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Green Smoothies

March 17, 2013

Happy St. Paddy’s Day, everyone! What are you guys doing to celebrate? Dan and I got a head start on celebrations last night and went to another couple’s house for Cocktail Night. The plan was for each couple to choose one type of liquor to be the basis of our cocktails, and then we’d all pick a different recipe to try. What did we make? I have no idea. My cocktail contribution was something called a Fuzzy Rita (Crown Royal, peach schnapps, lime juice, and orange juice), but I don’t remember the names of the other drinks. I can tell you, however, that they were all delicious. Delicious, and lethal. After four or five drinks last night, I was definitely feeling a little less...

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Egg Crepes

March 9, 2013

The problem with being addicted to Food Network is that it makes me want to eat all kinds of things I can’t have (because it’s midnight and I don’t have deep fried bacon in the house), and definitely should not have (seriously…don’t let me eat fried bacon). Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives is the worst. Every time I see Guy chomping into something greasy, gooey, porky, or crackly (i.e., every other scene), my mouth starts watering and I immediately become consumed with the urge to eat everything. Cuz, you know…if I can’t have the fried chicken biscuit Guy is shoveling into his mouth, I’m just gonna munch on everything in my pantry/fridge until I convince my tastebuds/stomach/brain that I am eating fried chicken biscuits. Self delusion...

Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse

March 3, 2013

Oh man, guys. I just realized that I missed my blog’s 3-year anniversary! Goddamnit. February was a terrible time for blogging, and I am a terrible blogger. But hey, better late than never, right? So, happy 3 years, Just Putzing Around the Kitchen! And, dear readers, thanks for sticking around so long! Have some strawberry cheesecake mousse. This stuff is so, so good, y’all. I’ve been dying to make it since my friend Sarah posted the recipe on her blog last month, and it’s now officially one of my top three favorite desserts. Dan’s too, judging by the way he inhaled his bowl and all the rest of leftover mousse I put in the fridge for later. It’s amazingly delicious — creamy, light, fruity, and tastes just...

S’mores Blossoms

February 27, 2013

Wow, it has been forever and a half since my last post, huh? Sorry guys. It’s been a little busy around here. No time to cook during the week, and no light to take pictures after work even if I did have the energy/motivation to cook. I would try to be a better person/blogger/fiance and whip up tasty meals on the weekend to make up for all the delivery pizza, but lately my weekends have been full of wedding planning. Only 6 months left, can you believe it? And there is still planning to be done! Oy… But hey, I haven’t forgotten you, dear readers! Look, I even made y’all a batch of S’mores Blossom cookies! Just kidding, they’re not for you…I made these for...

Steamed Pork Buns (Bao Zi)

February 10, 2013

Last year, for Chinese Lunar New Year, I made…a Strawberries & Cream Pie. Super delicious, but not exactly culturally relevant/appropriate. This year, I was determined to be a Good Chinese Girl and actually cook something Chinese. After all, it’s my dad’s zodiac year, and I wanted to make something in honor of his special year. Steamed pork buns (bao zi) were the first thing that came to mind, because my dad loves them, and they’re one of my favorite things to eat when I go home to see my parents. Plus, I figured steamed buns couldn’t be all that much harder or different than dumplings, which I had tackled a few times before. As it turns out, they are totally different, and I am terrible...

Omelette in a Mug

January 26, 2013

So, once again, Dan has abandoned me for the mountains of Tahoe. And guys? It’s pretty great. (Sorry Dan!) The house is quiet, my Kindle is loaded with new murder mysteries just waiting to be read, I’ve got The Hunger Games playing on TV, and there are two sleepy cats purring up a storm on either side of me on the couch. Life is pretty great. You know what else is great? Omelettes. Did you know that you can make a perfectly fluffy, savory omelette stuffed with cheese and vegetables and chicken…in a mug…in 5 minutes? And, not only will it be delicious and satisfying, but low cal and healthy as well? I know. It’s amazing. It may even be magic. It’s definitely my new favorite way to...

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