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Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese with Bacon

September 3, 2015 by 918 Plate 2 Comments

Everybody loves macaroni and cheese, right? It’s very high on my list. Partly because cheese is a main ingredient, and it is on “the list” of foods I would live on. I’ll eat it all – fake cheese, real cheese, rotini, shells. Like…I love a good greek yogurt mac but also would kill over a bowl of Velveeta shells. Foodie struggles. My dad always used to say if I kept eating so many noodles, I would turn into one. Luckily…I’m almost 24 and still not a noodle!

This is a quick weeknight meal that we make often, with or without the bacon. Leave out the bacon for a simple vegetarian dish. We seem to always have the ingredients on hand and it comes together very quickly. You can use any combination or type of cheese you want….

Pesto Caprese Salad: Three Ways

August 20, 2015 by 918 Plate Leave a Comment

I have not always been a tomato fan. In fact…This is one of the few ways I will eat a raw tomato, just purely based on the fact that there are too many other things involved that I like to eat. (Other ways include and are limited to: Pico de Gallo.) Traditional Caprese Salad is made with plain basil leaves, but what’s the fun in that, really? All of the following forms you’ll see today have incorporated pesto. Don’t worry, it doesn’t make them hard to make!

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Simple Dill Pickle Spears

July 16, 2015 by 918 Plate 2 Comments

Simple Dill Pickle Spears

Confession 2 of Cucumber Month: I don’t eat these, either. I know, I’m terrible. But I do trust my tried-and-true taste tester hubs that does happen to like pickles, and he thought very highly of them. I also made him a jar of “special” spicy pickles with a quartered jalapeño in it. Let me just tell you: don’t rub your nose after stirring that brine with your fingers, mmkay? Your nose will go numb.

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Cucumber Kimchi (+ Video!)

July 9, 2015 by 918 Plate 7 Comments

First of all, I want to welcome you all to what I’m going to call CUCUMBER MONTH. If you haven’t heard, my teeny cucumber plant has taken over a third of my garden bed, and has since produced over 25 cucumbers…as of today. Today, I found one that was MASSIVE under a couple of leaves. I’ve been documenting some of my harvests on Instagram, so you can see here and here what this monster has become. No need to #shoplocal when you can #eatlocal out of your own backyard! I’ve got lots of cucumber deliciousness coming your way, so get ready!

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Coquilles St. Jacques

July 2, 2015 by 918 Plate Leave a Comment

GUEST KITCHEN: ROOMMATE RACHEL!

I admit: this recipe doesn’t fit the 918 Plate “formula.” None of these things did we buy at the farmer’s market…But I shot and cooked this dish with my college roommate prior to the launch of 918 Plate, and felt like it deserved a post!

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Cajun Smashed Potatoes

June 26, 2015 by 918 Plate Leave a Comment

I totally have not had time to post…wahhh. And I’ve been really dissastified with my photos recently, so I’m sorry. I promise I’m trying!

Potatoes are a top favorite food group around here. These are a super easy side dish, a great French fry alternative.

After finding these teeny potatoes at the farmer’s market, I knew exactly what to do! I made these for the first time when Pinterest was barely off the ground. Who ever came up with this idea first was a genius!

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Light & Fresh Potato Salad

June 11, 2015 by 918 Plate 2 Comments

This is potato salad with a healthier spin – it’s packed with veggies and has a light and fresh taste!

I will tell you, I haven’t ever really eaten potato salad because I don’t care for mayo or mustard. This one has just enough mustard for the color, and no mayo to speak of. This is a great way to throw together something tasty and hearty. I brought this to a pool party this weekend, and it was a hit! People really liked the asparagus and artichokes inside.

Since becoming a “real” adult, I have actually enjoyed getting to try new veggies and expand my taste horizons. Blogging has been a great help in encouraging new flavors and combinations. I wish I would have known at a younger age that roasted asparagus with lemon is basically like weeknight heaven. Teaching kids healthy choices should be a top priority for caregivers.

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