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Roasted Red Pepper Soup

by Eugene on April 3, 2009 · 7 comments

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Even though we’ve barely broken into spring, Austin’s blue skies and 80° weather have tripped whichever part of my brain that controls grill use, window-inspired daydreaming, and urges to go canoeing. As such, I’m sliding of all the winter spices–nutmeg, cloves, and allspice, among others–to the back of the cabinet and setting my alarm for the farmer’s market.

This red pepper soup makes a summery, low-calorie alternative to its tomato cousin. It’s the very opposite of heavy, and it has a natural sweetness that’ll appeal to anyone who spent a day in the heat (or to anyone wishing they had been able to).

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Chicken and Basil Roulades with Mustard Sauce

by Eugene on December 31, 2008 · 4 comments

I have never been a fan of chicken breasts–they’re usually too dry, they have a rope-like texture, and they were always a part of my parents’ “healthy” dinners (boiled chicken, steamed broccoli, and a large helping of white rice). Indeed, experimenting with this recipe was the first time I’d bought a package of breasts in well over a year. Despite my misgivings, this dish turned out great. The breading was crunchy, the chicken was moist, and the sauce was full of creamy flavor. Best of all, it was low carb and gluten free.

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