Tag Archives: healthy-ish

An Ode to Good Leftover Containers

Posted on August 19, 2015 by FoodArchMage

Oh, storage containers… Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

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Brownie Dip

Posted on July 22, 2015 by FoodArchMage

One of the things that differentiates a food mage from an enthusiastic cook is the ability to transform very dull ingredients into spectacular ones! Creating things that outwardly seem indulgent, but are actually either outright healthy… or at the very least … Continue reading →

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Not-cho Cheeze!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by FoodArchMage

People often ask me (they never do, I just wish they would), “But how do I know what you’re doing is magic, Arch Mage?” and I’d reply in my biggest, booming-ist “Merlin” voice, “Because I can make nacho “cheese” out … Continue reading →

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Deconstructed Lasagna

Posted on May 6, 2015 by FoodArchMage

A knowledge of the fundamentals of spells and magic has given me a lot of confidence. I know if I’m in a new, uncomfortable situation, I can go back to basics and at the very least, set the whole place … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Soup

Posted on April 29, 2015 by FoodArchMage

Spellcraft is all about building on what you already know, and that skill totally carries over to cooking! I’ve seen several different recipes for lasagna soup in my travels. It always seemed like a brilliant idea, but each recipe was … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter! Fried Rice

Posted on April 15, 2015 by FoodArchMage

So in a previous post I told a story about how I hated fried rice, but how one magical ingredient changed all that, and now fried rice and I can set aside our differences and live in harmony. Well, there … Continue reading →

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Un-chiladas!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by FoodArchMage

Un-chiladas! I’ve talked before about substitution, re-invention, and conjuration, and we’ve picked up a bit of alchemy along the way. Today’s recipe, though, is a different breed of magic. We’re working with fusion. I love black beans and salsa. Any … Continue reading →

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Baked Fried Rice

Posted on March 18, 2015 by FoodArchMage

This statement may be controversial, but I hate fried rice. I’m sure in part it’s because my stomach is sensitive to grease and onions, but fried rice also has an unappealing, burnt greasy taste, even when done “well”. When I … Continue reading →

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Banana Milkshake Illusion

Posted on March 11, 2015 by FoodArchMage

I don’t have the kind of sweet tooth that tolerates planning. Lots of people I know can get a tin of cookies on Sunday and save them until they get a craving later. Not me. My willpower is too consumed … Continue reading →

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Wonton Apple Pies

Posted on February 19, 2015 by FoodArchMage

There are not a lot of spells to make something smaller. Bigger, frequently makes more sense- if you’ve got a faithful dog, and you’re trying to intimidate someone, it makes much more sense to make the dog larger than to … Continue reading →

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