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(psa : always massage your kale) I’ve been play

(psa : always massage your kale)

I’ve been playing around with a different style of photography lately, and I'm having a lot more fun with these warm, personal photos. Here's a carousel of the Asiago Buttermilk Kale Chicken Salad being built. :) Link is in my bio if you're interested!

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Here she is (!!) small batch Asiago buttermilk dre

Here she is (!!) small batch Asiago buttermilk dressing — this recipe makes exactly 1/2 cup!

• 3 tbsp. buttermilk
• 3 tbsp. sour cream (or Greek yogurt, full-fat preferable)
• 2 tbsp. mayo (GOOD stuff like @dukes_mayonnaise or @hellmannsmayonnaise )
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1/4 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt (@diamondcrystalsalt for life)
• 1/3 cup finely grated Asiago cheeeese 🧀 (I use a microplane to grate, and you can go up to 1/2 cup if you do the same!)

Mix everything together. Let it sit for like 20 minutes while you grill some chicken. Serve with massaged kale and the chicken, or refrigerate up to four days.
NOTE: The garlic does get stronger the longer this dressing sits, so use caution with that one. 😉

FULL recipe for the kale salad, marinated buttermilk chicken, AND the highly-anticipated-croissant-croutons-update is coming at you LIVE this afternoon (as soon as I'm done editing photos!), so save this NOW & come back to it just for the dressing in the future.

xx Sara

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I am SO excited to share this post with you all! T

I am SO excited to share this post with you all! Today we are going to talk about Iowa wines, in partnership with @traveliowa | #ad

I recently had the chance to virtually explore four very special Iowa wineries. @firesidewinery , @jasperwinery , @walker.homestead & @wideriverwinery took the time to meet with me, walk me through their passion for winemaking (and the cool grapes from Iowa), and taste their wines with me!

As someone who works in wine and thoroughly enjoys learning about new wines, this was such an awesome experience for me. I learned a lot about Unoaked Seyval Blanc, Frontenac Blanc, and La Crescent grapes (just to name a few), and got to meet Jenny, who is the winemaker at @walker.homestead . She is making a sparkling La Crescent using the traditional method, which is the same method used to make Champagne. Honestly, so awesome.

Everyone on the call was SO supportive of one another, very complimentary of each other’s wines, and overall just the friendliest Midwestern women who are excited to share their talents with the rest of us. If you’re looking to take a cool road trip, or just looking for something different to do, I can’t recommend @traveliowa enough.

Be sure to check out my stories and the link in my bio to learn all about the wines we tried! And follow this link —> https://bit.ly/3xCc0vR to learn more about the Iowa Wine Passport program! It’s a fun way to support Iowa-owned wineries, and you’ll have the chance to win a $100 gift card to the winery of your choice!

Cheers! #traveliowa #for21+ #iowawines #seyvalblanc #iowa #midwesternwines

working on a LOTTT of projects lately, including t

working on a LOTTT of projects lately, including this garlicky buttermilk + asiago chicken kale salad with my toasted croissant croutons. 🥐

it’s a mouthful in more than one way. look for the recipe on the blog tomorrow. 🥗

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If you're a fan of BBQ chicken pizza, you need to

If you're a fan of BBQ chicken pizza, you need to try this salad version of it! I used @royalhawaiianorchards Hawaiian BBQ Macamaia Nuts in the dressing AND on the salad for a really cool boost of flavor & texture.

[ makes one salad ] ::

[Hawaiian BBQ Macadamia Vinaigrette dressing Ingredients] ::
> 3 tbsp. crushed @royalhawaiianorchards Hawaiian BBQ Macadamia Nuts
> 3 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
> 1 ½ tbsp. Red wine vinegar
> 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
> 1 tsp. Honey
> 1 tsp. your favorite BBQ sauce
> salt & pepper to taste

1. Spoon 1/3 cup of Hawaiian BBQ Macadmia nuts into a small ziptop bag. Seal the bag, and use a rolling pin to crush them.
2. Transfer 3 tablespoons of crushed nuts to a small bowl. Stir in olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, BBQ sauce, and season with salt & pepper to taste. Set the dressing aside while you build the salad!

[salad ingredients] ::
> 4 cups chopped romaine
> 4 oz. grilled, shredded chicken breast
> 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
> 1/3 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
> 1/3 cup roasted corn kernels
> 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
> 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella
> 2 green onions, chopped
> handful of cilantro, finely chopped (about 1-2 tbsp.) (always optional)
> remaining crushed Hawaiian BBQ Macadamia Nuts
> Hawaiian BBQ Macadamia Vinaigrette Dressing

1. Layer all of the romaine in the bottom of a large bowl.
2. Top with chicken, then sprinkle all of the veggie toppings over the top.
3. Sprinkle on the cheese, green onion, cilantro, and remaining crushed Macadamia nuts.
4. Drizzle with dressing, and enjoy!

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I'll never stop loving this small batch loaded bak

I'll never stop loving this small batch loaded baked potato soup. It's gotten so much love on Pinterest, and continues to shine on the blog!

It's extra delicious & creamy, and makes two large bowls. If you're making it just for yourself, the leftovers are maaaaaybe even better.

[ingredients] ::

> 2 strips thick cut bacon
> 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
> 1/2 cup chopped onion (yellow or white)
> 2 cloves garlic minced
> 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
> 1 pound small gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces)
> 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
> 1 cup whole milk
> 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
> salt and pepper
> 1/4 cup heavy cream
> 2 tbsp. sour cream
> grated cheddar cheese & chopped green onion

This isn't a hard recipe [at all] but it's a little long to type out entirely on social media. Grab it right here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/loaded-baked-potato-soup/ or through my bio @aflavorjournal !

I hope you're having an incredible week!

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