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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
From Food, Food, Food cookbook by the good folks at The Ranch Malibu First off, I know, another healthy dish? Yes. But you guys, this was so delicious and filling with some sprouted quinoa. Haha. Listen to me! I’m talking healthy eating. Second, did you know Brussels sprouts had a plural “Brussels” and that it’s…
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Tamales (A Very Healthy and delicious Version)
I did a thing last week. I stopped everything and spent a week at The Ranch in Malibu. We hiked over 55 miles, climbed a total of 8k feet, ate vegan, focused on health both for our bodies and souls and drank a ton of water, water, water. We were all floored by how delicious…
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Super Bowl Apps
I KNOW! Super Bowl happened in February. But I made these super delicious apps and totally forgot to post AND take a picture. I was craving these and realized that I never captured the success here. Ugh! Well, as soon as I make them again (likely Fathers Day), I’ll add the pics Buffalo Chicken Sliders…
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Okonomiyaki
This dish has been haunting me on social media so much that I had to make it. Never had it before. So I don’t know if it’s right but this is damn good eats. As my husband says, “what is this witchcraft?” Okonomiyaki 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp…
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Tyrosalata
There once was a restaurant we all loved and then it closed. For years we reminisced about their feta dip. Then, Covid hit and they started up a takeout biz outta their home. Tyrosalata was back and it’s damn good. They didn’t have any this week. So, I went ahead and tried my hand at…
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Ahi Tuna Benedict
Can you tell that I’m missing my Hawaii vacation? The food was so good. I had this ahi Benedict and I am determined to remake it. 1/2 cup precooked rice (sushi rice would be best) Furikake Oil 2 eggs 1/2 avocado, sliced 2 shiso leaves 1/4 lb sushi grade ahi tuna, sliced into 1/2” thick…
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Blistered Shishito Peppers
I love the roulette experience of eating these. You never know when you might get a spicy one. These are such an easy appetizer that can be done in less than 10 mins. Heat a cast iron skillet on med/high until water drops sizzle and evaporated quickly. Toss peppers with oil to just coat. In…
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Spicy Ahi Poke
I posted a poke recipe before and it’s great. This time, I tried making a version we recently had in Oahu called the CA roll poke. It’s the perfect combination of fresh and decadent. Make this and eat it over rice or salad. 1/2 lb sushi grade ahi tuna, diced into 1/2” chunks 1/4 cup…
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Furikake Chex Mix
Yeah. Make this. Furikake Chex Mix Adapted from onolicioushawaii.com Preheat oven to 250 degrees Mix butter, syrup, sugar, veggie oil and soy sauce in pot until sugar is melted. Mix all dry ingredients but the Furikake in an oven proof baking dish. You might need 2 containers. Pour sauce evenly over the dry ingredients. And…
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Miso Eggplant
Do you ever crave eggplant? One of my friends back in the 90’s told me it had addictive properties (like nicotine, or something). I believed her. Less so now but I definitely crave it often. This recipe is a good alternative to the dips and addition to veggie stews. Miso Eggplant Adapted from justonecookbook.com 3-4…
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