Monthly Archives: August 2009

Erica's Kitchen – 1

Posted on August 29, 2009 by admin

Given the title of my website, I thought it fitting to share some pictures and thoughts on my “workspace”… AKA my kitchen. Now, I wouldn’t lie to you nice people, I do in fact have a messy kitchen. Here is … Continue reading →

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Guacamole

Posted on August 25, 2009 by admin

Ok people, here it is. This recipe is the reason I have friends. I have changed people’s opinions of avocados with this puppy. If you have a friend that is afraid of avocados or hesitant to try them, serve this … Continue reading →

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Butter Chicken

Posted on August 21, 2009 by admin

This recipe is easily in my top 5 favourites. If I could ask you to make one of my recipes, this would be it. Last winter my brother invited myself and our cousins for dinner and made this for us. … Continue reading →

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First Date Salad

Posted on August 20, 2009 by admin

There is no more appropriate title for this recipe. I have made it on so many dates, particularly first dates. It’s always a hit with the sweet dressing, fresh strawberries, and crunchy pecans. It’s dead simple and you should make … Continue reading →

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Beefy Cheesy Manicotti

Posted on August 20, 2009 by admin

The title rhymes! You have to try it! Do not fear the strange Italian pasta! This recipe does require a bit of prep but its well worth it. The ingredients are similar to lasagna but assembled a bit differently. This … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread

Posted on August 19, 2009 by admin

Some notes on bananas… I hardly ever eat bananas yet I seem to buy them regularly. This is because bananas have a secret… locked deep inside their stringy yellow slippery peel lies a delightful, mushy, surprise. Bananas don’t go bad. … Continue reading →

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Cream-Cheese & Feta Pinwheels

Posted on August 19, 2009 by admin

This recipe comes to us from the lovely and fabulous, Caitie Rosen. Between the two of us, this recipe has made appearances at pot-lucks across the country. It’s simple, quick, and you will have a hard time sharing. Ingredients 8 … Continue reading →

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Pizza

Posted on August 19, 2009 by admin

Note: While I get things going at mymessykitchen there won’t be a lot of pictures in my posts… those will get updated as I go. Patience young grasshoppers! Update: Now with pictures! Ingredients: 1 cup All-purpose flour 1/2 cup Whole … Continue reading →

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