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Everyday Style & Recipes. Est. 2010

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Pesto Pasta with Paprika Grilled chicken

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As soon as I made my first batch of spinach pesto I threw it on penne along with some spicy grilled chicken. The paprika rubbed chicken added a nice counterpoint to the creamy pesto sauce.  Even though it was a simple spice rub (paprika and olive oil)  it tasted great.  Before grilling, I tenderized the chicken by pounding it thin.  The pasta was flavorful and the warm colors of the chicken and green pasta were very pleasing to the eye as well!  I topped the pasta with a little crumbled feta and walnuts.

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Reuben Sandwich

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Since I have been craving some hot sandwiches, John recommended that we try Reubens. Then he told me that sauerkraut was involved and I got worried. The smell of sauerkraut is kind of intimidating. Then I tried it out of the jar and it wasn’t too good. John just spoons it out throws it on a hot dog and i’m just like ‘wow’.

I have also never tried pastrami before so this definitely was a whole group of new flavors. I like trying unfamiliar foods though so I decided to keep my mind open. The sauerkraut tasted a lot better after it had been drained and sauteed. It was actually really tasty on the sandwich since the dressing, rye, cheese, and meat were enhanced by its flavor. So, I will be using kraut again on reuben sandwiches for sure–but hot dogs? Noo way.

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