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grilled skirt steak with parsley and butter

Skirt Steak with Garlic Butter

August 7, 2016 by It's Cooking With Magda

Skirt steak is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat with a lot of flavor. Great for weeknight dinner as it cooks quickly. Serve it with your favorite salad. We are back from our trip to Yosemite which turned out to be fun and relaxing. The house we rented was supposed to have the internet connection but it didn’t. And guess what, we ended up talking to each other much more, playing games with the boys and reading. I started reading […]

Categories: beef, Dinner • Tags: beef, butter, garlic, meat, steak, summer

Beet Hummus

January 28, 2016 by It's Cooking With Magda

Make this gorgeous Beet Hummus to wow your friends at the next party. It only requires about 20 minutes of active work. It’s slightly sweet and tart, with a hint of spicy and a tad garlicky. Eat it with vegetables or spread on your pita bread. The first time I made this Beet Hummus I was really blown away. I mean, look at this rich, vibrant and gorgeous color! Unreal. Almost too pretty to be snacked away. The flavor is […]

Categories: Side Dishes, Snack Time • Tags: beets, chickpeas, garbanzo beans, garlic, hummus, pomegranate, tahini

Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

April 30, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Spaghetti and meatballs! Everyone needs the perfect recipe for this classic dish!Everyone loves spaghetti and meatballs. It is such a comfort food, one that often takes us back to our childhood. Many families have their own version of this recipe, one that’s passed down from generation to generation. This recipe is the ultimate meatball recipe for me and I hope to pass it on one day to my sons. These meatballs are super moist and soft thanks to ricotta cheese. […]

Categories: Dinner, Pasta • Tags: basil, garlic, Parmesan, pasta, ricotta cheese, spaghetti, turkey meatballs

Chickpea and Fennel Salad with Oranges

April 28, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Hearty and healthy salad full of sweet and citrusy touches, with some crunch and proteins, will leave you satisfied and feeling good. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are so versatile. They are wonderful in soups, curries, salads, wraps and are the main ingredient in hummus. Since they are an excellent source of plant-based proteins, chickpeas are very popular among vegetarians and vegans. I love chickpeas and a simple salad made with diced tomatoes, fresh herbs, some garlic and spices is often what […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: chickpeas, fennel, garbanzo beans, garlic, healthy, orange, salad, vegetarians