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  • A large salmon filet covered in a greek yogurt charred lemon dill sauce over a bed of arugula on a gray platter.
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    Easy Slow Baked Salmon with Creamy Charred Lemon Dill Sauce

    A low and slow, simple salmon recipe that creates a buttery, delicious, flaky salmon filet. I serve this salmon with one of the best dill sauce recipes out there: a bright, creamy,

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  • A white bowl full of creamy penne pasta coated in a chipotle cream sauce and mixed with chicken and asparagus. A glass of white wine and a small bowl of chipotle peppers sit near the pasta bowl.
    March 13, 2023

    Spicy Chicken Pasta with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

  • A small white bowl full of macaroni and cheese. Another bowl full of mac and cheese sits in the background, and two forks lay beside it.
    March 2, 2023

    Small Batch Creamy Mac and Cheese

  • A small white bowl full of Cajun Chicken Orzo. A glass of white wine and another small bowl sit behind it, and a golden spoon rests to the side.
    February 16, 2023

    Cajun Chicken Orzo with Spinach

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    Mediterranean Chicken, Hummus, and Kale “Tacos”

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    Baked Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Feta

    I absolutely love these baked turkey pesto meatballs. They’re great for dinner for two (with some risotto, a salad, or easy buttered noodles), but they can also be a great party food Continue Reading
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    Avocado Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches for Two

    Avocado chicken salad sandwich: a perfect light meal option during the week. Eat healthier without sparing any flavor!

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    Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Parmesan Risotto

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    Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe for Two

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    Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs for Two

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    Espresso Martini Recipe

    Espresso Martinis have made a comeback in a BIG way, and I’m totally here for it. I developed this specific Espresso Martini recipe for a cooking class that I co-hosted for Valentine’s Continue Reading
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    Paper Plane Cocktail

    A delightfully complex, boozy modern cocktail with bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The Paper Plane cocktail is one of my favorite cocktails to order when I’m out. It’s Continue Reading
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    Fresh Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita

    The perfect combination of spicy and sweet, this pineapple jalapeno margarita comes together in just minutes and makes two cocktails. Let me introduce you to the margarita that I’ve been consuming for Continue Reading

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    Creamy Black Bean Avocado Tostadas

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    Tomato, Basil, and Bacon Pappardelle Pasta for Two

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    Spicy Baja Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

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  • A caprese salad with fresh peaches on a circular gray platter with balsamic glaze being drizzled over the top.

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  • Small Batch Chocolate Chip Muffins with Greek Yogurt (Makes 6)

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  • spicy tuna tartare nachos recipe :: baked, crispy wonton chips, spicy ahi tuna, creamy avocado, and spicy sriracha sauce. DELICIOUS and perfect for happy hour at home or date night in! spicy tuna tartare nachos | a flavor journal food blog

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