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Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)

A log cabin in northwest Rhode Island

Food blogging at The Perfect Pantry® and Soup Chick® from my log house kitchen.

Interests: travel, cooking, reading, photography, art (seeing and making), trying to get tomatoes to grow in my herb garden.

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Peruvian garbanzo Swiss chard stew/garbanzo con acelga, from Provecho Peru

Enjoy beans and greens together in this hearty Peruvian stew. Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Soup Chick®

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Roasted asparagus hummus recipe

Just in time for summer entertaining, this veggie hummus made with roasted asparagus gets any party started. Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at The Perfect Pantry®

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Recipe for shrimp with Meyer lemon-dill dipping sauce

Wow your guests with this dish of jumbo shrimp and Meyer lemon dipping sauce. Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at The Perfect Pantry®

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Cocoa powder (Recipe: cocoa-cumin-allspice rubbed rib-eye steak)

Get your grill on, for this rib-eye steak rubbed with cocoa, cumin and allspice. Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at The Perfect Pantry®

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Vegan lentil chili with roasted red peppers, olives, and green onion, from Kalyn's Kitchen

Here's another great Meatless Monday option: vegan lentil chili made with two varieties of lentils. Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Soup Chick®

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The Pantry Quiz #35

Get the skinny, this week on The Pantry Quiz. Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at The Perfect Pantry®

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How to use cumin (and five favorite recipes)

Take a world tour in your own kitchen, with these favorite recipes that use cumin. Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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Tomato sauce (Recipe: one-one-one spaghetti sauce)

Spaghetti sauce, as basic as it gets. Add one of a lot of things! Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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North African vegetable stew, from No Recipes

For Meatless Monday, a North African vegetable stew you'll want to make with whatever you find at the farmers' market. Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at Soup Chick®

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Recipe for Rhode Island weiner spice meatballs

Make a batch of Rhode Island's famous weiner spice mix, and add some Ocean State zing to your meatballs. Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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The Pantry Quiz #34

What is it? Today, on The Pantry Quiz. Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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Slow cooker turkey breast recipe for sandwiches, salads and pasta

Get your slow cooker on! Make a boneless turkey breast and use it for sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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Chilled asparagus orange soup, from A Veggie Venture

Asparagus and orange combine in this irresistible chilled soup. Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Soup Chick®

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Mocha sour cream cake recipe

Serve this make-ahead-and-freeze mocha cake for dessert, dusted with a bit of confectioners sugar. Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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Roasted veggie soup, from Gluten-Free Easily

Roast almost any vegetables you have, and turn them into this gorgeous soup. Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Soup Chick®

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Recipe for cauliflower salad with white beans, feta and pine nuts

For Meatless Monday, try this cauliflower salad with beans, salty cheese and crunchy pine nuts. Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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The Pantry Quiz #33

Are you keen on quinoa? Come and play The Pantry Quiz today! Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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Garlic soup Provencal, from More Than Burnt Toast

Garlic soup pairs so well with a grilled cheese sandwich. Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Soup Chick®

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Recipe for grilled Asian turkey breast with soy, garlic and chili paste

Get your grill on for this garlicky, spicy turkey. Great in sandwiches, wraps, or pasta salad. Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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Recipe for roasted asparagus with Sriracha drizzle

Roast (or grill) some fresh asparagus spears, and drizzle on a spicy Sriracha mayo sauce. Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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Sopa serrana (Andean soup), from Provecho Peru

A hearty soup from Peru: beef, beans, squash and more. Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Soup Chick®

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Recipe for roasted red pepper, basil and parmesan johnnycakes

These savory mini cornmeal cakes with roasted red pepper, basil and parmesan cheese, make perfect party appetizers. Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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The nesting instinct.

We're not the only ones living at the log house this spring. Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Log House Life

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The Pantry Quiz #32

Today in The Pantry Quiz, we're all about eggs. Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at The Perfect Pantry®

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Shrimp coconut curry noodle soup, from Amee's Savory Dish

Combine shrimp, noodles, and Thai yellow curry paste in this flavorful and very easy soup. Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Soup Chick®

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