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Coastal Kale Salad
Warning: this recipe is extremely addictive for “healthy eaters.” Healthy eater definition: Someone who loves salads, snacks on fruits, has eaten kale and liked it. This does not however mean that they don’t indulge in the double-double every now and again. And this doesn’t mean that they ever skip dessert for any other reason than…
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Late Spring Lobster and Mint Pasta
I know. I know. At least I’m back and I have loads to share. This recipe is so random that it inspired the return just so i can archive it for frequent rotation. Who knew mint and lobster were delicious together. Oh and be aware, we showered it with Parmesan – a classic “no, no”…
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Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Along with the chili (below), mac and cheese (recipe to come) and pulled pork (see”Carnitas”) sammies, we’re making potato salad for the 60 or so people coming over on Saturday for the kiddo’s 3rd birthday party. I know! We’re bonkers. But it’s fun because I have the best team of Nanas and Papas and Daddies…
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NinaLee’s Chili
Do you have lots of people to feed and want to give them something scrumptious and filling? Check out my BFF’s recipe for veggie chili. It’s a hit every time. NinaLee’s Chili 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped a large handful of mushrooms,…
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Warm and Comforting Oatmeal
I really don’t understand how oatmeal got a bad wrap. It’s similar to mashed potatoes from a comforting perspective. It can be sweet or savory. It gives us tons of energy and it can be as healthy or as unhealthy as you’d like. And it’s super easy to make. What’s not to like about this…
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My First…Pot Roast
I’m generally a bit anxious about cooking big hunks of meat. Like what happens if it sucks? It seems so disrespectful. So, I’ve avoided things like whole roast chicken, prime rib, pot roast. Until yesterday when a cooking show inspired my cravings. I knew I wouldn’t settle until I shoveled that comforting roast into my…
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Crockpot Pork (aka Delicious Carnitas or Pulled Pork)
Not to toot my own horn or anything – ok, I will – my carnitas are famous (not globally, nor nationally but among my 4th of July camping buddies – or at least some of them). The secret is slow cooking the pork in loads of garlic and a bit of wine. Then, frying it…
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Le Dried Pears
My family LOVES snacking. I know – snacking is good for our metabolism but these two could just snack all day and forego a proper meal. Luckily, they don’t. So, in addition to our balanced three meals, I try to make nutritious snacks that they can easily nosh. We are blessed to have a pear…
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Tomato canning season – get help!
Its super exciting to get 24lbs of ripe tomatoes still smelling of sunshine. And the thought of bottling Summer in jars to unlock in the dead of Winter is very motivating. So I plucked what fruit we had from the vines in the greenhouse and asked hubby to drive to mariquita farms nearest drop off…
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Months later…it’s braising time
I’ve been off in neverland again and lost track of time. I’ve been cooking and taking photos but have completely neglected posting/archiving. And in the meantime, the season changes (or slight drop in temp here in CA) have inspired this deliciously comforting beer braised short ribs. What makes it even better is the perfectly proportioned…
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