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  • Balela Salad
    Recipes,  Salad,  Side Dishes

    Balela Mediterranean Bean Salad

    Balela salad, a Middle Eastern inspired bean salad.

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    Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa

    The perfect vegetarian side dish; it's addicting because the squash gets even sweeter when roasted and the quinoa has a nice nutty crunch along with the roasted pepitas.

  • How to make homemade Mayonnaise
    How to/ Basics,  Recipes,  Sauces

    How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise

    How to make homemade mayonnaise

  • Zucchini with Toasted Fennel Seed Vinaigrette
    Gardening,  Recipes,  Restaurants,  Side Dishes,  Travel

    Grilled Zucchini with Toasted Fennel Seed Vinaigrette

    Grilled Zucchini with Toasted Fennel Seed Vinaigrette

  • Fennel Salad
    Recipes,  Salad

    Early Spring Salad with Fennel, Watercress, Pomegranate, and Hazelnut Vinaigrette

    Salad with fennel, watercress, pomegranate, and hazelnut Vinaigrette plus a short history of fennel.

  • Winter Quinoa Salad
    Featured,  Main Course,  Recipes,  Salad

    Winter Quinoa Salad with Mixed Beans and Tahini-Chili Dressing

    Winter Quinoa Salad with Mixed Beans and Tahini-Chili Dressing

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    Molasses Spice Cookies (Gluten Free)

    Gluten Free Molasses Spice Cookies

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    Spinach Salad with Persimmons, Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and a Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette

    Spinach Salad with Persimmons, Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and a Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette

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Southern Passion- Knob Creek bourbon, Chinola Pas Southern Passion- Knob Creek bourbon, Chinola Passion fruit liquor, lemon juice, peach preserves, and fresh basil. 2 oz @knobcreek bourbon .5 oz @chinola Passion fruit liquor .75 oz lemon juice 1 heaping teaspoon of peach jam 2 basil leaves Add 1 leaf and all other ingredients to @elevatedcraft shaker. Shake. Garnish with additional leaf.
Impromptu dinner on the deck last night to celebra Impromptu dinner on the deck last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Grilled eggplant with coriander yogurt and chili crisp Grilled zucchini with balsamic glaze Potato salad with mustard vinaigrette Grilled andouille sausage Jungle Bird cocktail. #formerchef #grill #BBQ #vegetables #norecipe
Saturday night cocktail; the Jungle Bird. Thanks @ Saturday night cocktail; the Jungle Bird. Thanks @elevatedcraft for the recipe and inspo! Recipe: 2 ounces pineapple juice ½ ounce fresh lime juice ½ ounce Demerara (or simple) Syrup ¾ ounce @campariofficial 1½ ounces @bacardi rum Shake for 15 seconds in Elevated Craft shaker. . #cocktailsofinstagram #cocktails #rum #Campari #tiki
Dinner at home, Yellowtail/Hamachi two ways. Crudo Dinner at home, Yellowtail/Hamachi two ways. Crudo with cucumber, lemon juice, coriander seed, sesame oil, and sweet soy sauce. Grilled with avocado, lemon juice, fresh herbs and pink and green peppercorns. Fish freshly caught by our friend @elnomad1 This was some of the best yellowtail I've ever had! . #hamachi #yellowtail #cooking #cookingathome #crudo
Happy Holidays! Tonight's birthday/Xmas Eve cake i Happy Holidays! Tonight's birthday/Xmas Eve cake is a Chocolate sour cream cake with cream cheese frosting and homemade toffee! #chocolate #chocolatecake #toffee #desserts #christmas #holiday
California Nicoise style salad (subbed avocado for California Nicoise style salad (subbed avocado for potatoes) with a Dijon mustard vinaigrette. . #salad #healtyfood #pescatarian #formerchef #weightwatchers #3points
Every year like clockwork. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie=Tha Every year like clockwork. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie=Thanksgiving for me. The recipe and the story behind this pie lives on the blog. Link in profile.
Today I made fresh roasted tomato soup with the la Today I made fresh roasted tomato soup with the last of the tomatoes from my garden! . . #tomatosoup #grilledcheese #vegetarian #vegan
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