Opera Singer in the Kitchen

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Basil Scalloped Tomatoes with Croutons and Homemade Parmesan Cheeze

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Hi y'all! How are things going? The week sure is going by fast and while it has been a little hot here in MI, we have also enjoyed some summer showers.I have been enjoying a lot of good workouts lately combining Zumba, kickboxing, a weights class, and racquetball games with Ryan. I find myself working out twice a day and feeling WONDERFUL! I have been definitely been limiting my carb intake and … [Read more...]

Mujaddara with Cucumber Tomato Mint Relish

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenCan I get some Lebanese or Syrian food? This is probably one of my favorite cuisines but one I do not often try or remember to make. Last week I was craving lentils, perhaps because my body wanted either protein or iron, but in either case, I listened and quickly prepared a meal that was filling, delicious and all together nutritious.Ryan cannot stand lentils or … [Read more...]

Vegan Eggplant Timbale

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI hope everyone is surviving this heat and humidity. We have been keeping busy trying no to let the summer colds come out in full blast.I had several comment a few days back letting me know that coconut water was the thing to drink to relieve migraines and to regain some electrolyte balance. My mother had also mentioned it to me so I remembered I had a … [Read more...]

Wild Mushroom Pâté with Crudités

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI hope everyone has had a great weekend because the week is upon us already! My weekend was filled with interesting tidbits ranging from a crazy and deranged migraine to a mildly sick husband to a then nice visit with a friend from Texas. I know it is a mixture of things but I can say right now that my Sunday is ending on a nice note. I think I finally figured … [Read more...]

BBQ Seitan Ribz

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BBQ Seitan Ribz with Romaine and Kale SaladFrom An Opera Singer in the KitchenToday was my first day plunging back into my exercise routine and boy did it have repercussions. I woke up at 8am and chose to go to my gym's kickboxing class since I knew that I was not going to be able to go in the evening. I remember telling the instructor that I would be taking my own pace since I did not want to … [Read more...]