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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Spicy Sweet Potato Black Bean and Mushroom Enchiladas
So I finally made enchiladas that actually look somewhat like enchiladas. It’s been a long time coming. Well want to know a secret? These were pretty good, but I actually think the messy, sloppy, ugly enchiladas tasted better! Spicy Sweet … Continue reading
Quinoa Trail Mix Bites
“Amazeballs” seems to have made its way into the lexicon as of late, and thanks to these little guys I finally know what it means. Just a bit sweet, these are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up or pre-workout snack. Best of … Continue reading
Got a New Look!
It’s a month for new looks… for me and the Messy Kitchen at least! The Messy Kitchen’s new look was well planned out and successfully executed. Mine? Not so much. It was a morning of first world problems: there was … Continue reading
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Armenian Pastries for April’s Daring Bakers’ Challenge
The Daring Bakers’ April 2012 challenge was hosted by Jason at Daily Candor. We were able to choose between two Armenian standards: nazook and nutmeg cake. Nazook is a layered yeasted dough pastry with a sweet filling, and nutmeg cake … Continue reading
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Tagged armenian pastries, daring baker's, Daring Bakers Challenge, nazook, nazouk
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Parsnip-Pear Soup with Balsamic Reduction
Not only did it drop about 30 degrees on Sunday and start to rain, but it was also one of those days where I messed up everything I tried to do. It started with the batch of quinoa I was making … Continue reading
Excuse Montage
The Messy Kitchen has been a bit vacant lately. I apologize, but I have an excuse… I’ve been hanging out with these guys. Really, can you blame me? The coming week promises to be even busier, but I will have … Continue reading
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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Veggie Burgers
I decided to try out a new veggie burger for our meatless Monday dinner last night. You know how I feel about these chickpea burgers (or if you don’t: I could, and have, eaten them every night for a week), but … Continue reading
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Tagged black beam burgers, gluten-free, sweet potato, vegan, vegetable burgers, vegetarian, veggie burgers
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A Makeover for Taco Night
We had a good deal of pulled pork left over from the batch I made for the parsnip arepas and tacos seemed like the perfect solution for putting it to good use. I remember always enjoying taco night growing up. … Continue reading
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April Daring Cooks Challenge and a Taste of Things to Come
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my goals for this blog. Not so much in terms of what I want to get out of it personally, but more in terms of what I want to bring to you. As much fun … Continue reading
Baked Falafel Pie
This baked falafel pie from Heat Oven to 350 is a great way to lighten up traditionally deep-fried falafels. It’s also a simple, colorful dish to bring to your next potluck or picnic. Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas (or about 2 1/2 cups … Continue reading
