Here is what to order at Philz on the weekend for a sweet special treat. Walk up to the counter and say "iced tesora medium plus sweet & creamy."
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Looking for a great fall recipe? This Pumpkin Pound Cake is easy and delicious! This could work for any fall dinner.
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lomo saltado
What is lomo saltado? A traditional Peruvian dish, a stir fry that combines marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes, rice, and here's the best part: FRENCH FRIES.
Yes, this is a real Peruvian dish
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trader joes cheese plate
Here is a cheese plate I put together when some friends came over for wine in the afternoon. All from Trader Joe's! I call it a cheese plate, but it's probably
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acai at home
Acai bowls are a great breakfast or snack. I was introduced to these delicious & healthy concoctions when in Brasil in 2007 (see photo above, yes, I used to have brown hair).
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seared steak & salsa verde
A healthy, flavorful, and easy dinner: seared steak + salsa verde. This is part of a Blue Apron recipe. I didn't love the veggies, but the steak + salsa verde was great & very easy!
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easy salad lunch
This is what I make for lunch when I want to eat at home, I want to eat healthy, and I am starving and don't have time to cook.
Here is my formula:
greens + meat + cheese + fruit + dried fruit + nuts
flag cake
Ok this is a more advanced recipe....but it's not as hard as it looks.
Last year 2 of my friends requested a "Flag Cake" for their 4th of July party. I like to bake, so they gladly gave this assignment to me. After a bit of research, I found this darling cake from Land O Lakes.. It looked a little intimidating.
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4th of july easy recipes
Some easy food to add to your 4th of July party. These aren't even recipes as there is no cooking required....just some arranging.
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roller coaster chair: the loopita
Ok, the "roller coaster chair" is just my name for it, but doesn't this remind you of a loop on a roller coaster?
It's actually called a "Loopita" and is a social chaise lounge designed for conversation by Victor M. Aleman of Mexico.
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lauren's margaritas
I was introduced to this recipe by my good friend Lauren. Best part-she was pregnant playing bartender for the rest of us. The pregnant girl makes an excellent margarita!
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salad dressing by amira
Amira is my wonderful friend who always makes wonderful salad. I asked her to put together her list of salad dressings for us (which is of course only in her head).
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salted caramel and chocolate oreo bars
Even though it was only 9 am, I am still a fan of dessert, especially chocolate. I threw together these chocolate bars the night before. They taste best straight from the fridge.
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girls brunch recipes
What to make for girls brunch. My friend Mead invited us over for coffee one Sunday morning while her teenager slept....I said "why I don't I make breakfast for us." I love quiche paired with a salad, and of course I had to make dessert.
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gwyneth's sriracha salmon
Along with the Vietnamese Salad, I served Gwyneth's Sriracha Salmon (her photo, not mine).
It was pretty good. I still prefer my favorite salmon recipe (stay tuned for that one), but this was easy, healthy, and the flavors paired well with the salad.
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gwyneth's vietnamese salad
I made this salad for a Sunday dinner outside with friends, and everyone loved it! I served it alongside her Sriracha salmon.
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photo credit: Mead Quin
secret ingredient brownies
Yes, I live in California, but no, this isn't what you think. This secret ingredient is safe for kids and won't make you high.
These are my world famous brownies that everyone always loves. They are so so easy!
What is the secret ingredient?
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cheese board
How do you design a beautiful cheese board? Go crazy! Include lots of stuff, don't skimp, pile it on.
I arrived early at dear friend Sarah's for game night and asked what I could do to help. She requested that I put together the cheese board. She had all the wonderfully diverse ingredients already + a gorgeous long cheese board, so it was easy!
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jerk chicken legs
I made these jerk chicken legs along with the citrus salad and roasted cauliflower. It was a healthy meal!
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valencian citrus salad
Thanks to Rodales Organic Life for publishing this recipe which is actually from Tory Miller's restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin called Estrellón. I really enjoy all these ingredients. I may try it again with regular dressing (homemade oil & vinegar--stay tuned for recipe).
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