Healthy Breakfast Casserole
Sometimes, you need a healthy make-ahead breakfast. Whether you’re serving a crowd or trying to ease busy weekday mornings, this breakfast casserol...
17-11-2020 21:35
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Best Ever Green Beans
Honestly, I didn’t know green beans could be this good. Inspired by a classic French recipe (haricots verts amandine), this green bean recipe featu...
07-11-2020 21:37
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Creamy Golden Milk (Hot or Iced)
If you’re a fan of chai lattes and turmeric, you’re going to love this recipe. This ultra creamy golden milk is inspired by traditional Indian tu...
31-10-2020 21:39
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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers aren’t the kind your mom made. They’re meatless and loaded with fresh flavor. They’re cheesy as shown, yes, but they’re...
27-10-2020 21:38
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Perfect Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Have you carved your pumpkin yet" Let’s roast some pumpkin seeds to make a night of it! When I was growing up, we carved our jack o’lanterns ever...
23-10-2020 21:35
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Southwestern Corn Chowder
Make this Southwestern corn chowder for a cozy dinner at home! This vegetarian corn chowder recipe is fresh, wholesome and delicious. It’s perfect ...
15-10-2020 21:40
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Easy Pizza Sauce
Make this lively red pizza sauce recipe for your homemade pizzas! It comes together with basic pantry ingredients in about five minutes, no cooking r...
12-10-2020 21:39
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Ultimate Veggie Pizza
As a vegetarian for over a decade, I’ve eaten quite a few veggie pizzas. Truly fantastic veggie pizzas are few and far between. So, I combined all ...
07-10-2020 21:37
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Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
How about pizza tonight" Homemade pizza nights should be fun and easy, and that’s where this pizza dough recipe comes into play. It’s ready in 15...
05-10-2020 21:34
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Pasta alla Norma
We’re going back to Sicily! Pasta alla Norma is a delicious Sicilian pasta dish with eggplant, marinara and basil. I’m excited to introduce you t...
30-09-2020 21:35
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Vegetarian Succotash
Sufferin’ succotash! I promise, that’s my last Loony Tunes reference. This vegetarian succotash recipe is fresh, vibrant and bacon-free. It featu...
24-09-2020 21:33
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Caponata
Let’s make homemade caponata! This classic Sicilian appetizer or side dish is perfect for late summer meals. This recipe combines roasted (not frie...
22-09-2020 21:35
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How to Make Crostini
Who doesn’t love golden, crisp crostini" Crostini is crusty bread brushed with olive oil, toasted in the oven or in the grill to perfection. I love...
17-09-2020 21:34
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Perfect Roasted Green Beans
Have you tried roasted green beans" They’re new to me, so I’m excited to spread the word with this recipe! Roasted green beans are a light and he...
10-09-2020 21:37
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25 Summer Cocktails
What are you sipping this weekend" My best friend is coming to town to celebrate her birthday, and we’ll be clinking some homemade cocktails. Since...
05-09-2020 21:33
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Classic Mojito
Finally! I’ve figured out how to make the perfect homemade mojito. Mojitos are bubbly rum cocktails that taste minty-fresh, citrusy and a little sw...
03-09-2020 21:36
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Easy Tomato Salad
We have a surplus of tomatoes this summer, and it’s glorious. I dreamed up this simple tomato salad recipe to make use of the excess. I simply slic...
01-09-2020 22:03
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The Best Grilled Corn on the Cob
It’s corn season, and I’ve had a hankering for some great corn on the cob. You know the corn I’m talking about?golden and plump kernels with so...
26-08-2020 21:59
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Erin’s Peach & Avocado Green Salad
Have you had your fair share of peaches this summer" I certainly have not. I’m remedying that with my friend Erin Clarke’s vibrant peach, avocado...
26-08-2020 21:59
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Favorite Veggie Burgers
Have you met my favorite veggie burgers" If not, it’s about time! I have high standards for veggie burgers, and these put all the rest to shame. I ...
19-08-2020 21:34
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How to Make Simple Syrup
True to its name, simple syrup is so simple to make. And yet, homemade simple syrup can seem intimidating if you haven’t done it before! Today, Iâ€...
15-08-2020 21:36
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Tom Collins Cocktail
Do you know Tom Collins" The cocktail" If not, you’ve been missing out. I used to serve Tom Collins way back when I was a bartender, and I believe ...
15-08-2020 21:36
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Colorful Veggie Sesame Noodles
These sesame noodles are colorful and completely irresistible! I’m always excited when I find sesame noodles amongst a plethora of dishes at a gath...
11-08-2020 21:33
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Easy Homemade Pickles
What took me so long to make classic pickles" As it turns out, homemade dill pickles are simple, easy and delicious. They’re the perfect little sum...
