Blood Orange Cranberry Margarita
Monday blues. Anyone feeling the same way? Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’m counting down the moments until I have an excuse to stuff myself with more stuffing than I should rightly consume. And obviously, whipping up a fantastic complimentary cocktail makes all the Turkey Day fixings that much better! Planning on making a classic cranberry sauce to accompany your turkey this year? This Blood Orange Cranberry Margarita…
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Mushroom Bolognese
I can’t say I could ever be a vegetarian because I love meat too much! Yet this dish is 100 percent vegetarian and 100 percent perfection. I love a classic meat bolognese. But this Mushroom Bolognese that’s all about umami gives the classic a run for its money. Although the recipe calls for quite a bit of prep, Mushroom Bolognese will keep in the fridge for up to a week…
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Dark Chocolate Avocado Brownies
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. I’m drooling! I’m often tempted to make an entire pan of brownies for myself and dig in. But then the stomach ache settles in, and I wish to myself, “why can’t brownies be healthier!” Well if you want brownies to taste like heaven and be healthier, read on. The addition of avocados and the subtraction of unhealthy fats not only much improves the nutritional value of brownies but…
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Fall Frisée Salad with Butternut Squash & Homemade Garlicky Croutons
If there is one meal I don’t think I could ever get sick of, it would be salad. Salads are so versatile. They can be light, hearty, healthy, or indulgent. They satisfy the crunch-fix. And the innumerable array of flavor combos makes salads my go-to meal for any day of the week! My Fall Frisée Salad is one of those combos that’s just irresistible. Bits of sweet roasted butternut squash,…
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Heavenly Mushroom Gruyere Tartlet
Pastry: warm, crisp, flaky, tender, buttery…a phenomenal way to brighten a dreary day like today. It’s always fun to take a trip to another country in the kitchen. Today’s trip: France. Savory French pastries remind me of taking morning strolls in the streets of Paris. Passing by the wafting aroma of freshly baked dough from a local café would wake up my senses in the most tantalizing way possible. A…
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New England Fish Chowder
It’s been one of those days where I can’t seem to warm up! And what is the best remedy for getting warm on a chilly day? Soup! I love Maine. Whenever my family would visit Maine, I would beg for chowder. Or as Mainards say, “chowdah!” Chowder is the epitome of New England. Although the classic version of chowder is clam chowder, I equally love Fish Chowder. It’s an especially…
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Apple Cider Margarita
Fall is here! The weather is finally getting cooler, and now I have an incredible itch to eat and drink everything-fall! Native apples and apple cider are now staples in my fridge. In the spirit of my apple cider guzzling, I created a festive Apple Cider Margarita. The sweetness of the apple cider, offset by a squeeze of fresh lime and triple sec create a refreshing combo for a fall…
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Roast Chicken and Toasted Bread Salad
I’m still reminiscing about the amazing culinary experience I had in San Francisco when I visited. What’s an amazing restaurant in San Francisco? Zuni Café, a James Beard Foundation Winner for “Outstanding Restaurant.” Zuni Café is known for its roast chicken, and indeed, it is oh-so outstanding. When I went to Zuni Café, my sister and I shared a salad with roast chicken and hunks of Tuscan bread. It was…
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Lieu Dit (Muscadet: White)
Yes, this bottle says “Melon” on its front. No, no this wine is not made from melons (although that would be interesting..?). Muscadet is an incredibly crisp, dry, light-bodied white wine made from the “melon grape,” typically produced in the Loire Valley of France. I’d only ever seen Muscadet from France and occasionally from Oregon, but I saw this California Muscadet Lieu Dit and had to give it a try.…
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Lobster Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Chive Brown Butter
Confession: I used to hate lobster! But then my family began a tradition of going to Maine every summer for vacation, and that’s when my love affair with lobster began. Now lobster is one of my favorite foods, partially for its nostalgic effect but mostly because of its incredibly unique sweet sea taste. How could I have ever hated it?! So I decided to combine “lobstah” with beautifully al dente…
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