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PASTA TRAPANESE ROASTED VEGGIE PESTO
All of us need easy recipes that take less than 30 minutes. After a long day at school, you are too tired to cook. After a long day at work, cooking is not on your mind. It’s expensive to order Chinese takeout or…
PORK AND ASPARAGUS WITH HOISIN SAUCE
Let’s face it: you can’t shoot everything with natural light. Since I bought my DSLR, I’ve shot everything in natural light. However, with a 9-5 full-time job, this means I must stay in the house on weekends to cook and blog. As…
SHRIMP SCAMPI LEMON PEPPERS WITH ORZO
It’s been a long day. The work day didn’t finish until 7 p.m., and the traffic on my way home was backed up. Then I went to the gym and then grocery shopped, cooked dinner, took pictures, showedered, and am now writing…
TEXICAN BURGER
Today, let’s discuss phobias. My phobia is bugged. They are disgusting. They are disgusting. They can kill me, I think. I know it’s absurd, but I can’t stop myself. I wouldn’t say I like spiders in particular, and especially those that live on the white…
SPICY ROASTED SHRIMP SANDWICH WITH CHIPOTLE AVODOA MAYONNAISE
It is so wonderful that today is Friday. It’s not just because it is the end of the week or because I can sleep in tomorrow rather than being stuck in LA traffic. Jason will be coming home tomorrow, too! I haven’t…
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ONE POT LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP and RICE
You can make this dish if you know how to cook rice. Stunning Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Rice. It’s easy to make but impressive enough to serve for company or date night. It’s one of those recipes that I keep asking myself,…
GAZPACHO SUMMER
Gazpacho is the perfect summertime dish to prepare when you don’t want to cook when the sun’s heat is on full force. Gazpacho is cold and refreshing. It only takes a couple of minutes to prepare, and there’s no need…
Breakfast Smoothie with Chocolate and Coffee
This Chocolate Coffee Breakfast Smoothie will make you feel like you’re having a treat, and it is also a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your day. The riced cauliflower adds a thick, creamy texture to the…
RATATOUILLE ROASTED IN THE OVEN
What happens when you layer thinly sliced veggies in a dish with a rich red sauce, herbs, and a cheese topping? This Oven Roasted Ratatouille is so delicious that even vegetable haters cannot stop eating it. This dish reminds me…
SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH RED SAUCE
The colorful vegetables are one of my favorite things about summer. This time of year, I pack as many vegetables on my plate as possible because they won’t taste as good or be as inexpensive in six months. A simple…
PESTO POTATO SLALAD
There are so many varieties of potato salad that I could live on them. Because potatoes are cheap and filling, I have been making many of them. I made a budget-friendly parsley pesto to transform my potatoes into this creamy…
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE
Since I was a teenager, peanut butter banana smoothies have been my favorite dessert or snack. They’re creamy, sweet enough to satisfy my sweet tooth, and filling to serve as breakfast. I always have all the ingredients in stock. Plus,…
PEACH GALETTE
This gorgeous peach galette can be made in minutes and is utterly delicious. This is my favorite way to show off succulent summer peaches. Use my 3-ingredient pie crust or store-bought dough for this delicious dessert. What is a galette A galette…
BUN CHA
This light and refreshing Bun Cha recipe feature juicy and flavorful pork meatballs paired with vermicelli pasta, herbs, and vegetables. It is easy to make and fill. This recipe, served with a homemade sauce for dipping, is ideal to do…
CHIPOTLE PEACH SALSA
The peach season has begun! If there’s anything I can’t resist, it’s a juicy and fragrant summer peach. Peaches are not only great for desserts, but they also pair well with savory dishes. The peaches’ sweetness balances out the chipotle’s…