06-08-2020 21:32
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Vegetarian “BLT” Sandwich
Here’s a vegetarian spin on a classic BLT sandwich! We should probably call it an “HLT” since we’re using halloumi cheese in place of bacon. ...
31-07-2020 21:36
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Refreshing Hibiscus Mocktail
I’ve indulged in my fair share of cocktails this year, but sometimes, I just want a fun, fizzy, non-alcoholic drink. Something cold to savor on a h...
28-07-2020 21:32
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Fresh Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Let me introduce you to one of the best meals I’ve had all season! These fresh black bean burrito bowls are made from scratch with simple, wholesom...
26-07-2020 21:34
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How to Cook Black Beans (From Scratch!)
Meet my go-to, foolproof black bean recipe! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to cook black beans from scratch, this guide is for you. These beans...
22-07-2020 21:35
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20-07-2020 21:35
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Mixed Berry Crisp (Gluten Free)
How about a fruity treat" On a summer evening, there’s not much better than a warm homemade crisp with cold vanilla ice cream. This mixed berry cri...
17-07-2020 21:33
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Cilantro Hemp Pesto
Looking for an easy way to liven up your meals" Add a fresh sauce! Let me introduce you to my latest favorite?this refreshing cilantro and hemp seed ...
14-07-2020 21:32
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Gluten-Free Banana Bread (Made with Almond Flour)
Are we still baking banana bread" Is that still a thing" Of course it is. I developed this gluten-free banana bread recipe in response to one of the ...
08-07-2020 21:32
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Tangy Lentil Salad with Dill & Pepperoncini
Some of my recipes start off with a strong concept or challenge, while others are designed to satisfy a craving. This lentil salad falls into the lat...
25-06-2020 21:31
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How to Make Flax “Eggs”
Let’s talk about flax eggs! We’re living in a strange alternate reality where flaxseed is often easier to find than actual eggs. Flax eggs, made ...
25-06-2020 21:31
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Gaby’s Roasted Beets and Labneh
Would you look at those colors"! This roasted beet side dish is the prettiest recipe I’ve made in a long time, and the leftovers look like an abstr...
25-06-2020 21:31
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Easy Pineapple Mint Popsicles
Craving a refreshing summer treat" An easy little project" Something sweet, but not too sweet" These minty pineapple ice pops are just the ticket. Th...
25-06-2020 21:31
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50+ Fresh Memorial Day Recipes
We’ve almost made it to the weekend! Here are 50+ fresh, healthy and delicious recipes to commemorate Memorial Day. I’ve organized them by breakf...
25-06-2020 21:31
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Healthy Banana Bread!
Want to make someone?s day" Bake them some banana bread! Just yesterday, I said, ?I?m going to bake some banana bread,? and watched a full-grown manâ...
25-06-2020 21:31
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
These chocolate crispy bars are a modern, abstract rendition of scotcheroos?the treats printed on Rice Krispies boxes in the 1960s. If you squint a l...
30-03-2020 22:10
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Food Storage Tips (Make Your Food Last Longer)
If you’re struggling to find recipes that suit your supplies right now, I’m right there with you. Grocery supplies in Kansas City are wacky this ...
26-03-2020 22:06
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Honey Butter Cornbread
Got some cornmeal in the back of your pantry" Great, let’s make cornbread! This cornbread recipe is my favorite. It’s made with browned butter, f...
24-03-2020 22:03
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20 DIY Pantry Recipes (Make Your Own Marinara Sauce & M
Earlier this week, I shared 50 pantry-friendly savory recipes and a printable pantry ingredient checklist. I hope you’re finding them helpful.
Tod...
19-03-2020 22:05
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Quick Chana Masala
Chana masala is one of my favorite menu items at Indian restaurants. It?s a hearty, saucy chickpea and tomato dish with warming spices. I bet you hav...
18-03-2020 22:04
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50 Pantry-Friendly Recipes & Substitutions That Work
There’s a lot going on right now, and we’ll get through it together. I asked on Instagram what kind of content you’d like to see as we stay hom...
17-03-2020 22:08
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Roasted Garlic Bread
My grandma Virginia makes the best garlic bread. It’s soft and buttery in the middle, irresistibly garlicky, and we all love it. Amongst a family o...
15-03-2020 22:06
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Lemony Green Pasta with Peas & Ricotta
Spring is here! It switched on like a light bulb about a week ago in Kansas City. The daffodils are on their way up, the birds are chirping, and Cook...
12-03-2020 22:04
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29 Healthy Comfort Food Recipes
We enjoyed a warm and sunny weekend here in Kansas City, but we’re expecting more snow tomorrow. So, I’m sharing some veggie-packed comfort food ...
