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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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Fried Fish Sammy
I’ve been craving a McDonalds fish sandwich but I haven’t been to MickyD’s for over 20 years. And truthfully this old lady guy wouldn’t be able to handle it. So, I made one at home and holy moly it was delicious. Way better – well maybe good in a different way. Fried fish sammy 365…
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Edamame Dumplings – True Food Kitchen Recreation
Have you ever been to True Food Kitchen? I know. I’m late to this finding. It blew our minds how good healthy food can be. We had these dumplings. And although these aren’t a perfect match, they satiated the cravings. Edamame Dumplings 2 cups shelled edamame (I used frozen and just defrosted) 2 cloves of…
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Thai Kelp Noodle Salad
I absolutely thought these were glass noodles when I first ate this. But instead of rice, they’re made with kelp!!! Make this. It’s so satisfying and good. Thai Kelp Noodle Salad 1 package kelp noodles (12 oz) 1 Tbsp baking soda juice of 1 lemon Your choice of veggies and herbs: julienned cabbage, carrots, cucumbers,…
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Watermelon Poke
Ok, before the last of this season’s watermelon is replaced with pumpkins, make this. If you’re in Northern California right now, make this because it’s so dang hot outside. Thanks again the The Ranch chefs for this recipe. Watermelon Poke 2 cups watermelon, diced 3 Tbsp coconut aminos 1 Tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp rice…
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Mufaletta Sandwich
This is a great sandwich for parties. The briny olive salad cuts through the rich provolone and fatty salami. And ham, I mean, come on!! These are French rolls made by Safeway and they’re perfect since they don’t get soggy but aren’t too crunchy. Your belly and the roof of your mouth will thank you.…
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Best Pesto Potato Salad
Spring is here and my belly wants crisp salads and fragrantly fresh from the garden herbs. Winter is hanging on a bit so this salad is a perfect marriage of comforting potatoes and herby pesto with crisp green beans. It’s a good pot luck hit too. Pesto Potato Salad Smitten Kitchen Recipe – no adaptation…
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Lemony Lemonade
If your tree is poppin like mine, there’s lots of lemonade in your future. This is the best recipe with the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. It’s definitely a fan favorite and the kids like making it too! Lemony Lemonade 1 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cup organic sugar 6 cups water…
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Minestrone
One thing we can count on, living in Northern California on the coast, is a few foggy days during the summer. Ok, a lot of foggy days. Today was one of those days. So, that calls for some heart-warming soup. This one came out so good. Minestrone Serves 6 1/2 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves…
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The Best Potato Salad Recipe
I have to admit it. I’m the picnic-er who always passes on the potato salad (I also always want to spell potato with an “e” but that’s a whole other post). It’s just not appealing to me to eat mayo and cold, smashed potatoes and pickles in one dish. That is until I ate…