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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 […]
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Shrimp Summer Rolls with Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce
Summer rolls have become an obsession of mine in recent years. They are so versatile and can be made with any combination of proteins and veggies. Rice paper provides the perfect portable wrap for summer rolls. This is a dish I would often bring for lunch at work and I remember sitting at my desk […]
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Garlic Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges with Parsley Lemon Mayo
I LOVE a sweet potato fry. It’s one of those things that if it’s on the menu, I am ordering it. It’s my go to side dish and I especially love when a restaurant has a flavored aioli or mayo to dip the fries in! Sweet potato fries and flavored mayo are just one of […]
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Pesto Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Pasta may easily be my favorite types of recipes to make. It’s so easy and versatile, it can be taken in any possible direction imaginable. The flexibility of pasta dishes is what draws me to it, well that and the fact is insanely delicious. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone that didn’t enjoy a […]
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Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Seed Pudding
Whoever said you can’t have dessert for breakfast? I’d have to imagine they’ve never enjoyed a creamy chia seed pudding! With literally limitless flavor possibilities, chia seed pudding is a delectable, healthy and easy breakfast. When I was commuting to my office nearly an hour away from where I lived, chia seed pudding was an […]
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Honey Chipotle Chicken with Mango Salsa
When I make this dish, I feel like I am mentally preparing myself for spring. For some reason I equate grilled meats and fruits to spring and summer time. There’s no place I’d rather be than sipping a cocktail standing over a hot grill with snow just being a distant memory. Sadly, it is still […]
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Garlic Lime Plantain Chips
I am a prolific snacker. Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good snack. Snacking is one of those things that just brings me pure, unadulterated happiness and I know I am not alone. I don’t think I could fully trust a person that doesn’t appreciate a good snack every now and again. […]
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