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Basmati Rice with Raisins (Pulao)

The perfect Basmati Rice…. now that could be a little “tricky”.  The difference between “okay” and “perfection” is that perfectly cooked Basmati Rice must be FLUFFY.  It should also be fragrant, a little sweet, with a ton of flavors.

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Mango Lassi (Smoothie)

Anyone that knows Indian food, knows about Mango Lassi.  This yogurt based drink/smoothie is one of the most popular menu items in the West.  But little does anyone know that it’s one of the easiest thing to make. I love this for breakfast or a afternoon treat on a hot summer day.  It’s healthy and

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Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Salad

Time to take it easy on the stomach and “detox” after a whole weekend of ribs, steaks, burger and everything that comes with it :/ Memorial day weekend can be tough on the body.  I spent the whole weekend hiking and kayaking with 3 boys, needless to say all they wanted to eat was burgers

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Tuna Sliders

Trust me… your summer party will stand out for all the right reasons. Don’t get me wrong, I love a classic all beef slider, but by the 4th bbq of the summer…. #IJustCan’t !!  The tuna slider is such a great alternative to a regular beef slider.  It’s healthier, lighter and is packed with a lot of flavors.

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Sriracha Aioli

Sriracha mayo… kicked up a notch!  A bit zingy-er, a bit fresher and a bit healthier.  Perfect with seafood, poultry and everything else 🙂 Ingredients: 1/2 cup greek yogurt (my favorite is Fage) 1/4 cup mayo 4 tbsp sriracha 1 garlic clove, very finely minced 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves 1 tsp lime or lemon juice

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Honey Sriracha Wings

This is a no fuss no muss recipe, perfect for that big Memorial day weekend party you’re about to host.  3 ingredients, no frying involved, it’s a no brainer!

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Cilantro Shrimp Fried Rice

I love this dish.  Takes about 5-7 minutes to make and is perfect for work-lunch (yep, I’m eating this at my desk as I type this post) or a light dinner.  Since it doesn’t require a lot of oil, eggs or various sauces like your usual fried rice, it’s pretty healthy.  It’s super light and

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Herb Roasted Potatoes

Ever plan for a dinner where you are so focused on the main dish that you forget all about the side dish? Happens to me ALL THE TIME. And every time that happens I turn to my trusty roasted potatoes recipe. Actually, to tell you the truth there is no specific recipe for roasted potatoes.

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Blackberry Galette

Isn’t it oh sooooo pretty?!?!  I love making galettes!  Main reason why I love it so much, there are no rules when it comes to making galettes.  I kinda feel like a little girl making arts and crafts with playdoh.  Time and time again, I will catch myself humming while making the folds… haha.

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Avocado Toast with Garlic Egg

Avocado toast… it’s all the rage now.  And it definitely deserves all the bragging rights; it’s filling, super healthy and oh so versatile.  **Fun fact: avocado provides about 20 of your daily essential vitamins!  I love avocado toast at just about any time of the day.  This is my go to breakfast version.  It’s got so much flavor,

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