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Summer Veggie Flatbread Recipe
Summer Veggie Flatbread Recipe I am always trying to come up with fresh ideas for weekend lunches. Sandwiches can get boring and I want something quick. I created this recipe one afternoon and my family was delighted. You can use a mix of whatever veggies and cheese you like. I purchased these flatbreads at…
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3 Super Smoothies
s 3 Super Smoothies Breakfast for me is either an egg bake with veggies or a smoothie. I love smoothies because they keep me feeling light, full of energy and are the perfect on-the-go breakfast. Here are the 3 super smoothies that I rotate between…they can all be prepared in 5 minutes or less! s…
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Chic Weeknight Dinner Menu
s Chic Weeknight Dinner Menu Awhile back, one of my girlfriends called me and said “HELP!! My husband invited his boss and wife over for dinner tomorrow night and I have no idea what to make!” We hung up immediately and I pulled together this chic weeknight dinner menu in a flash. It’s light, flavorful…
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An Elegant Amuse-Bouche
s An Elegant Amuse-Bouche Almost everything sounds better in French…the language has that certain je ne sais quoi. While an appetizer sounds fairly straightforward, an amuse-bouche sounds positively delightful. According to Urban Dictionary, an amuse-bouche is “a small appetizer meant to tease the palate before the meal.” It is a single, bite sized hors d’oeurve that…
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Spinach, Mushroom & Gruyère Quiche Recipe
s Spinach, Mushroom & Gruyère Quiche Recipe Truth be told, I am not much of a breakfast person. Green tea is a must but, otherwise, I like things that are quick and easy…a green smoothie or avocado toast will suffice. However, my husband LOVES breakfast and so I like to have easy breakfast recipes on…
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Delicious Summer Salad Recipes
s Delicious Summer Salad Recipes s Salads are my favorite food category…they are healthy (mostly), flavorful and convenient. They can be an entire meal, the first course or, if you want to follow French tradition, served after the main course and before dessert. The three salads featured today are packed with flavor, texture and variety.…
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Refreshing Summer Sangria
s Refreshing Summer Sangria Summer is here…and so are brunches, BBQs and sunny Saturday afternoons. Sangria is a perfect beverage for casual gatherings because it is easy to prepare in large batches and people can serve themselves. The sangria recipe I shared for Mother’s Day is a rosé sangria…this one is made with a dry white…
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Asparagus Salad Recipe
s Asparagus Salad Recipe Need a delicious and easy recipe to take to weekend barbecues and parties? Look no further, friends, this recipe will do the trick. I have served this a number of times and it is always a hit. Bonus: unlike lettuce salads, you can eat this salad the next day! Hope you…
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A Moroccan Meal Inspired by Claudette New York
s A Moroccan Meal Inspired by Claudette New York Over the course of my career, I have spent many, many days in New York. Deciding where to dine is always a challenge because there are so many fantastic restaurants. One of my favorite spots is Claudette in Greenwich Village. I have been there many times…they have a…