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Though scallops sound ambitious, they’re actually the best thing to make when you’re in need of a quick and easy weeknight meal. They take almost zero time to cook and require very little seasoning so if you can find them on sale, grab em! Start by cooking your asparagus (one bunch should cover three people).…
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When we go on our annual ski trip, my family always stays in and cooks for two of the nights. Every year, we make the same two meals; it’s tradition. One of those meals is spaghetti and meatball night because who doesn’t love some good comfort food after a long day on the slopes? Well,…
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My beau is seriously into swordfish lately. He requests it regularly, and when he heard there was some in the freezer on Sunday night, he voluntarily took it out to thaw. He’s not usually one to get his hands dirty with raw food, but seeing his enthusiasm, I was happy to cook it for him…
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Trader Joe’s turkey meatballs are my weekday mealtime savior. Bless you, Trader Joe’s meatballs and your quick cooking ways. After loving this wrap, I decided to try a new version. Like the other wrap, it’s got a Mediterranean feel, but more crunch and even more Mediterranean-y, thanks to our good friend tahini. In the five…
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I originally wasn’t going to post this recipe – it didn’t seem like anything special. But then I spent a week thinking about how I wanted to eat it again and thought “hmm, maybe there’s something there.” So last week I bought a rotisserie chicken. When I got it home, I immediately tore it apart and…
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After seeing this recipe prepared on an episode of Food Network’s “Farmhouse Rules,” I knew I wanted to make it for my upcoming book club potluck. It’s so easy to throw together and pretty much requires zero cooking (especially since I cook my bacon in the oven), you’ll be done in 20 minutes and only…
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We are all very used to seeing steak tacos served with sauteed peppers and onions. It’s a good combo, one I can’t fault, but I’m going to suggest a small change. How about swapping the bell peppers and white/yellow onion for squash and red onion? You still get the same texture, but with a different flavor.…
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My beau is all of a sudden really into swordfish. Not a typical craving but one I’m happy to indulge because 1) it’s healthy and 2) it makes for a very quick meal. I took my two gorgeous swordfish steaks and seasoned them with pink peppercorn, sea salt, and lemon zest. I put them season…
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My beau was concerned we needed one more side dish on our 4th of July spread and was really feelin a pasta salad. I was not so convinced. Pasta and potato salads are usually mayo based…not so great for sitting out in the sun all day while people graze. “So just create a pasta salad without mayonnaise,”…
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After ordering a little too much Mexican, I had a some rice and black beans left over, along with some esquites (that spicy corn with mayo and cotija). I decided to turn it into a full meal with a few simple additions that I could pick up on my way home from work. This easy…
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Peaches to Apples 