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Apple Rose Tart

How pretty are these!!! Just looking at these make me so happy.  I baked them for my office party and they were gone within 2 minutes….. not kidding.  They look really delicate and complicated, but truth be told they are one of the easiest treats I’ve ever made.  And they are absolutely delicious and always

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Daal (Red Lentil w/ Fried Garlic)

Daal is kinda like my “chicken noodle soup” ….. it is my go to comfort food for when I need some TLC 🙂  When I’m sick, when I’m sad or just pissed off at the world …. gimme some Daal and I’ll be fine. Daal is a must have on any Bengali lunch or dinner

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Dijon & Maple

If there’s one thing you make this Thanksgiving, it should be these sweet potatoes with a drizzle of dijon and maple.  It’s super quick, easy and absolutely delightful. Also, try this Herb Roasted Potatoes for a quick and easy side dish.

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Spicy Roasted Chicken

I have way too many people in my family who want that drumstick… me being one of them.  Since our Thanksgiving dinner includes 22 people, 1 turkey is never enough for the dark meat lovers. So I always end up making a few chickens, this way there’s enough dark meat for everyone. Since I get a

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Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich

I have made many variations of chicken salad, as chicken is like a blank canvas that picks up any flavor you add, but this is hands down my favorite recipe. This is a fool proof, no fail, crowd pleasing recipe that is can be served in many different ways.  I’ve used this recipe to make sandwiches, as

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Spicy Thai Basil Fried Rice with Shrimp

This may look like your regular ol’ fried rice, but don’t be fooled, this is packed with unique, complicated flavors.  For starters, it’s very fragrant with spicy chili and minty thai basil leaves.  But fear not, I’m here to assure you that it’s not that complicated to make at all!!  And it takes only about 15 minutes

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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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