Monthly Archives: April 2012

Meatless Monday: Spinach Empanadas

Posted on April 30, 2012 by simplytastybits

Meatless Monday is an excellent challenge in our house now to get creative. We’re cooking lots of new things and scouring magazines and blogs for fun vegetarian ideas. These empanadas came from a back issue of Food & Wine. I … Continue reading →

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Loaded Egg Salad

Posted on April 24, 2012 by simplytastybits

Sometimes the weekends can get away from us. We often have trouble finding free ones for a relaxing time at home or for making plans with our friends who live in the area. Weekends often become weekend trips here and … Continue reading →

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Blackbyrd Oyster Happy Hour

Posted on April 12, 2012 by simplytastybits

The other night as I left work, I felt some relief after a long day of ups and downs. I walked a few extra blocks before catching the bus home. But when I got off the bus I just was … Continue reading →

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Meatless Monday: Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Olives

Posted on April 9, 2012 by simplytastybits

Gnocchi, along with pasta, is one of those dishes that is truly best when freshly made. Yes I eat pasta from the box and I’ve had gnocchi from refrigerated packets. But nothing, and I mean nothing, beats the starchy, succulent … Continue reading →

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Low-Fat Banana Bread

Posted on April 5, 2012 by simplytastybits

I don’t know about you, but in our house bananas are a daily snack. There’s a fine balance to a constant supply of bananas. If you already have a few that will be eaten but you are at the store, … Continue reading →

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