Notes from a Messy Kitchen

The Science Behind Asparagus Pee + Asparagus & Sweet Potato Soup with Bacon and Poached Egg

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

You know those revelations that just totally rock your world and skew your entire perspective of the universe? Like when we learned the world wasn’t flat, the tooth fairy wasn’t real and that planting a Skittle in the garden doesn’t grow a package of Skittles anymore if you don’t live...

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Third Time’s the Charm: Paleo Banana Walnut Muffins {Leftovers Club}

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Remember last month, when I told you about how I had to make a second batch of Leftovers Club treats at the last minute because I didn’t like how the first batch turned out? Well, this time I’ve got even myself beat. It took me not one, not two, but three...

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Ugly But Delicious: Flourless Double Dark Chocolate Avocado Cookies

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Have you ever made something that you intended to share with a group and had it come out so unpresentable that you decided to hold off, but then when you tasted it discovered that it’s actually really delicious and you’re kind of glad you didn’t have to share it anyways?...

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Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies filled with Pumpkin Cashew Butter and Drizzled with Dark Chocolate

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Before I share with you some of the BEST COOKIES THAT EVER WERE you’re going to listen to me rant about something for a moment. Can we please talk about the use of the word “slutty” as an adjective describing food? I mean, let’s back things up for a minute…...

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Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry with Beef)

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Last year at this time I was in South Korea eating my weight in kimchi and bulgogi washed down with generous amounts of soju. While you can never recreate the food to taste as good as did did in its home country (let’s be honest, half of a meal is its environment) that never...

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Tahini & Date Milkshake {Vegan}

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This holiday weekend has been about balance. After a fun night out on Friday, Saturday was spent on cleaning and (unfinished) home improvement projects. Yesterday we got up just after 6:00am so I could run my first half marathon of the year. It was slow (1:50:20) and exceedingly painful, but...

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Steak & Kimchi Summer Rolls

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From a long string of vegan recipes to bacon followed by steak. That’s how it goes here in the Messy Kitchen because, well… that’s how we eat! Don’t these Summer rolls look delectable? I’ve been wanting to make them for some time now, but just now made the plunge. Let’s be...

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Cuban Frittata with Bacon & Plantains {Paleo}

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It’s always nice to have ideas on hand of things you can make when you find out last minute you’re going to be serving a crowd. In this particular instance, I needed something I could make that wouldn’t require a store trip beyond our corner market. After a quick assessment...

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Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cake

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Last week I volunteered to make a birthday treat to celebrate one of my coworkers. I’m still getting to know folks, but I was tipped off that she likes peanut butter and chocolate. “And she’s a vegan?” you’re probably assuming. Well, actually no, and obviously neither am I. This just happened...

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Jerk Shrimp with Crispy Plantain Noodles {Paleo}

After eating beautiful paleo meals for five days, I was feeling extremely good by the end of the week. My tummy was feeling happy (and flat). Then Saturday happened. I’m pretty sure the healthiest thing I ate all day was a plate of shredded lettuce topped with taco meat and a few pieces...

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The Science Behind Asparagus Pee + Asparagus & Sweet Potato Soup with Bacon and Poached Egg

Johanna

Third Time’s the Charm: Paleo Banana Walnut Muffins {Leftovers Club}

Johanna

Ugly But Delicious: Flourless Double Dark Chocolate Avocado Cookies

Johanna

Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies filled with Pumpkin Cashew Butter and Drizzled with Dark Chocolate

Johanna

Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry with Beef)

Johanna

Tahini & Date Milkshake {Vegan}

Johanna

Steak & Kimchi Summer Rolls

Johanna

Cuban Frittata with Bacon & Plantains {Paleo}

Johanna

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cake

Johanna

Jerk Shrimp with Crispy Plantain Noodles {Paleo}

Johanna