Author Archives: Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Vietnamese (It’s Almost) Summer Rolls

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

  There is a new International food market in our neighborhood and I could not wait until it opened. So on a Saturday afternoon I went on an adventure to check it out. I fully expected to be disappointed, only … Continue reading →

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Lovey-Dovey Chocolate Decadence

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I admit it – I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. The sugar coated sweetness of cupids and hearts just isn’t my thing and my husband and I happily do not celebrate it. So why make a girlie love-y … Continue reading →

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The Whole (Avocado) Enchilada

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

It has been a very long and very cold winter so far. Something fresh, green and bright is definitely in order. It certainly isn’t going to happen outside anytime soon so I decided to take matters into my own hands … Continue reading →

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Spicy Cheesy Snow Day Cornbread

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Well, yet another snow storm is passing through the East. Not shocking as it is the 368th one this year (I may be slightly exaggerating). It seemed like the perfect opportunity to come home early and make a quick side … Continue reading →

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The Leaning Tower of Cake

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Chocolate. Peanut butter. Cake. Need I say more? I am not much of a peanut butter lover (please don’t stop reading because of my indiscretion) but when it is paired with rich, decedent chocolate there is something sublime about it. … Continue reading →

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Don’t be a (Roast) Chicken!

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Roasting a chicken is one of the easiest things you can do and also one of the most impressive. You just prepare it, stick it in the oven, set a timer and forget about it. What could be easier or … Continue reading →

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The Great Crepe

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I remember getting up on early mornings watching my grandmother create delicious breakfasts for the guests at her bed and breakfast. One of my favorite things to watch her make (and eat!) was her simple, elegant crepes. I loved watching … Continue reading →

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