I love when people ask me “how did you and your husband meet?”, and I get to respond with “on a blind date”. He was my best date ever and we have been going strong for 14 years now. Wanting so bad for my best friend G to meet the guy of her dreams, like…
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strawberry + banana chilled oatmeal
Whether it’s salad, noodles, cupcakes, or chilled oatmeal, loads of deliciousness is being crammed into jars of all sizes. Why not do it? It’s convenient, aesthetically pleasing, simple, made ahead, and most of all…portable. That is why I do it! As you may have seen in my most recent blog postings, I’ve returned to my…
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grain-free chocolate zucchini cake
The first, a grain-free chocolate zucchini cake, with pure ingredients such as, almond butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, adapted from Pamela Salzman, who’s blog and cooking classes I greatly enjoy. The second, a double chocolate zucchini bread, from the beautiful Sweet Laurel’s blog, who actually inspired my floral decor on this cake. Sweet Laurel’s double…
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creation nation’s chunky monkey balls bars bites
It has only been 2 weeks thus far, but I’ve realized that I’m a total snack-a-holic and am finding it difficult to maintain a healthy snacking routine while at work. However, just the other day, I had an aha moment! I recalled doing a photo shoot, over the summer, for a friend, Karen Nation, who…
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slow cooker pork carnitas
Taking this into consideration, it is time to start thinking about how to simplify dinners. Perhaps, I should consider pre-making some dishes and freezing them, however this would require lots of cooking on the weekends, and I’m much too busy (having fun) for that. Plus, my family prefers freshly prepared meals. Or, I could always…
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california tortilla soup
Pomi tomatoes, from Italy, aren’t just for use in Italian food. I used a box of Pomi chopped tomatoes for a Mexican Tortilla Soup and it was delicious. I prefer to use Pomi tomatoes over canned tomatoes, because they contain 100% natural ingredients (oh yes, they are organic!) and are sealed in a BPA-free, stay-fresh…
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gluten- and sugar-free banana bread sandwiches
A much healthier banana bread . Not only gluten-free but sugar-free too. Banana’s are not only gluten-free but a great healthy food to include in your recipes and diet to keep you looking and feeling your best. Being the foodie that I am, I took it a step further and made banana bread sandwiches out…
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wine braised short ribs + creamy cauliflower puree
Currently, I’m all about posting my favorite recipes on this blog.
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roasted butternut squash soup + spicy pecans
Spicy Pecans not only add salt and spice to this soup, but they add crunch too.
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easy teriyaki chicken
The perfect tasting teriyaki sauce for chicken
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baked jalapeño poppers + tips on hosting a super bowl party
You can enjoy your game day food while keeping it health-ish.
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skillet butternut + chipotle queso fundido
Skillet Butternut + Chipotle Queso Fundido is the perfect low calorie and vegetarian appetizer for Superbowl.
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sriracha chicken wings + creamy ranch dressing
Celebrate the playoffs with some Sriracha Chicken Wings + Creamy Ranch Dressing
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salted butterscotch creme brûlée
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with ordering salted butterscotch pudding for dessert, anytime I find it on a menu.
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3-Ingredient Pancakes
I bet you already have these 3 simple ingredients already on-hand.
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baked italian meatballs
Moist and delicious meatballs.
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eggplant meatballs
Meatless meatballs that are beyond delicious.
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italian chopped salad + creamy dressing
For those of us who live and/or dine in Malibu, Guido’s Italian Restaurant will always be missed.
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white bean salad with olives + arugula
Simple. Healthy. Delicious.
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avocado toasts with micro greens + sesame
We all know that a kale salad is the new superfood craze, but did you know that avocado toast is as well?
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