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soup szn. [chicken & white bean southwestern soup]
saying goodbye to summer. [tomato tarts w. herb-flavored goat cheese & basil]
to the rescue. [arugula & couscous salad]
hello, summer. [watermelon panzanella salad]
summer staple. [mexican street corn (elote)]
pasta la vista, baby. [sun-dried tomato pasta w. sausage & asparagus]
pieces of the past. [shrimp & squash pilaf]
let’s get grillin’. [balsamic-marinated grilled artichokes]
game changer. [deconstructed french onion soup]
pack a punch. [mini potato, pepper & chorizo empanadas]
spring salad. [quinoa, arugula, asparagus & pea salad]
the list goes on. [air fryer onion rings]
hit the spot. [lemon, asparagus & bacon pasta]
eat your greens. [broccoli pesto pasta]
my go-to. [creamy salsa verde chicken enchiladas]
can’t stop, won’t stop. [homemade pork dumplings]
current obsession. [chicken tikka masala]
worth it. [air fryer zucchini crisps w. chipotle ranch]
it’s poppin’. [jalapeño poppers w. maple sausage & cream cheese]
can’t get better than this. [white chicken chili]
here’s hoping. [roasted bell pepper & tortellini soup]
allow me to introduce myself. [roasted pork tenderloin w. apple cider glaze & braised cabbage]
epitome of comfort food. [chicken pot pie]
falling for you. [fall salad w. apple cider poppy seed dressing]
sweet summer. [fresh corn salad]
let the beet drop. [beet salad w. goat cheese, pistachios & orange vinaigrette]
explosion of flavor. [braised beef short ribs w. spicy cabbage slaw]
sign me up. [gochujang-ranch crispy chicken bowl]
wrap it up. [red chili oil pork wontons]
luscious. [homemade spinach & ricotta ravioli w. sage brown butter sauce]
never go back. [homemade lasagna bolognese]
stars & stripes. [italian pasta salad]
gimme more. [thai red curry noodle soup]
flavor town. [pappardelle w. pork ragu]
look who’s back. [grilled avocado stuffed w. grilled corn salad]
shredding for the wedding. [pesto brown rice bowl]
it’s been a minute. [cheeseburger tater tot cups]
wingin’ it. [creamy potato salad]
seconds. [turkey & veggie chili]
steamy. [pork & vegetable potstickers]
pasta la vista, baby. [turkey & vegetable lasagna]
ready and waiting. [pepperoncini beef sandwiches]
oh boy. [fettuccine alfredo w. broccoli]
absent. [chicken fried rice]
a lighter choice. [mediterranean turkey meatballs w. herbed yogurt sauce]
back for more. [zoodles w. homemade marinara sauce]
highly recommend. [panko-crusted halibut w. white wine beurre blanc]
top of my list. [sun-dried tomato & basil fettuccine w. pancetta]
finding the time. [mediterranean hummus wrap]
summer countdown. [grilled eggplant w. caprese salsa topping]
picnic in the park. [classic coleslaw]
no need for take out. [beef & broccoli]
picnic prep. [pesto pasta salad w. salami & heirloom tomatoes]
comfort food. [broccoli cheese soup]
the extra step. [fresh tomato sauce]
spruce it up. [sun-dried tomato & basil hummus]
no regrets. [chicken & veggie stir fry]
so fresh and so clean. [shredded buffalo chicken wrap]
chef. [mojo-marinated pork cubanos]
back to the grind. [shredded spicy chicken & chorizo tinga tostada]
mamma mia. [meatballs in marinara sauce]
stack it up. [ground turkey lasagna w. butternut squash, zucchini & spinach]
triple threat. [caribbean shrimp bites]
cooling off. [hearty chili]
won’t miss a thing. [four-cheese spaghetti squash mac & cheese]
so long, summer. [pineapple, coconut & cashew rice]
fuego. [smoky roasted poblano & hatch chile salsa]
welcome back. [seven-layer dip]
imitator. [tempura fried chicken sandwich w. fresno chili coleslaw, pickled onions & honey mustard sauce]
feelin’ fresh. [chickpea, avocado & feta salad w. basil dressing]
back at it. [greek orzo salad]
fresh & filling. [bbq chicken cobb salad]
to die for. [white chicken enchilada casserole]
labor of love. [buttermilk-baked chicken sandwich w. apple, onion & bacon slaw, fried green tomato, green goddess dressing & cheddar]
green machine. [green goddess dressing]
winner winner, chicken dinner. [chicken in sun-dried tomato & white wine cream sauce]
fresh start. [herb & citrus oven roasted chicken]
fiesta friday. [layered taco salad]
muy delicioso. [shredded chicken enchiladas in red sauce w. bell peppers]
