Monthly Archives: April 2013

Champagne Deviled Egg Tea Sandwiches

Posted on April 26, 2013 by swellkid recipes

These are light and elegant and perfect for a Mother’s Day tea party or luncheon.  I wanted to make egg salad sandwiches that tasted like a deviled egg- if you don’t want to puree, feel free to just mash with … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and Pea Salad with Fried Shallots

Posted on April 24, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This is a welcome departure from your every day greens and dressing. I was inspired by a fava bean/asparagus salad recipe in Bon Appetit.  The salad is served cold, but be sure to save the frying of the shallots for … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Apricot Tagine

Posted on April 19, 2013 by swellkid recipes

I adapted this recipe from a book I read recently called The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz.  It’s one of the few recipes in the book that’s not a dessert(which all looked fabulous too).  The book is a funny … Continue reading →

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Special Dark Chocolate Pudding

Posted on April 12, 2013 by swellkid recipes

I recently read an article in Saveur about the best types of chocolate for making homemade chocolate pudding.  Surprisingly there were a few supermarket brands of chocolate that were clear winners in the experiment.  One of them being Hershey’s Special … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa

Posted on April 10, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Turn on the slow cooker on your way out the door.  Come home and spend 5 minutes throwing together this simple salsa, and you’ve got a healthy and flavorful meal in no time.  Taco night is all about the toppings… … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Posted on April 7, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This recipe comes from my friend Joelle.  She inspires me to create really great tasting vegan dishes.  When she brought these cupcakes to work one day I honestly couldn’t believe they were vegan.  Don’t make these because they’re vegan, make … Continue reading →

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