TO/s1600/Greens+and+Peach+Salad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvbLOhBSFIdsensSRLpdeH8Zj6uQm_YLxqMGQyXsuadkz7h0T18uSRPOq5Ul6NCh4806sm1nXSq04zdS34zTf-ynO39_dhf_Lo6we9OYSu-FjTGYhi5LSfZT532dCv1UjjmValze4q_TO/s640/Greens+and+Peach+Salad.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mixed greens including Swiss chard, radicchio, and arugula tossed with sliced doughnut peaches, sesame seeds and dressed with a fresh honey-balsamic vinaigrette. </td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-38254302886889817922012-07-22T21:51:00.002-07:002012-07-22T22:01:03.296-07:00Classic Shrimp Cocktail<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shrimp cocktail. Shrimp with fresh grated horseradish cocktail sauce.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-49262993690948773792012-07-19T10:05:00.001-07:002012-07-19T10:05:13.334-07:00Bumps on a log: revisited.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiERi_3GrqJl7IQ1McqKEsBAf24mPz9RfXFwcFCoDs4dZcXRjF1OAE9HO7ixpJcJxmSAzg1SQskWm8VlzPfhut9J25qKaXNIpjquCYsxnmFQkbZv0X9HnppRrXAfXTdfA-_kt3zDsneniKk/s1600/Bumps+on+a+Log.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiERi_3GrqJl7IQ1McqKEsBAf24mPz9RfXFwcFCoDs4dZcXRjF1OAE9HO7ixpJcJxmSAzg1SQskWm8VlzPfhut9J25qKaXNIpjquCYsxnmFQkbZv0X9HnppRrXAfXTdfA-_kt3zDsneniKk/s640/Bumps+on+a+Log.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bumps on a log: Celery stalks with blueberries and dark chocolate floated in a peanut butter-honey-cinnamon mixture all dusted with confectioner's sugar.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-5852761419152987362012-07-17T21:56:00.002-07:002012-07-17T21:56:39.236-07:00Blueberries & dark chocolate<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Late night snack: blueberries with chunks of dark chocolate.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-59820361371058102432012-07-15T21:34:00.000-07:002012-07-15T21:34:18.813-07:00Old Bay meets honey.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCETacQf2Z1HX-P5QdtWh-AzLAhDhkwYoD_r-cwy2fO_9KLKqmOvBXE1iodQXQGZuIPiH5ruMV2lfIdCEj6odMbCUrUNACVQr4Qrah02e32Ik6pVDOImC3Y9PWPraV8dizFUlVTUCPgnh/s1600/Old+Bay+Chicken.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCETacQf2Z1HX-P5QdtWh-AzLAhDhkwYoD_r-cwy2fO_9KLKqmOvBXE1iodQXQGZuIPiH5ruMV2lfIdCEj6odMbCUrUNACVQr4Qrah02e32Ik6pVDOImC3Y9PWPraV8dizFUlVTUCPgnh/s640/Old+Bay+Chicken.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken breast spent a few hours in a brine, then butterflied and glazed with an Old Bay and honey mixture, then grilled and re-glazed. Corn bread stuffing with leeks and thyme. Green beans and fresh corn. Belly is happy.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-51865337443758223952012-07-10T21:52:00.002-07:002012-07-10T21:53:10.519-07:00Rabbit<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rabbit thigh and tenderloin; pan seared, then braised in an oniony lemon-garlic chicken broth reduction. Served with rosemary potatoes and carrots. Me thinks it may be time for a new camera, some lights, and maybe a photography lesson or two.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-64008922771700144192012-07-09T22:44:00.001-07:002012-07-10T00:49:38.558-07:00Dark Chocolate Ice Cream<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1EgB3LlP1UK3ec5GDDXN5SiEeXXqfB5Kiy4g-wHkVqM8MWPzlNmENza0woXA31eByL4PwuVqq8_R7jB_-5L2aBkF6eYrPyXwe10cwtD8kYdGSzC2T9sDEA6c_0cV2vr25RxNocDSYOWWh/s1600/Dark+Chocolate+Ice+Cream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1EgB3LlP1UK3ec5GDDXN5SiEeXXqfB5Kiy4g-wHkVqM8MWPzlNmENza0woXA31eByL4PwuVqq8_R7jB_-5L2aBkF6eYrPyXwe10cwtD8kYdGSzC2T9sDEA6c_0cV2vr25RxNocDSYOWWh/s640/Dark+Chocolate+Ice+Cream.