Southwest Chicken Salad with Avocado Buttermilk Dressing

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Yesterday, Debbie came into work with the best gift a boss could ask for — a HUGE bag full of fresh, hand-picked Michigan asparagus. I was beyond excited (I LOVE asparagus) and it’s the first time I’ve ever had truly fresh asparagus…much less local. I ate it raw for breakfast that morning. Yes, it was… Read more →

Maple Glazed Salmon with Tomato-Dill Couscous

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When did yesterday get weird? Hmm. During my morning cup of coffee, I decided to get on Twitter and thank my Illini basketball players for a fabulous season. Unfortunately, they were knocked out of the NCAA tournament after a very questionable call with just over 90 seconds left in the game. The guys were so… Read more →

Sesame-Orange Shrimp + Weekly Menu

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My boss’s birthday was yesterday and on Friday evening, there was a birthday shindig at his house. Knowing how neurotic he is about tidiness and “everything has its place” mentality, I think most people were beyond curious to see what his house was like. I’ll say this much: his suits are hung 2 inches apart… Read more →

Mussel Risotto

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Confession: I watch The Bachelor. While I don’t watch on Monday nights like most of the world because I always have hockey games on Mondays, I was able to catch up last night. I had a hunch that AshLee would be the one headed home. I really like Lindsey — she seems like a down… Read more →

Mongolian Beef + Weekly Menu

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I, Nicole Morrissey, have a problem. I buy too many cookbooks. I am OBSESSED with cookbooks. With the holidays come a lot of gatherings and get-togethers. Just for work, my peers and I are having a happy hour that includes a grab bag, plus the Nutrition Services department is putting together a basket for the… Read more →