24-02-2020 22:11
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Easy Green Goddess Dressing
This green goddess dressing is exactly what we need right now. It’s creamy, tangy, and fully loaded with fresh, herbal flavor. I’ve savored it by...
22-02-2020 22:03
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How to Cook Perfect Wild Rice
Let’s talk about wild rice. It’s nutty and earthy, irresistibly chewy-tender, and I can’t get enough of it. What is it, exactly" Wild rice is a...
18-02-2020 22:06
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Best Stuffed Shells
These stuffed shells are cheesy, saucy, and stuffed with the most delicious ricotta and spinach filling. I’m in love, and I think you will be, too....
14-02-2020 22:03
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How to Roast Garlic
Roasted garlic is a revelation. Have you tried it" When you roast garlic long enough, it transforms from pungent and crisp to mellow and soft. It’s...
11-02-2020 22:08
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07-02-2020 22:03
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Game Day Recipes + What to Cook This February
I’m ready to fast-forward to warm spring days and patio hang outs. Who’s with me"
This is the time of year when the winter blues get real and ev...
01-02-2020 22:03
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Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are my favorite! They’re pillowy-tender and sweet on the inside, and deliciously salty and caramelized on the outside.
Unli...
31-01-2020 22:02
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Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup
Like carrots" You’re going to love this carrot soup recipe. It’s luxuriously creamy and full of incredible roasted carrot flavor.
This classic ca...
26-01-2020 22:05
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12 Favorite Kale Salads (Plus, How to Make the Best Kale Sal
Why do I love kale salads" For starters, they’re a great pack-for-lunch option. Dressed kale salads keep well in the refrigerator for a couple of d...
21-01-2020 22:09
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Perfect Lentils, Every Time
Lentils have a lot going for them. They’re inexpensive, environmentally friendly, highly nutritious, and come in a range of colors and textures. Al...
20-01-2020 22:03
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My Top 10 Tools for Healthy Cooking
These are the cooking tools that I can’t cook without. They are the tools that I miss when I cook in other kitchens, and the items that I reach for...
12-01-2020 22:04
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Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
The Italians have graced us with countless delicious recipes. This is indisputable! I’ve loved pizza and spaghetti for as long as I can remember, o...
08-01-2020 22:04
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My Top 10 Recipes of 2019
This year was big, wonderful, and completely life-changing. We fast-forwarded through some major life events, which was trying at times but always wo...
01-01-2020 22:02
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Your Top 10 Recipes of 2019
What. A. Year. Twenty-nineteen was an absolute whirlwind around here (more about that tomorrow). Time seems to be at a welcome standstill for a momen...
30-12-2019 22:06
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Classic Manhattan Cocktail
Do you love a good Manhattan cocktail" I do. Manhattans are one of my go-to cocktails when we’re out and about. I’ve been working on my repertoir...
23-12-2019 22:08
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Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate and Wild Rice “S
This concept started out as a Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. It took a few twists and turns through the development process.
Here’s what we ended up...
19-12-2019 22:03
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16-12-2019 22:04
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Fresh Ginger Tea
Ever had real, fresh ginger tea" It’s soothing and invigorating at the same time. Ginger tea has been consumed for centuries, and yet it has only r...
12-12-2019 22:03
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Toasted Everything Bagel Seasoning
Do you love everything bagels" Me, too. They’ve always been my favorite. When we were little, our parents would take us to the bagel shop on Sunday...
08-12-2019 22:04
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04-12-2019 22:03
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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups
We’re coming in hot with a very last-minute Thanksgiving dessert recipe! The idea came to me when I was exasperated by yet another failed attempt t...
28-11-2019 21:59
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33 Meatless Thanksgiving Recipes
“What can vegetarians eat on Thanksgiving"” Speaking as a vegetarian, I don’t need or expect a designated entrée. I’m happy enjoying hearty s...
23-11-2019 22:03
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Peanut Butter Oat Cookies
I’d like to introduce you to my new favorite cookies. This peanut butter oatmeal cookie recipe yields cookies that are tender on the inside, chewy ...
22-11-2019 22:07
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Perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts are a revelation! The best roasted Brussels sprouts are crisp and golden on the outside, and tender on the inside. They’re...
20-11-2019 22:04
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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Party Nuts
These roasted mixed nuts are completely irresistible. They’re a little sweet, a little spicy, and nice and toasty.
These nuts will be a hit at your...
16-11-2019 22:01
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Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas
Healthy, attainable, feel-good recipes?those are my favorite. Take this simple green salad, which has been my go-to holiday salad for five years now....
13-11-2019 22:04
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Seriously Good Vegetable Soup
You know how most vegetable soups are pretty tired and “blah”" Not this one! This hearty homemade vegetable soup is full of fresh, wholesome flav...