aloha. [Hawaiian bowl w. garlic lemon butter shrimp & pineapple]
gourmet twist. [crispy pork tenderloin sandwich w. red onion, pickles & apricot mustard spread]
oh, it is love. [steak & chimichurri pita]
hoooked. [chicken pad thai]
must-make. [barbacoa tacos w. pickled red onions & cilantro]
happily ever after. [crispy fried chicken sandwich w. slaw & spicy mayo]
fresca. [cilantro-lime grilled chicken topped w. pico de gallo & cotija cheese]
hello, 2015. [new mexican rubbed pork tenderloin w. bourbon-ancho sauce, cilantro oil & smoked red pepper sauce]
time to relax. [chicken tortilla soup topped w. avocado & homemade crispy tortilla strips]
cooling down. [southwestern beef chili]
say cheese. [spicy beef queso dip]
hop on board. [ground turkey zucchini boats stuffed w. bell pepper, mushroom, onion & tomato]
to the next level. [buffalo chicken nachos w. jalapeño, goat cheese, bacon & buffalo ranch sauce]
almost back to normal. [shredded chicken enchiladas w. bell peppers, corn & black beans in red sauce]
third time’s a charm. [savory mashed sweet potatoes]
keeping busy. [korean beef bowl w. bell peppers & water chestnuts]
no complaints here. [soba noodle salad w. spicy peanut sauce, shredded chicken & veggies]
product review – Appetites. [tamarind glazed beef w. sesame broccoli & snow peas]
here we go again. [shredded chicken enchiladas w. bell peppers in red chile sauce]
sweet & spicy. [homemade peach salsa w. a kick]
all hail the king. [grilled fish tacos w. avocado relish, smoky tomato-Greek yogurt crema & red cabbage-citrus slaw]
semi-guilt-free. [zucchini spaghetti w. jalapeño-cilantro pesto]
the lighter side. [potato salad w. blue cheese, crispy bacon & grated hard-boiled egg]
green goddess. [tacos w. shredded chicken in a spicy poblano cream sauce topped w. caramelized onions & sour cream]
grilling season. [spicy grilled corn salad w. avocado & cotija]
burger lover. [juicy hamburger w. pimento cheese, crispy bacon & blackened onions]
ooey gooey. [spicy queso dip]
spice it up. [bbq-tequila chicken tostadas topped w. jalapeño-pineapple salsa & spicy bbq sauce]
masterpiece. [buffalo chicken zucchini boats topped w. melted cheddar, goat cheese, bacon & ranch dressing]
can’t go wrong. [jalapeno-cilantro spaghetti w. lime chicken]
cheers to the weekend. [tender shredded beef tacos topped w. homemade guacamole]
product review & a giveaway! [cheeseburger sliders w. homemade thousand island dressing]
welcoming summer. [pulled bbq chicken sliders topped w. homemade coleslaw & tangy bbq sauce]
the gang’s all here. [pickled red onions & pickled cauliflower]
human again. [creamy four-cheese mac & cheese w. mushrooms, peas & chicken]
cure the cold. [turkey chili loaded w. vegetables]
keep it spicy. [buffalo chicken tacos w. goat cheese, avocado & ranch dressing]
MIA. [savory chicken hash topped w. bacon]
going green. [roasted green chile-chicken enchiladas]
just a kick. [bacon-wrapped buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers]
potato, potAto. [smashed red-skinned potatoes w. chives & bacon]
a good find. [parmesan & spinach orzo]
settled in. [sweet corn risotto]
stress case. [shredded chicken, kale & mushroom casserole w. ricotta & lemon]
gobbled up. [potato croquettes]
checking off my list. [linguine w. grilled asparagus pesto & lemon zest]
VeeV Spirits collaboration. [spicy grilled eggplant caprese stacks w. crispy parmesan lavash paired w. fruit cup sangria]
newfound love. [creamy buffalo chicken & quinoa bake w. kale, broccoli & goat cheese]
dig in. [baked potato wedge nachos w. pepper jack cheese, bacon, jalapeno & guacamole]
feels like home. [chicken divan]
lettuce eat. [ground turkey lettuce wraps w. spicy drizzling sauce]
souped up. [chicken tortilla soup w. homemade tortilla strips]
a special day. [chicken saute w. white wine & thyme cream sauce]
catching up. [shredded chicken tostadas w. roasted tomato-jalapeno salsa]
non-stop. [deconstructed kabobs w. andouille, chicken & creole mustard sauce]
flavor explosion. [honey-lime chicken burrito w. tomatillo sauce, Cuban-style black beans & grilled corn in lime dressing]
summer just got hotter. [French onion soup]
