It is summer and burgers are all the rage. Not everyone is a carnivore or prefers a meat patty. A majority of us prefer veggie burgers aka vegetarian burgers. And it’s not because I am from California that I love veggie burgers. I just do. Lately, much improvement has been made to the veggie patty….
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ricotta meatballs with chianti sauce + a giveaway
These grass-fed beef ricotta meatballs with Chianti sauce are one of my hubby’s all-time favorites for several reasons. First of all, they are baked, not fried, which leaves them a whole lot lighter in calories. Secondly, the tomato wine sauce is to die for. And finally, fennel seeds! Oh yeah, those little fennel seeds add…
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stout braised grass-fed beef sliders + ginger slaw
Have you ever been to a psychic party? Neither have I, until I recently hosted my own. I have two amazing friends who happen to be twins and psychic. Chinhee and Sunhee Park belong to a group of psychics, called ESPsychics. When Chinhee and Sunhee offered to do a psychic party at my house for…
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Slow-Cooker Salsa chicken tacos, cilantro pesto + pico de gallo
For me, this means more traffic during my 1 to 1-1/2 hour commute home, not to mention that it starts getting darker earlier, and everyone is starving for dinner by the time I finally arrive home. That would be around 7PM. And yes, I still come home and cook my family dinner…on most nights. To…
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healthy enchiladas suizas
Chicken enchiladas are one of my family’s favorite meals for dinner. Sometimes, it’s nice to take a break from red enchiladas and serve these green enchiladas suizas instead. The Verde Sauce is so fresh and full of authentic Mexican flavor. This is a wonderful dinner dish just waiting to be served during a summer evening….
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umami turkey burger + caramelized onions and roasted mushrooms
It is a turkey burger that has been infused with a savory sauce, called umami. The burger is then topped with onions that have been carmalized, roasted mushrooms, and more umami sauce. Thus creating the perfect twist to the average turkey burger. One bite, and you are going to be hooked. What? You are still…
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orecchiette with turkey sausage and arugula
I’m already anxious about decorating for next Christmas. This year’s theme was ‘gilver’, a combination of gold and silver. I really loved the glitter and sparkle. For lunch, I made myself a nice bowl of orecchiette pasta with a creamy turkey sauce. A light and low calorie pasta dish. The sauce had the right touch…
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