Recipes
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Recipe :: Golden Beet & Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese
When people ask me about what types of diets I recommend and which side of the fence I fall on, whether I am pro-vegetarian or pro-Paleo diet, I always tell them to listen to their body. Truly, your body will tell you when a food is working for you or not. And if you find you are craving a type of food that ends up making you feel sluggish, bloated or just overall bad, it probably means you are allergic to it. Our bodies, if unbalanced, will crave the very food that we are allergic to. Go figure! This is the case when you have a bad reaction to a…
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Recipe :: Delicious Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
One of the best things about springtime is all the delicious and fresh fruit found at our local supermarkets! Melissa’s Produce sent me a box of some of their tasty citrus fruits including Ojai Pixie Tangerines, Key Limes, Kumquats and gorgeous and juicy Meyer Lemons to enjoy and inspire me to do some baking!.There are so many recipes that call for a zest of lemon or lime. Or imagine a tasty tangerine scone on a Sunday morning. One of the best features of Melissa’s Produce is they provide a ton of recipes to try. You can visit their website to see what recipes go best with…
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Easy Recipe :: Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
You might have noticed that Brussels sprouts are listed on most trendy restaurant menus these days. Usually offered as an appetizer, Brussels sprouts are a great way to add some healthy cruciferous vegetables to your diet – while offering a ton of flavor. Brussels sprouts offer high levels of many nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits. So when Melissa’s Produce sent over a large bag of their gorgeous Brussels sprouts to try out, we went looking for a simple recipe and decided on adding in some bacon and olive oil. See below for one of the easiest side dishes to make the family. Brussels Sprouts are…
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The Perfect Side Dish :: Fresh Garlic, Herb and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
We cook potatoes a couple times a week in our household. My daughter is quite obsessed with potatoes, preferring the creamy small ones, and complains that I never make enough! I texted her last night while she was at drums with a new recipe idea and her response was yes, make them, but make more than 4. That girl loves her potatoes! Luckily, Melissa’s Produce sent over three bags of their medley creamer potatoes and some fresh garlic and we made garlic, herb and Parmesan potatoes to go with our steak dinner. Potatoes are good for you! Potatoes are a great side dish for any occasion! Not…
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Nathan Turner’s Italian Cheesy Pull-apart Bread Recipe
Last weekend I had a chance to meet home decorator, cook and author at the Rejuvenation Costa Mesa Grand Opening party. I just had to get his book because I like to support authors and also because the recipes inside look divine. And I am hear to tell you after taking one look through, my husband and I just had to try his Italian cheesy pull-apart sourdough bread recipe because it was just jumping out of the page. This would be a fantastic party dish. What is better than pulling out a hot loaf of fresh sourdough bread stuffed with fresh herbs, three kinds of cheeses and butter AND…
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Tasty Mongolian Beef in Ginger Garlic Sauce
My husband has wanted to try making Mongolian Beef at home for like the past 20 years. No joke! He usually orders this when we eat out but we have yet to venture trying to make it at home. That is until the other night we decided to give it a shot. To say it is super easy is an understatement! We found this yummy recipe on Spend with Pennies.com. Homemade meals always taste better. And the fresh ginger and garlic sauce is amazing over white rice. This just might turn into your favorite go-to Chinese dish! We paired it with some steamed broccoli but just about any…