11-11-2019 22:08
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Chilaquiles Rojos
Where have these red chilaquiles been all my life" Chilaquiles (pronounced chee-luh-key-lays) are a traditional Mexican breakfast made with tortilla ...
06-11-2019 22:02
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The Best Guacamole
Here is my fool-proof, authentic guacamole recipe. It’s creamy, fresh and completely irresistible. I’m sharing it with you today because my frien...
29-10-2019 22:11
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Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout Slaw
If you haven’t made this Brussels sprout slaw yet, you’ve been missing out! There’s a good chance you’ve missed this recipe, since it’s bee...
26-10-2019 22:09
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13 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
We carved pumpkins on the kitchen island last night. I think my pumpkin is the best; my husband claims that his is the best. Perhaps we’ll poll you...
22-10-2019 22:12
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Spicy Red Pepper & Feta Dip
It’s football season, and I’m here for it. I mean, I’m here for the party snacks. Someone please invite me to your watch party and I’ll bring...
17-10-2019 22:11
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Let’s cozy up with a bowl of warm, creamy butternut squash soup. Butternut squash and cool weather go together like they were made for each other?w...
16-10-2019 22:01
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Veggie Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Noodles
As promised! This is the made-from-scratch version of the teriyaki stir-fry that my husband whipped up with our leftover veggies. He’s so good at i...
10-10-2019 22:02
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Bold Teriyaki Sauce
I’m going to go ahead and say it: This isn’t authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce. It’s the American version of teriyaki sauce, with loads of ging...
07-10-2019 22:07
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27-09-2019 22:00
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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
We caught our first cool fall breeze this week. Do you know what that means" It’s pumpkin muffin time.
I snapped some new photos of my favorite pum...
26-09-2019 22:02
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Za’atar Spice Blend
I’m having a moment with za’atar, a classic Middle Eastern seasoning. Za’atar is a unique blend of herbal, earthy, savory, tangy and salty flav...
21-09-2019 21:59
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Ratatouille
It’s ratatouille season! Ratatouille is a classic end-of-summer French stew that’s fun to say (rat-tuh-TOO-ee) and fun to make. It’s packed wit...
18-09-2019 22:08
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Pimento Cheese
I love pimento cheese. There, I said it. If you’re not from the South, you might be wondering, “What is pimento cheese"”
Pimento cheese is a cl...
14-09-2019 22:04
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Crispy Bean Tostadas with Smashed Avocado and Jicama-Cilantr
Any tostada fans out there" If you love tacos, you’ll love tostadas. Tostadas are basically flat tacos with a crispy tortilla base. They’re a lit...
11-09-2019 22:03
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Layered Panzanella
Panzanella! A fun name for a bold summertime salad. Panzanella is Italy’s delicious solution for extra tomatoes and stale bread.
This panzanella sa...
04-09-2019 22:04
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Watermelon Salad with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
This recipe’s title doesn’t do this beauty justice. Look at it! This watermelon salad recipe is a showstopper, if I can say so myself.
This salad...
30-08-2019 21:59
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Kir Royale Cocktail
Is it too soon for a cocktail" Nah, I don’t think so. We’ve been celebrating with Kir Royale cocktails this summer, and I wanted to introduce you...
28-08-2019 22:01
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Blistered Shishito Peppers
Are you acquainted with shishito peppers" They are thin-skinned little green peppers that you can cook up in a skillet in ten minutes. Once they have...
23-08-2019 22:04
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Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
My now-husband asked me out for spring rolls and beer for our first date. I vividly remember walking into the nearby Thai restaurant to meet him. Our...
20-08-2019 21:58
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45 Recipes that Pack Well for Lunch
Eating too many sad desk lunches these days" No more! Below, you’ll find roughly 45 of my favorite recipes that pack well for lunch. Since there ar...
16-08-2019 21:57
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle
It’s peak tomato season, which means it’s also bruschetta season! By bruschetta, I mean the Americanized version of authentic Italian bruschetta,...
12-08-2019 21:58
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07-08-2019 21:59
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Mai Tai Cocktails
I’ve been meaning to share this epic mai tai recipe with you for months! I found the recipe in my friend Alana Kysar’s beautiful new cookbook, Al...
25-07-2019 22:04
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Favorite Breakfast Tacos
These “breakfast” tacos are a quick and satisfying meal any time of day. They’re full of fluffy scrambled eggs and seasoned sautéed vegetables,...
23-07-2019 21:59
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Cheater’s Aioli
My husband I don’t argue about much, but we do argue about aioli. Yep, aioli. We argue about the degree to which it is similar or different from ma...
18-07-2019 22:03
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Mango “Burrito” Bowls with Crispy Tofu and Peanu
Think of these sunny mango bowls as a Thai spin on your favorite burrito bowl. They’re refreshing and hearty, sweet and savory, and my new favorite...
16-07-2019 22:01
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