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Sheet Pan Pierogies with Chorizo, Broccoli and Mushrooms
I don't mean to be the voice of doom here, but let's face it: here in the northeast, we're still far from warm weather coming our way.And therefore, you can expect a whole lot more comfort food recipes...
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Summer Plum Crumble Squares
The other day I was itching to bake something. But what?! Something with plums, maybe. Something kinda gooey and a bit sweet. Then I remembered seeing a delicious blackberry crumble bar recipe a couple...
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Gin Cocktail with Watermelon Ice Cubes
Mornings are already getting a bit cooler here at the Jersey shore and sleeping with the windows open at night has been a welcome change. You can't deny that fall is in the air. Yet, I am totally...
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Turkey Picadillo with Sunny-Side Up Egg
I dunno about you guys, but I'm always on the look-out for new recipes. I get so bored cooking the same stuff over and over. But once I start planning my family's dinners for the week, I quickly...
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Apple Spelt Scones with Pumpkin Spice
When I think of Fall, I think of being cozy at home. There is a German word for this– Gemütlichkeit, which simply refers to a space or state of warmth, belonging and well-being. As you all know, Fall...
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Curried Acorn Squash Soup with Lentils
The other day I just couldn't get warm for the life of me! I guess being stubborn to the idea of summer being over and refusing to turn the heat on, surely had something to do with it. Although I...
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Pickled Egg and Smoked Trout Toast
We just got back from Washington D.C., where my husband ran the Marine Corps Marathon. Now, running isn't my cup of tea, but I think it's great that he's into it. We spent a couple of days in the...
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Toasted Matcha Muesli
Okay, so what the heck is Muesli, you may wonder? And how is it different from granola? They both look alike and they taste pretty similar, too. They can both be eaten for breakfast (or even as a quick...
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Simple Radish Leaf Soup with Whipped Feta
I'm not big on wasting food. In fact, my husband would go as far to say that I never throw anything out! When it comes to radish, I don't even throw out the leaves. Why would I when I can make a...
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Kicked-up Avocado Toast with Spicy Pickled Veggies
I don't know about you guys, but I love going out for brunch! To me, nothing's better than a spicy Bloody Mary paired with some healthy, down-to-earth comfort food.One of my favorite spots lately has...
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Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Rhubarb Compote
Ahhh... Mother's Day is finally upon us. And I gotta tell you, this is one of my favorite days of the year! On Mother's day, I like to be spoiled. It's me day! In other words, I like to sleep in, have...
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Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich with Eggplant, Mozzarella and Cherry Peppers
Hey there! Don't know what it's like in your neck of the woods, but here at the Jersey shore we've been experiencing some major gloomy and chilly weather for this time of year. Kinda makes it tough to...
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Chickpea Flour Crêpes with Spring Veggies
Crêpes were not something I ate often as a child. Once a year, we would go to France to visit my grandmother in Brittany, and there my mom would take me to a crêperie for lunch. As a main course, I...
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Chicken with Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chickpeas and Capers
This was one of my father-in-law's favorite dishes. I would make it for him almost every time he'd come over for dinner. He wouldn't leave a speck on the plate and would often ask for seconds. Being...
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Merguez Burger with Tomato Chutney and Tzatziki
Merguez... mmmhh. Whenever I hear the word Merguez, I can't help but think of summer afternoons at my uncle’s house just outside of Strasburg, in the Alsace region of France. When I was a kid, we’d...
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Stone Fruit Smoothie Bowl
The one thing I usually look forward to when returning home from a vacation is getting back to eating healthy again. I can't lie, I do treat myself when I'm on vacay – I mean you gotta live a little....
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Whole Wheat Croissant with Mushrooms, Kale, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Even though it's such a super-touristy spot, I've always been a fan of Balthazar in NYC. I just love to stop by for a quick drink, admire the beauty of the place and observe the passing crowd. And if...
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Hamshouka-Style Spiced Ground Meat Hummus
Sometimes cooking dinner can take a little longer than I anticipate, and that's when I like to pour myself a nice glass of wine and bring out a little appetizer to nibble on. I don't know why, but...
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Three-Way Mason Jar Salad
Recently, a good friend of mine couldn't stop raving about the week's worth off mason jar salads she had whipped up the night before. Literally couldn't wait to eat them all up!Mason jar salads are...
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Chickpea Flour Crêpes with Spring Veggies
Crêpes were not something I ate often as a child. Once a year, we would go to France to visit my grandmother in Brittany, and there my mom would take me to a crêperie for lunch. As a main course, I...
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