This is a great holiday dish–it makes a ton. It can be served as a side dish, or as a main dish paired with a salad. Roasting the brussels sprouts brings out their sweetness–so if you think you don’t like the vegetable, try ‘em prepared this way! One tip–Don’t trim too much from the...
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This simple tart is best made with high quality ingredients. Look for red, ripe, fresh tomatoes, high quality olives, and buy the best extra virgin olive oil you can find. This is a fantastic lunch paired with a Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing. I pulled this recipe from Real Simple magazine a few years...
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This is a super easy and super yummy way to serve asparagus! The sweet and salty butter adds so much flavor to the dish. I ended up eating the entire plate as my dinner–it’s that good. But you could also pair it with Baked Chicken Breasts or Panko Pork Chops. This recipe is from...
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Growing up this was one of my favorite cookies. So on a Fall afternoon, my son and I baked up a batch. Now he has a favorite cookie too. The recipe is from Cooking Light magazine, so only 50 calories each (if you can eat only one!) Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2...
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I found these beautiful pastry shells at my local grocery store the other day, and thought “Oh, chicken a’ la king would be delish in those!” And guess what? It was! This was my first attempt at making Chicken A’ La King (had to Google the spelling 5 times) and it turned out great....
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Here’s a delicious French recipe for you! This quiche is traditionally made with lots of thick cut bacon, not ham as you may have guessed. It’s rich, salty, and savory. Great for breakfast served with fruit, or for lunch paired with a simple salad. I’m happy to say that this recipe tastes just as...
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Here’s my new favorite way to eat green beans! Serve this cold salad along side grilled salmon or grilled shrimp for a fantastic meal! Also delicious scooped on top a bed of lettuce. Ingredients: 1 lb.  fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/4 cup white...
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This is a MUST TRY shrimp recipe!!!!  There were no leftovers at my house–even my 3-year old gobbled it up. Takes a bit of prep time, but it’s so worth it. Thanks to my friend Lindsey for this yummy recipe! Ingredients: 1 cup orzo, uncooked 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup fresh green onions, chopped 1 can petite diced...
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There’s a cafe in my neighborhood that serves the most amazing salads! There are so many good ones to choose from, I can never decide what to order. But this pasta salad is one of my favorites. I absolutely love the grilled zucchini in it! This is my attempt to recreate the salad at...
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The last of the summer strawberries are still super sweet and delicious, so grab a bunch the next time you’re out. And what better to do with fresh berries, than make a dessert?? This Strawberry Shortcake recipe is my own hybrid of about 10 other recipes that I found. I took all the best parts from...
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