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Heirloom Tomato Tart
Is there anything better than a buttery, flaky puff pastry lathered in garlicky, herbaceous ricotta and fresh heirloom tomatoes? The answer is a resounding no. This tart is decadently delicious and super simple to make. Each ingredient shines through without having to be dressed up. This dish is a humble showcase of beautiful, vibrant juicy […]
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Steak Kabobs with Greek Orzo Salad and Tzatziki
There’s just something about Mediterranean food that reminds me of summer. It could be the bright lemon flavor or crisp, fresh vegetables often found in the dishes that have me dreaming of warmer days. It’s a culture of food that makes you feel happy and light. This dinner is one I created with those exact […]
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Roasted Broccoli, Romesco, Manchego
Broccoli is an insanely versatile vegetable. Its sturdy enough to be roasted, riced, diced and delicious eaten raw too. There’s probably a million ways that broccoli could be prepared, and this is just one of my favorite ways. If you’re looking at the title and still thinking to yourself ‘I have no idea what Romesco […]
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Crab Orecchiette
Crab is one of those proteins that is delicate yet full of sweet and salty flavor. It is so luscious and can instantly make any dish feel special with its addition. The crab in this dish pairs so nicely with the lemon, butter, and peas. It all comes together to create the perfect combination of […]
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Lemon Herb Lobster Salad, Avocado, Red Pepper Mayo
There is no one other ingredient that is more synonymous with summer and New England than Lobster. Whenever I catch myself dreaming of summer, a lobster roll always makes an appearance in that fantasy. As the weather has been increasingly getting warmer the thought of this dish has been on my mind more and more. […]
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Blood Orange and Fennel Salad with Goat Cheese Fritters
My love of goat cheese manifested eight years ago when I ate my first goat cheese fritter at my favorite restaurant at the time. I went into it expecting not to enjoy it but to my pleasant surprise I loved it! Ever since that moment I can unequivocally proclaim goat cheese as one of my […]
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Chimichurri Flank Steak
I made this recipe for my sister and her fiancé and it was a hit! This dish is really easy to prepare, full of flavor and a great recipe to keep in your repertoire especially with summer fast approaching. I recommend serving this chimichurri flank steak with my lemon Dijon potato salad as a side […]
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Lemon Dijon Potato Salad
This potato salad is no joke. It is full of flavor and so easy to make. All together it took me around 25 minutes to make this potato salad. It is tangy and bright from the lemon, sharp from the shallots and the creamy potatoes balance it out so nicely. This potato salad is the […]
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Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Anyone that knows me, knows that carrot cake is my all-time favorite cake! It’s just one of those things that I can’t resist if I see it on a menu or at any gathering. It’s always my # 1 request to have on my birthday! I love the spicy, warm flavors associated with the moist […]
Nikole's Kitchen
Healthy & Delicious Feel Good Food
