Tomato Caraway Goulash

Goulash (Hungarian: gulyás) is a soup of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is a common meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. It is one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol of the country. Its origin traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by Hungarian shepherds.  At that time, the cooked and flavored…

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Moroccan Shrimp

Vibrant and aromatic, the simple, yet exotic spices in Moroccan and East African cuisine will always have my heart.Perhaps it is because I grew up cultured, with fine, ethnic food?Perhaps my palate simply craves “spice,” not always heat, but fine spice?Or, perhaps I’m simply meant to thrive in a Mediterranean climate and my taste buds…

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Cashew Citrus Shrimp

Fresh, fragrant, and enticing, this Cashew Citrus Shrimp recipe is healthy, grain-free, dairy free, and so satisfying any time of year! Just DO it! Cashew Citrus Shrimp 1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined1 roma tomato, chopped1 Tbs. olive oilsea salt and pepper1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice1 Tbs. fresh orange juice1/4 tsp. ground cumin1/4 tsp….

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Roasted Bratwurst Parsnips & Lemon Cabbage

Brian LOVES Bratwurst. He loves it grilled – bubbly and roasted.I could personally go either way on it.But, I adore both parsnips and cabbage. Both veggies are so underrated and virtually unknown in modern “non foodie” society. They are both surprisingly sweet, ultra nourishing, and compromisingly complimentary to anything and everything. Thus, I roasted both…

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Truffled Cauliflower Cream Risotto & Chicken

There’s nothing like the creamy comfort of slow-cooked risotto. This recipe combines the goodness of cauliflower with rice for the creaminess of the rice, plus chicken, lemon, and truffle salt! It’s high protein, comforting, and oh, so nourishing.Just do it. Just make it. Just eat it. Just enjoy it.JUST LIKE LIFE! Truffled Cauliflower Cream Risotto…

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Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Absolutely salivating and amazing recipes have no need to be complex.In fact, when things take longer than 30 minutes to prepare, or require a laundry list of ingredients, I’m usually checked out from the start. Those are not for me. I’m all about simplicity, but I’m also all about intense, unique, and extraordinary flavor. That’s…

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Chicken Mushroom Magic

What’s magical in your life? Look all around – the magic of each and every moment is there – it’s here – even if we don’t see it, we must believe it! Today’s magic in the kitchen comes in the form of mushrooms with black truffle salt. You might just have to see and taste…

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Balsamic Blue Cheese Carrot Burgers

It’s burger season again! Well, isn’t is always burger season? Let’s just say it’s time to pull out the BBQ grill. It’s also always the season for blue cheese in our house. NOT for me, but for my hubby. I can’t stand the stinky stuff, but he adores it. So, these burgers are for him.

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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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Cherry Basil Bison Burgers

Enough with the burgers already! Burgers again for dinner? Seriously, another hamburger? We’re grilling burgers again tonight? I already had a burger this week for lunch… Oh man, this is the best burger ever!!! It always is ~ the “best burger ever,” that is. We are burger pros and I’m filled with ideas. Salty, sweet,…

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