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Prosciutto and Brie Sandwich

You all know how I’m not into cold food… cold salad, cold noodles, cold cuts, yep I dislike them all.   BUT PROSCIUTTO, now that’s a whole different story. Now I can enjoy prosciutto straight outta the packet or in any which way served.  However, paired with something sweet and mild cheese, it’s just amazing.  This sandwich

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Blueberry Turnovers

Flaky, gooey, sweet…. best served warm, fresh outta the oven 🙂  Perfect semi-homemade treat! Enough said… check below for the recipe.

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Guacamole and Fries

I’m not gonna lie, I’ve had this in place of a real meal :/  #dontjudgeme.  I figure, this gives me my daily serving of greens and protein… so why not? 😉 This is a killer menu item for a party.  And with football season around the corner this should be everyone’s go to.  Trust me

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Sangria

Sangria…. possibly one of my favorite summer drinks (and fall, and winter…. 🙂  ) Of course as a busy city girl, many of my recipes are semi-homemade.  This isn’t any different, I use sangria wine instead of red wine to get a head start.  But when the fresh marinated fruits are added, this stuff is

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Cauliflower Puree with Caramelized Onion

This has become my go to side-dish lately.  I’m obsessed with it. To make it easier, I use frozen cauliflower, but you can definitely make it with fresh cauliflower.  This pair really well with anything from seafood to steak.  I top it off with the caramelized onion for some extra flavors, but it’s just as

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Spicy Steak Tacos with Onion Relish

How pretty is that taco?  And it tastes just as good 🙂 🙂 Growing up in Queens, NY has taught me well about authentic tacos.  The taco trucks under the 7 train have always been my go to spot for a late night snack/meal.  These tacos are so simple and fresh.  They are never loaded

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Stir Fried Okra

Okra, also known as lady fingers, is one of my favorite vegetables to serve an aspiring foodie.  I love to challenge them, if you can’t handle okra you can’t be a foodie… is that mean? People can be skeptical about this beautiful pod thinking it’ll be slimy and gross.  Not true!  If cooked the right

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Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken with Basmati Rice

Have this for dinner tonight… I’m serious! This meal is like bringing the Mediterranean and Indian culture together.  A “unique” combo, I know, but trust me it works beautifully.

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Citrus Crescent Rolls

Earlier this year, I spent about 3 days in Paris.  I made about 3-5 stops everyday to pick up a “snack” to make up for the short time I had.  I made sure I ate all the baked goods, crepes possible and loved every bite. As usual I gravitated towards all the savory crepes, but

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Mexican Corn

Doesn’t corn just scream summer to you?… it does for me.  Can’t have a summer party without some corn.  While I love just plain ‘ol corn on the cob with some butter, this just is such a crowd pleaser.  A bit spicy, a bit salty, a bit creamy… I can eat bowls of this.