make do. [whole wheat spaghetti w. cilantro-jalapeño pesto & chicken]
taco tuesday. [carne asada tacos w. smoky dried-chile salsa, onion-cilantro relish & cotija cheese]
mouthwatering. [smoked pork loin sandwich w. homemade bbq sauce & coleslaw]
clean plates. [parmesan & pesto crusted halibut in crazy water w. zucchini, tomatoes & orzo]
taco time. [crock-pot shredded chicken w. corn, black beans & jalapeno in a homemade crunchy taco shell]
facing fears. [creamy lemon risotto w. peas, asparagus & parmesan]
lighten up. [baked mozzarella bites w. homemade marinara sauce]
reduced guilt. [black bean & quinoa veggie burger w. southwestern yogurt sauce]
all aboard. [zucchini boats stuffed w. couscous, bell peppers, mushrooms, feta & toasted pine nuts]
back in action. [avocado, chickpea & quinoa salad w. lemon-mustard vinaigrette]
throw it together. [ground turkey & quinoa tacos topped w. crispy kale chips & honey-lime Greek yogurt]
that’s a first. [tricolor quinoa and black bean salad]
late to the game. [jalapeño poppers w. sausage & parmesan]
addicted. [kale & quinoa salad w. dried cranberries, walnuts & feta]
pop ’em. [goat cheese, parmesan & pancetta stuffed baby bell peppers]
forget about it. [chicken breasts w. lemon-mushroom cream sauce]
back on track. [quick broccoli cheese soup]
let’s get festive. [roasted red pepper, artichoke & cream cheese dip]
dinner for 12. [three-cheese lasagna w. bolognese sauce]
playing catch up. [crock-pot shredded chicken in poblano cream sauce]
a nice change. [roasted tomato soup w. lemon arugula pesto]
hint of fall. [cremini mushroom & ricotta cheese toasts]
maybe I’m crazy. [crock-pot pumpkin & turkey chili]
in a jiff. [chicken w. honey-beer sauce]
stuffed. [jalapeño chicken wraps]
down to earth. [mushroom lentil burgers w. arugula & goat cheese]
can it. [homemade dill pickles]
catch of the day. [tequila-lime mahi mahi tacos w. honey-lime sour cream]
heating up. [sun-dried tomato fettuccine w. chicken & broccoli]
putting the pieces together. [lemon, asparagus & heirloom tomato pasta salad]
love at first bite. [beef tenderloin sandwich w. tomato, avocado, provolone & homemade pesto]
fresh. [orzo salad w. chickpeas, basil, feta & mustard vinaigrette]
Lean on Lamb Supper Club. [crock-pot sliced lamb w. Greek yogurt, mint & pomegranate w. a pomegranate & cinnamon reduction]
pile it up. [Greek stuffed peppers]
summer lovin’. [soba noodles w. vegetables & chicken in peanut sauce]
versatile. [cuban black beans and rice]
switch it up. [chickpea & brown rice veggie burgers w. tomato salad]
snacks on snacks. [red pepper, fontina & mango quesadilla]
stack ’em. [bacon, egg & spinach breakfast stacks]
personalized. [mini chicken pot pies]
¡fiesta! [fresh serrano salsa]
no brainer. [artichoke & parmesan dip]
until next year. [quinoa & black bean salad]
speak of the devil. [avocado deviled eggs & grandma’s traditional deviled eggs]
spring things. [pork tenderloin w. grilled pineapple salsa]
sunnier days. [chinese chicken pasta salad]
a better place. [shredded chicken and tomatillo tacos w. queso fresco & red cabbage]
almost guilt-free. [goat cheese-stuffed turkey burgers w. roasted red pepper relish]
make it work. [ground beef pasta]
pretty bird. [garam masala chicken w. roasted vegetables]
cooked-out. [crock-pot Mexican chicken]
Lean on Lamb – The Supper Club, round two. [braised lamb shanks w. white beans & tomatoes]
roll ’em up. [meatballs w. marinara sauce]
tgif. [crock-pot chicken w. wild rice]
freshen up. [fish tacos w. southwestern slaw, chipotle pico de gallo & Mexican crema]
taking a back seat. [zucchini & salami pasta]
meat & potatoes. [shepherd’s pie]
chili when it’s not so chilly. [white bean and chicken chili]
cooking w. Estela. [pollo en salsa verde w. Mexican rice]
cheers. [coctel de camarones – shrimp cocktail]
char it. [sautéed chicken breast w. roasted red pepper & tomato sauce]
worth the wait. [onion soup w. sage brown butter, fried sage & homemade croutons]
toss it in. [rotini pasta w. tomato cream sauce & chicken apple sausage]
natural remedy. [chicken & rice soup]
turkey day. [Thanksgiving 2011]
Lean on Lamb – The Supper Club. [lamb pizza w. red peppers, arugula & goat cheese]