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade, handmade, dark chocolate ice cream with cold blueberries. Yeah, you wish you were me right now.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-26569976498818251712012-07-09T22:26:00.002-07:002012-07-09T22:26:47.520-07:00Wing Night!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0h3PPS-cxKyuuS_w4sVgov66jN0w9o8YPDqGFd4shEnhyphenhyphenqA4IPe91zZqKn6lMW7sjebwkOuiQfHeGXTIGPzzWT4XVLjDPXnJ0Dk_c8L2fysd0GGR_RJednZN1OumpJ6KZlupXS93J5Gy-/s1600/Wings.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0h3PPS-cxKyuuS_w4sVgov66jN0w9o8YPDqGFd4shEnhyphenhyphenqA4IPe91zZqKn6lMW7sjebwkOuiQfHeGXTIGPzzWT4XVLjDPXnJ0Dk_c8L2fysd0GGR_RJednZN1OumpJ6KZlupXS93J5Gy-/s640/Wings.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wings from the grill: Two each of BBQ, hot sauce, a different hot sauce, naked, Old Bay, and garlic. Served with ranch, BBQ sauce, and Texas toast.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-48932661593487370532012-07-08T14:55:00.002-07:002012-07-08T14:55:19.116-07:00Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhnif8ayhgnJIS_mdm-HU4q9XNddEHGleGA3q3KB_rwlhkpgbikE0FCZcIJSo68k1XccTHy0GeG6iwr1pvNzPrlLMBA2MkW5ZCG7RqEFt6ENP-ida0LKb93vN9MYaV3dvqj9fU8jOgD2_/s1600/Avacado+Egg+Salad+Sandwich.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhnif8ayhgnJIS_mdm-HU4q9XNddEHGleGA3q3KB_rwlhkpgbikE0FCZcIJSo68k1XccTHy0GeG6iwr1pvNzPrlLMBA2MkW5ZCG7RqEFt6ENP-ida0LKb93vN9MYaV3dvqj9fU8jOgD2_/s640/Avacado+Egg+Salad+Sandwich.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fork-mushed avocado with a bit of red onion, chive, a little mayo, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. The roughly chopped eggs are folded in and served on fresh country white bread.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-83200407578431544232012-07-07T14:39:00.000-07:002012-07-07T14:39:31.165-07:00Big Salad<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEvTKUK53BUvmMdDSFwqyPXWkd4_q-lQnFelOZaphxxMv4s5DN82rYNp2-LeU1lNwteXQ_poTXL79ixEAG8fZ6t4ONGT9cKi8I9HqT1JF-v1ni2UStb9YZ6UKyFd2vipli0R7Fxlvz8eK/s1600/Big+Salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEvTKUK53BUvmMdDSFwqyPXWkd4_q-lQnFelOZaphxxMv4s5DN82rYNp2-LeU1lNwteXQ_poTXL79ixEAG8fZ6t4ONGT9cKi8I9HqT1JF-v1ni2UStb9YZ6UKyFd2vipli0R7Fxlvz8eK/s640/Big+Salad.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big Salad: Spinach base with carrots, red bell peppers, green olives, chopped chicken, black beans, and some of the spicy ranch that I used on the fried green beans from earlier.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459215623832414136.post-40931284089090116702012-07-07T11:31:00.002-07:002012-07-07T11:31:53.310-07:00GB2<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The recipe is virtually the same as last time, though the sauce is now a spicy cayenne ranch. This attempt was mostly about improving the process and presentation. That's not true; this attempt was mostly about me eating green beans. It was secondarily about improving process and presentation, both of which I did. I just wish I had a lemon wedge to serve on the side.</td></tr>
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<br />Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367191592201156901noreply@blogger.com0