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Lemon Thyme Shrimp
This Lemon Thyme Shrimp is simple and quick to make. I’ve made it multiple times now and it never disappoints. It’s delicious served over angel hair pasta, or, for an even lighter meal, I’ve served it...
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Roasted Corn Salad
This Roasted Corn Salad is a go-to and you’ll see it often served alongside any BBQ dinner at my house. One of the first times I served it, I was told, “This is so good, it’s like a de-constructed...
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Potato Salad
Sometimes it’s the hardest things that I can’t get past. Like should I call this Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Picnic Potato Salad, Mom’s Potato Salad………..or plain old Potato Salad. Seriously, sometimes...
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Sweet Potato Chili
This Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect crockpot meal! It is so simple to make and extremely flavorful, but not too spicy (which is great because even the kids will like it). It’s quick to get...
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Pineapple Fried Rice
This might be a favorite new side dish of mine. Pineapple fried rice could be a vegetarian entree, but if you’re like me, you’re going to serve it as a side dish. It goes well with grilled teriyaki...
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Fair Corn (in a cup)
Have you ever had roasted corn on the cob at a fair? If so, you know just how delicious it is! You also know that by the time you’ve finished eating it, you pretty much need a shower. Grilled buttery...
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Tuscan Kale Salad
I’m pretty picky about Kale salads. I’ve ordered plenty in restaurants and I just don’t love ’em. This Tuscan Kale Salad however, is perfect! It’s lemony, garlicy, slightly salty from the fresh grated...
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Zucchini Pancakes
While zucchinis are abundant, I’m jumping on the zucchini recipe bandwagon. In case you still have a few growing in your garden, you might want to make up this delicious side dish. I pulled up an old...
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Potato, Tomato, Squash Bake
This Potato, Tomato, Squash Bake is the perfect side dish. It contains both your starch and veggies, it’s simple to make, tastes delicious, and goes well with chicken or beef. And, if you truly eat...
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Tomato Strawberry Jam
Before I talk about this Strawberry Tomato Jam, let me share a little about my past weekend. We hosted a family reunion here in Santa Cruz for my husbands side of the family. It wasn’t large (30-ish)...
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Baked Four Cheese Gnocchi w/ Broccoli
I’ve only cooked gnocchi (little potato dumplings) a few times, and always topped them with a simple marinara sauce. They were good, but tonight’s Baked Four Cheese Gnocchi w/Broccoli were pretty...
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Baked Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash is a simple, delicious, low carb alternative to pasta. It makes a delicious side dish, but can also be topped with veggie or meat sauces for a fulfilling main course. I’ll be posting...
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Beet Hummus
This healthy appetizer is as delicious as it is beautiful!! The beets absolutely transform regular hummus into a feast for your eyes! I knew I had to replicate a beet hummus that my sister in law...
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Homemade Refried Beans
I finally made Homemade Refried Beans and I might not ever go back to opening a can! It takes a while to make them, starting with cooking 2#’s of dried beans, but it’s worth it. Just check out the...
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Thai Noodle Salad
I recently served this Thai Noodle Salad at a baby shower I hosted and it was a huge hit! The tender pasta was dressed with a flavorful, but not heavy dressing, and the veggies and cashews added a...
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Caprese Avocado Pesto Pasta
This Caprese Avocado Pesto Pasta is the best of everything! If you’re a fan of pasta, caprese salad, avocados, and pesto, you’re going to love this!Seriously, look at this serving of pasta! Fresh...
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Panzanella Salad
Summertime is the perfect time to make a fresh and delicious Panzanella Salad! If you have a garden (or a local farmer’s market) then this is the salad for you! Imagine fresh ripe tomatoes, cucumbers,...
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Asian Coleslaw
I love leftovers for lunch and this Asian Coleslaw was the perfect salad for both dinner and lunch the following day!! It was fresh, flavorful, and easy to prepare! I love that our evenings are still...
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Fiesta Corn
Fiesta Corn (or maybe you know it as Confetti Corn or Corn Dip) is made from roasted fresh corn, lots of fresh veggies, and gets a tangy zest from fresh lime juice. It can be served as a dip with...
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Lemon Dill Potato Salad
This Lemon Dill Potato Salad is not your Grandma’s potato salad. Although, if she was anything like my grandma or mom, they made a delicious mayo based potato salad. As soon as I tasted a Lemon Dill...
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