Forget Chicken Noodle Soup. THIS is my Jewish Penicillin – my “cure-all” and the item I crave 4 more most in life.Yes, spicy soup. SHRIMP soup. Spicy Shrimp Lemongrass Soup – this is what does the trick for me ✨💫🌟 in life.When we add homemade noodles (rather than traditional Jasmine rice), life is grand. Tom…
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There’s nothing like veggies FRESH from the garden. Whether they be carrots covered in dirt (oh, thank you, Bonnie) tasting candy-sweet, flavor-bomb cherry tomatoes, super spicy radishes, crisp mesclun lettuce, OR fragrant and fabulous baby shallots, I’ll take it all. FRESH from the ground is superb – amazing – astounding. I recently harvested some “baby”…
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I’ve been wanting to create this dish for years – YEARS! In fact, I check, and it’s been in my blogging queue since 2013.Seriously, I’m not sure why I waited so long – considering the deliciousness and joy this meal brought me and my favorite humans.The salmon was for home – the tofu was for…
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We can all agree on a few things here: Great carne asada should taste, first, of the beef. It should be buttery, rich, and juicy, with a nice charred, smoky flavor. It should also be fork-tender, but also somewhat substantial. Finally, the marinade should have a good balance of flavors, with no single ingredient overwhelming…
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Years ago, I made a simple meal that both of us absolutely adored.HOWEVER, I made it late at night – no lighting for photographs – and by the time we decided it should be blogged, the bowls were completely empty. LICKED clean! Recently the “Big B” requested this dish again.Of course, I wanted to oblige….
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Mexican Pico de Gallo Meatloaf is a twist on any classic meatloaf recipe. Using juicy ground beef and pork to keep the loaf moist and flavorful while baking, this comfort food (yes, meatloaf and taco seasoning forms the ULTIMATE hankering for food) gets seasoned with cumin, dried cilantro and oregano, chunky salsa and Avocado Tomatillo…
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Obviously I’m a little late to the game for posting Thanksgiving roasted veggie recipes, but this time of year, Brussels sprouts are an EVERY DAY occasion in our house.Truly.Truly stink.But, truly delicious. Blistered Brussels Sprouts, Tomatoes, & Walnuts This recipe roasts the cruciferous and sulfurous sprouts and blisters the mini bulbs with cherry tomatoes, salt…
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So, since we all love tacos, can we just create an all-in-one pan easy taco skillet stir-fry for a quick weeknight dinner? Let’s agree, this recipe creation need not occur on Taco Tuesday. While it certainly CAN, let’s allow ourselves the easy of a chicken stir-fry, but with all the goodness of the infamous “taco”…
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Maybe it’s salsa to you – but it’s extra zesty and free for me – SAMBA!!!!Less structured: Salsa music is more structured than Samba and because of that, the music selection is more consistent in beat and style. In summary, both Samba and Salsa are a combination of African and European dances. Traditional Samba originated from…
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Some say el Budín Azteca resembles a lasagna, except that it’s made with “Mexican” ingredients. Others call it a “Mexican Chicken Pie.” Regardless, the fresh salsa flavors, the texture, and the dichotomy of zippy and homey feelings this casserole evokes make it a winner all around. Among many other amazing traditions, Mexicans covet an exquisite recipe…
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