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Camping Nachos
We’re still camping out here in Northern California. Actually, who am I kidding? We’re glamping with Poppy the popup and nachos cooked on the campfire. These were sooooo good. The chips became a little smoky and we topped them off with all the fixings. Bonus: cleanup was a breeze. Get out your cast iron. The…
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Galbi Short Ribs
I want to put this marinade on everything!! It perfectly tenderizes beef. The ribs are fatty so when grilled, the fat turns crispy and with the sweet and savory marinade, it’s just insanely good. The kids don’t like fatty meat so it was a bit on a challenge. But this would be equally good on…
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Fresh Strawberry Pie
Before the last of the fresh summer strawberries start to disappear from the farmers market, make this pie. It’s easy and sinfully good. Fresh Strawberry Pie Make the pie crust according to instructions and bake. Make pudding according to instructions. In a small pot, make the strawberry glaze. Combine cornstarch, sugar and water. Bring to…
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Kofta Hot Sauce
So, clearly I was all in tonight on dinner. I also made the hot sauce. 4-6 Thai red chilis 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 can diced tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 shallot, diced 2 TBSP olive oil 1 pinch cayenne pepper salt to taste Add vinegar and sugar…
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Kofta Kebab
Seriously. You guys. Make this now. Husband wouldn’t stop eating well after he was full and the big kid even liked it!!! 1 lb ground beef 1/2 lb ground lamb 1 piece of bread toasted and then soaked in water 1 yellow onion diced 1 bunch parsley, chopped 3 cloves garlic 2 1/2 tsp shawarma…
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Whipped Feta Pistachio Dip
Galentines weekend in NYC was so good for my heart and soul and belly. One of our favorite restaurants was Shuka, an amazing Mediterranean restaurant and this dip was everything. Try it. It’s sooooo good. 1/4 cup olive oil 4 oz shelled pistachio nuts 11 oz feta 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1/4 cup dill…
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Nam Pla (Thai spicy fish condiment)
I LOOOOOOVE this sauce. I put it on everything. Eggs, roasted veggies, sautéed veggies, grilled meat, fish – even pizza. It stores in the fridge for a good couple weeks if you don’t eat it all before then. Note: the traditional recipe calls for limes but I’ve replaced it with vinegar. Nam Pla 12 Thai…
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Beef Caldereta
This dish is the epitome of comfort. It reminds me of our old Christmas’ when all the Lolas cooked and this may be my favorite dish from those days. I left out the olives because the kids weren’t into them but if you don’t have picky eaters, don’t leave them out. Beef Caldereta 2 lbs…
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Salmon Chowder
It’s nearing the end of salmon season on the NorCal coast and every year we stock the freezer with a big one. We get a whole fish and all the pieces that don’t make it into fillets end up making this soup. You don’t have to get a whole salmon to make this. Most grocery…
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Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
I had the Good Egg version of this and it was soooo good. I accidentally recycled the carton before I could take a pic. So, I searched the internet and came up with this. It’s definitely not the same. But it is still really good. Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Dip 2 red bell peppers 1…
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