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Goat Cheese, Shrimp & Veggie Pizza

Posted on January 10, 2011 by beckyajohnson

One of my goals for 2011 is to make more food from scratch. Seriously, there are so many added preservatives, pesticides and hormones in a lot of store-bought food, I believe in being aware of everything I’m consuming. For New Year’s Eve … Continue reading →

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Martini Time Show at the M Resort

Posted on October 17, 2010 by beckyajohnson

My friend Crystal won 4 tickets to Martini Time with Chef Tina Martini, a live cooking show at the M Resort in Las Vegas. Lucky for me, I was one of the three friends she chose to invite. I have … Continue reading →

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Shrimp & Butternut Squash Risotto

Posted on October 15, 2010 by beckyajohnson

Being a foodie, one of my favorite things about fall is butternut squash. Last year around this time I made an excellent vegan recipe for Apple-Pumpkin Risotto with Carmelized Onions, taken from Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s ‘Nickel and Dined’ column in … Continue reading →

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Homemade Cinnamon-Apple Crisps

Posted on August 23, 2010 by beckyajohnson

With apple season now upon us, here is a good way to preserve your bounty. The ingredients are super simple and you can adjust the quantities accordingly depending on the abundance of your harvest. For my version, I used 10 … Continue reading →

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