Keys to the Cucina

Homemade Granola with Honey and Maple Syrup

March 6, 2014 9:45 am \ 2 Comments \ by Alexe

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Every week when I’m at the grocery store, I peruse the cereal aisle looking for a new cereal to try. … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Breakfast \ Tagged: breakfast, brown sugar, cereal, fiber, granola, healthy, homemade, honey, maple syrup, old fashioned oats, snack, yogurt

Jambalaya with Turkey Kelbasa, Chicken and Shrimp

March 4, 2014 10:43 am \ 6 Comments \ by Alexe

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Happy Fat Tuesday y’all! How about some jambalaya in your life on this lovely day? I made it yesterday during … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: cajun, chicken breasts, fat tuesday, jambalaya, mardi gras, new orleans, shrimp, spicy, turkey kelbasi

Cabbage Wraps with Mango Quinoa, Teriyaki Shrimp & Cilantro Pesto

February 28, 2014 10:19 am \ 4 Comments \ by Alexe

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Back in the fall, I was really on the quinoa train and incorporated it in a lot of my dishes. … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: appetizer, asian, cabbage wrap, cilantro pesto, jalapeno, lettuce wrap, mexican, pf changs, shrimp, soy, spicy

Brie Grilled Cheese with Granny Smith Apples and Fig Spread

February 26, 2014 8:25 am \ 2 Comments \ by Alexe

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I’ve recently started a little affair with this thing called Dalmatia Fig Spread. I brought it to a wine and … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Appetizers, Mains \ Tagged: appetizer, brie cheese, comfort food, dalmatia fig spread, fig spread, granny smith apple, grilled cheese, pepper, sandwich

Pizza Night for Two: {Hers} Ricotta & Squash Pizza {His} Strawberry Tomato Sauce, Bacon & Mozzarella

February 20, 2014 9:22 am \ 8 Comments \ by Alexe

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Every time I break out my rolling pin and pizza dough, I am reminded of Nana, my maternal grandmother and … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: bacon, date night, mozzarella, pizza, ricotta cheese, strawberry tomato sauce, zucchini

Baked Barbecue Chicken Thighs and Wilted Swiss Chard

February 18, 2014 9:55 am \ 6 Comments \ by Alexe

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I’m about to present to you the most simple, quick, and delicious recipe for a weeknight meal. For a while … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: barbecue, bbq, chicken, easy, healthy, spicy, sweet, sweet baby ray's, tangy, wilted swiss chard

Homemade Ravioli Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Red Swiss Chard & Strawberry Tomato Sauce

February 13, 2014 7:45 am \ 9 Comments \ by Alexe

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For the second edition of Valentine’s Day “in” this week, I made homemade heart-shaped ravioli with my new pasta machine … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: date night, homemade ravioli, italian, pasta, rose's luxury, strawberry tomato sauce, valentine's day, washington d.c., wine pairing

Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Parmesan & Lemon Risotto

February 11, 2014 7:52 am \ 3 Comments \ by Alexe

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I am so excited to share a couple of date night recipes for two this week in honor of Valentine’s … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: date night, lemon, parmesan, risotto, scallops, valentine's day

Israeli Couscous and Shrimp with Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

February 6, 2014 7:58 am \ 6 Comments \ by Alexe

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Ever since i was little, I’ve loved shrimp. I have fond memories of overdosing on it back in ’99 at … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: avocado, chili, cilantro, dressing, healthy, israeli couscous, lime, pearl couscous, shrimp

Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey and Mashed Sweet Potatoes

February 4, 2014 7:57 am \ Leave a Comment \ by Alexe

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Ever since DC has turned into the arctic tundra with some of the coldest temperatures in years, all I’m craving … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: ground turkey, healthy, mashed sweet potatoes, parsley, rosemary, sage, shepherd's pie, thyme, winter meals

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