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Melanie
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Pimento Cheese
This is the recipe my grandma used, except she didn’t use cayenne and she used a bit more mayo. Make sure to use a good quality cheddar...
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Melanie
Jun 2, 20244 min read
Mindful Cooking with Herbs: A Sensory Journey
The heady scent of herbs filled the air as I ran my fingers through their fragrant leaves.  Look closely – see the oregano bravely...
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Melanie
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Roasted Garlic Pasta
Amazing Roasted Garlic Breadcrumbs!
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Melanie
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Sourdough Discard Scallion Pancakes
This is a delicious way to use up any leftover sourdough or sourdough discard.
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Melanie
Apr 18, 20242 min read
Spring Vegetable Tart
You can use a store bought crust if you don't want to make your own. I will often use scallions or leeks and then I don't roa
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Melanie
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Roasted Kale & Chickpeas
I love roasting kale and chickpeas together - and its eay to do so. They can be added at the same time on the same tray and you dot need...
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Melanie
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Kale Flatbreads
I use minced kale or kale pesto in the dough and then I will slather some more pesto on the cooked flatbread and then top with veggies....
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Melanie
Apr 11, 20241 min read
The Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
Feel free to substitute other Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or fresh basil. Makes 1...
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Melanie
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Rhubarb might look like a fruit, but it's actually a springtime vegetable! With its vibrant pink stalks and tart, tangy flavor, it pairs...
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Melanie
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Chocolate Mousse
Serves 4 This chocolate mousse is so easy to make and a family favorite. Our kids have been making this since they were so young - so let...
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melanie6263
Mar 23, 20241 min read
Shakshuka
Serves 6  2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced 6...
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melanie6263
Mar 23, 20241 min read
Vegan Sloppy Joes
There are many ways to make Sloppy Joes vegan - lentils, TVP, Beyond Meat and others, but my absolute favorite is to use mushrooms. If...
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melanie6263
Mar 17, 20241 min read
Pita
I use a cast iron pan to make these. If you dont have cast iron, you can use a nonstick pan, but very lightly coat the bottom with...
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melanie6263
Mar 17, 20241 min read
Pesto
This recipe is from one of my kids classes and I let it nut free, but classically pesto has pine nuts. I've made it with walnuts,...
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melanie6263
Mar 17, 20242 min read
Chocolate Caramel Tart
I use cream fraiche on the top of this tart to cut the richness and sweetness of the chocolate and caramel. Feel free to leave it off,...
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melanie6263
Mar 15, 20241 min read
Irish Soda Bread
This is from my friend, Paige and is her grandmother's, Bridget Murray (née McHale) from Ballycastle, Mayo, Ireland, recipe. 4 cups flour...
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Melanie
Feb 18, 20241 min read
Spring Minestrone
Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4cloves garlic,...
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Melanie
Feb 18, 20241 min read
Lemon Curd
Makes: 1 ½ cups 6 ounces (3/4 cup) lemon juice 6 ounces (3/4 cup) granulated sugar 6 egg yolks 3 ounces (6 tablespoons butter), cut into...
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Melanie
Feb 18, 20241 min read
Ricotta Pancakes
These are great served with powdered sugar and a dollop of lemon curd. Serves 4 (in theory - they are so good people can't stop eating...
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