in no time. [shredded Mexican chicken]
warm me up. [chicken & potato corn chowder]
let the preparations begin. [sweet potato-pecan casserole]
health kick. [white bean salad w. red pepper, capers, jalapeno & cayenne]
always remember. [eggplant parmesan lasagna]
refreshing. [couscous salad w. chicken, vegetables & basil dressing]
not your typical taco. [spiced lentil tacos w. adobo chile sour cream]
game day guac. [guacamole w. cotija cheese]
cheesy goodness. [scalloped potatoes & ham]
comer más frijoles. [cuban-style black bean & corn salsa]
hidden gem. [roasted red pepper soup w. pasilla chile cream]
all puffed up. [Gruyere cheese puffs w. black figs]
fall flavors. [brown rice medley topped w. ground turkey gravy & grated zucchini]
fill ‘er up. [stuffed pasta shells w. prosciutto, ricotta & mushrooms]
inspired eats. [grilled asparagus w. fried egg, prosciutto & parmesan]
heaven on a plate. [chicken breast valdostana w. braised lentils]
all grown up. [four-cheese, white truffle oil & mushroom mac & cheese]
product review. [bell pepper & onion crostini w. pesto]
work with what you’ve got. [rigatoni w. truffle oil cream sauce, zucchini, tomatoes, goat cheese & chicken]
insalata classica. [caprese salad w. heirloom tomatoes]
savory summer snack. [roasted red & orange bell peppers w. goat cheese & naan]
authentic. [homemade smoky salsa w. chipotle peppers & cilantro]
just grill it. [grilled flatbread w. asparagus pesto and fontina]
keep it simple. [spicy bean dip w. corn & habanero salsa]
almost Bottega worthy. [artichoke, prosciutto, mozzarella & ricotta whole wheat pizza]
grill ’em. [grilled corn w. honey-ancho chile butter]
sliding into home. [grilled chicken sliders w. roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, bacon & basil aioli]
gone fishin’. [macadamia nut-crusted halibut w. mango-lime butter sauce]
ham it up. [hearty ham & 15 bean soup]
crunch time. [ground turkey tacos picadillo w. homemade taco shells]
grown-up pizza party. [homemade pizzas w. prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pineapple & mushrooms]
spice up your life. [adobo-rubbed pork tenderloin w. glazed carrots & rosemary-chili fingerling potatoes]
blooming w. flavor. [country ham & bread crumb stuffed artichokes]
summer in sight. [chicken piccata]
ole! ole! [succulent carne asada w. Mexican rice & grilled red pepper & onion]
pasta minus the carbs. [spaghetti squash w. red wine marinara sauce & sautéed chicken breast]
succulence. [turkey burger w. lemon-honey mustard sauce & goat cheese]
easy peasy. [basil pesto farfalle w. sautéed chicken & diced tomatoes]
batter up! [beer battered asparagus w. lemon herbed dipping sauce]
au naturel. [simple spaghetti squash w. olive oil]
spice things up. [whole grain penne pasta w. turkey sausage & tomato-chili cream sauce]
food & friends. [roman-style chicken w. bell peppers, prosciutto & capers]
gourmet tex-mex. [chicken fajitas topped w. avocado sauce & spiced Greek yogurt]
finger lickin’ good. [sautéed chicken breasts w. mustard, brandy & white wine cream sauce]
chill(i) out. [lean turkey chili w. kidney beans]
fresh & easy. [lemon cream whole grain penne pasta w. chicken & sautéed asparagus]
kick it up a notch. [chicken tortilla soup]
be my guest. [filet mignon w. grapes, watercress & blue cheese]
hearty & healthy. [lentil, spinach & sausage soup]
fettuccine fiend. [zucchini, squash & parmesan fettuccine]
use & reuse. [smoked turkey, crispy prosciutto, broccoli & cheese empanadas & phyllo cups]
all wrapped up. [lettuce wraps w. oven roasted pork tenderloin]
breadwinner. [zucchini bread]
jack & the beanstalk. [green beans w. crispy prosciutto, lemon & toasted pine nuts]
mr. potato head. [stuffed baked potato w. caramelized onions & asiago cheese]
you say tomato, I say tomato. [classic chicken cacciatore]
taste of fall. [homemade butternut squash ravioli w. brown butter sauce]
mamma mia pizzeria. [pesto & bbq chicken pizzas]
the soup that saved me. [potato & carrot soup]
falling for squash. [butternut squash soup]
jumping for julia. [bruschetta w. roasted plum tomatoes, ricotta & prosciutto]
when eggplant met salsa. [sesame eggplant salsa w. lavash]
more cheese please. [goat cheese baked in red pepper]