Recipes Category

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Zesty Pasta Giardiniera

Zesty Pasta Giardiniera is a pickly, spicy way to jazz up the most basic pasta dish. Crisp, tangy vegetables scream summertime. After talking about Portillo’s yesterday, I was kind of […]…
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Twice Baked Cauliflower (with bacon, sour cream, & cheese!)

If you love baked potato casserole, you’ll love this healthier doppelganger! Twice Baked Cauliflower has the creamy texture with bacon, sour cream, and cheese, but it’s low-carb and healthy! Here’s a new way to love cauliflower that’s naturally gluten-free and good for you!…
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Brined Pork Chops with Apple Compote

Quick brined pork chops. Our favorite way to prepare pork. Pork chops is what’s for dinner when my parents come to visit. While The Hubs is tolerant of my stereotypically Californian health […]…
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Pasta with Gin Sauce

I’m not much of a pasta eater usually, but I find it to be my go-to meal whenever I return from a trip, my fridge is empty, and I don’t […]…
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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

I’m having a hard time writing about these BBQ Chicken Sandwiches. My brain has been in over drive lately with the new site launch, and getting through last minute work […]…
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Vegetarian Pasta With Brussels Sprouts

This vegetarian pasta recipe is a special post for my friend Gurpreet. She’s always been and awesome supporter of my blog and tries (and reports back) on a lot of […]…
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Healthy Snack: Spicy Roasted Crispy Chickpeas

When you get a craving for something crunchy, salty, and spicy, don’t reach for the chips! Grab this healthy snack instead: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas! With flavors of chili and cumin, you can enjoy this guilt-free vegetarian snack anytime!…
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Pork, Pineapple and Anaheim Chili Salad with Avocado

This pork salad is a welcome treat after being away from home and eating not-so-great the last few days. Even though I did run on the treadmill at the hotel, […]…
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Simmered Cabbage with Turkey

Raise your hand if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all things 2013. For many, this is your first full week back at work, you’re probably dealing with 2012 […]…
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Hoppin’ John’s Cousin

And we’re off! I hope everyone had a fun time ringing in the new year. I’m starting 2013 off in my usual fashion; hungover and up too early to feed […]…
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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

I’ve been having a tough time lately. I don’t know if its seasonal depression or what, but I just feel like I’m wading through quicksand. No matter how hard I […]…
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Quickie: Cake Batter Cookies

On Saturday The Hubs said to me, “oh yeah, I need you to make 4 dozen cookies for me to take to work on Monday.” Who am I married to […]…
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Blueberry Bundt with a Lemon Curd Swirl

Blueberries in winter?!?! Yes, its true. In the spirit of getting creative with ingredients I already have on hand, a task I’m forever employing, my attention recently fell on a […]…
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Ginger Scones

For breakfast I usually do just coffee. Unlike The Hubs who wakes up so ravenous I’ve considered keeping a sandwich on his nightstand in order to avoid morning hunger related […]…
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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Brrrr! Anyone else feeling the winter chill these days? We may not have heaps of snow like some people (thankfully) but the temperatures in SoCal have dipped far enough to […]…
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Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash

Tuesday is farmers market day for me. Nearly every Tuesday Jen, Leila and I walk to our local farmer’s market. Some days we’re shopping for something in particular, some days […]…
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