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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

  • Recipes,  Salad,  Side Dishes

    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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Meet the Maple Cherry Charmer Cocktail! If you’r Meet the Maple Cherry Charmer Cocktail! If you’re looking for a cocktail that’s seasonal, warming, and luscious, this is for you. Kentucky bourbon, California winter oranges, real Vermont maple syrup, and cherries; I’m not sure you could make a more "American" cocktail. Made with the wonderful @elevatedcraft cocktail shaker. Link to the recipe in profile. #bourbon #luxardo #cocktails #cocktailsathome #formerchef #cocktailsofinstagram #makersmark #luxardocherries
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