Snap Pea Aleppo Salata

It’s a snap to make.Brian told me to say that.I’m actually not quite sure what to say in regards to this recipe other than it’s extremely enticing, extraordinarily delicious, and truly a “snap” to make.Pick up your snap peas and chile pepper at the store, along with your creamy and decadent Ricotta Salata, and some…

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Spiced Pork & Persimmon

Believe it or not, on the same day Valerie and I baked our Persimmon Tarragon Cranberry Cookies as part of a care package to send away, I decided I wanted to take FULL advantage of persimmon season and create a dinner with the super fruit. Pork seemed like a logical pairing, not only because of…

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Blueberry Cilantro Salsa & Pan Fried Pork Chops

I woke up early one morning with the hankering to treat my friend to dinner. Something savory, of course, but also something a little sweet. While I feel like we’ve gone a little overboard with the cinnamon-pumpkin spice kick this year (and every year, thanks, Starbucks) I decided that fresh blueberries would satisfy the sweet,…

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Sage Pork Meatballs with Raspberry Onion Coulis & Comté

cou·lis ko͞oˈlē/ noun a thin fruit or vegetable puree, used as a sauce. comté (or Gruyère de Comté) kɔ̃.te noun  a French cheese made from unpasteurized cow’s milk in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France. Comté has the highest production of all French AOC cheeses, at around 64,000 tonnes annually. The cheese is made in discs, each between 40 cm (16 in) and 70 cm (28 in) in diameter, and…

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Sesame Seared Tuna & Coconut Wasabi Rice

I don’t cook fish at home very often: the smell drifting through the house is simply too much for me – we live in a very small space. And, quite honestly, I don’t often think about buying fishing in a land-locked state. But I do crave it – and I crave rare tuna, much of…

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Basil Mint Porkloin & Potatoes

It’s no secret that one of my very favorite savory dishes is a perfectly roasted pork tenderloin. And, when it comes to entertaining, it also happens to be one of my specialities. It’s so easy, it’s so tender, it’s so delicious…and this time it’s so full of fresh herbs! Italian Basil and Mint Pork Tenderloin…

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Asparagus Fennel Cake Cups

So many times we find recipes across the interwebs for sweet and delicious protein powder treats. I suppose there is a time and a place for protein packed treats – well, yes, there certainly is! But today, I eschew the sweet for the savory. Today I crave the power packed protein of Nuzest with the…

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Lemon Basil Coconut Flour Pasta

Ever since my less than successful attempt at coconut flour noodles awhile back, I’ve been dreaming of ways to make the experience, the idea, and the flavorsome food, more victorious. I needed a way to create grain-free coconut flour pasta. About 6 months ago, I knew deep down I had discovered a way – the…

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Cauliflower Rice Cake

Oh, cauliflower rice, you’ve been so popular on the likes of the inter webs, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and more… What to do with you other than stir fry, sauté, steam, season, and consume… Well, I say let’s make a cake. A savory cake. A no bake cake. Here we go! Cauliflower Rice Cake 2 cups…

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