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    Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Tagine

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    If you had told me a few years ago that this is a recipe that I would be making and enjoying, I would have probably laughed right in your face. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always enjoyed cooking (and eating), but I’ve never been super adventurous with my eating. I…

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    Whole Grain Veggie Burrito Bowl

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    I found this recipe for a whole grain veggie burrito bowl a few years ago and can’t believe I haven’t shared it yet with all of my readers! As many of you know, my partner and I are not vegetarian, but we do choose to eat a number of meals…

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    Quick & Easy (& Tasty) Chicken Meatballs

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    I’m sharing a new recipe today! I haven’t shared any meal plans recently, but this is one that everyone should try! I was raving about it a few weeks ago and sent the recipe to my busy sister. She just mentioned that not only did she really like it, but…

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    Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos

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    I know, I know when I first read the title of this recipe I didn’t think I would ever eat anything like that. But let me tell you, my partner and I are obsessed! These tacos are so delicious and so filling we actually had them 2 weeks in a…

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    A Perfect Summer Cookout

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    On Sunday we had my partner’s mom over for a socially distant dinner and we had a quintessential summer cookout. Most people probably expect that I’m going to say grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, but I’ve got an entirely different menu and one that you have to definitely check out!…

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    From My Kitchen: Grilled Za’atar Chicken

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    I don’t think it’s much a surprise to my readers at this point how much I love to be in the kitchen. My work schedule is all over the place right now. And my partner and I have opposite schedules right now which means we’re eating pretty late every night.…

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    Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables

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    After four days without electricity, it was so nice to get back into the kitchen and start cooking again! Even on long days after work, I enjoy making dinner and this recipe was super tasty! For whatever reason, cooking helps me decompress, maybe because you can follow directions or veer…

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    Breakfast for Dinner: Vanilla Dutch Baby

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    I love a good breakfast for dinner situation! And the coronavirus has definitely upped my game as so many breakfast dishes are perfect for using ingredients from your pantry. This week we tried a Vanilla Dutch Baby from the Food Network website. It was super simple to make and absolutely…

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    Trying Something New – West African Peanut Soup

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    As I’ve mentioned before, I love to try new recipes in my kitchen! This week I tried a West African Peanut Soup filled with sweet potato, kale, and chickpeas. This recipe comes from the cookbook, Love Real Food by Kathryne Taylor, from the cooking blog, Cookie + Kate. I wouldn’t…

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    Sacrilege from a Non-Southern Girl

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    Dinner last night was some delicious Shrimp and Grits. I’ll be the first to tell you, I grew up in a small town in western PA, so I am not a shrimp and grits master in any way, shape, or form. That’s right sacrilege from a non-Southern girl! We have…