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Baked Mediterranean Avocado Egg

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Baked Mediterranean Avocado egg is the perfect marriage between ridiculously simple and impressively scrumptious. This breakfast dish is not a new idea by any means, but my recipe takes a uniquely refreshing turn towards the Mediterranean. Though the photo doesn’t show what is under the egg, when you dig your spoon into this tender baked avocado and egg duo, what …

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Lemon Garlic Babaganoush

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Lemon Garlic Baba ganoush is a favorite Mediterranean eggplant spread that originated in Lebanon but is enjoyed through out the middle east and around the world.  Made from roasted eggplant, garlic, and lemon juice; this flavor-packed spread is typically served as an appetizer or enjoyed with breakfast, lunch, or dinner and paired with freshly baked pita. What makes baba ganoush …

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Italian Lasagna Soup

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Italian Lasagna Soup is a recipe I learned to make years ago from a dear friend, Kristi, who made dining at her home a culinary adventure to be excited about!  This hardy one pot meal is right at the top of my favorites list of fall and winter soups.  One spoonful of this flavor-packed soup and you will be planning …

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Texas-Style Chili with Apple Smoked Cheddar

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Texas-style chili with Apple Smoked Cheddar cheese is everything you expect from a comfort food meal. Deliciously satisfying, comfortably filling, and once you reach the bottom of the bowl, you will want more. Texas reigns supreme for making some of the best-smoked foods in the country and since Mexico is their neighbor, Tex-Mex food is a big part of the …

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Russian Beef Stroganov with Italian Tagliatelle – Instant Pot Recipe

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Russian beef Stroganov with Italian Tagliatelle is an Instant Pot Recipe I created using basic ingredients from my refrigerator and pantry. This dish is everything you want a down-home comfort food meal to taste like.  And best of all, it’s a hardy meal that feeds 4-6 people and is ready in just over an hour.  To me, that’s the perfect …

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili with Turmeric and Barberry Sour Cream

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Fall is one of my favorite season of the year, especially in Minnesota where colder weather means it’s time to pull out those big cozy sweaters and create some of my favorite comfort foods like this warm Chicken Chili with Turmeric and Barberry infused sour cream. If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m a huge fan of international cuisine. I …

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Maca Reishi Cranberry Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Balls

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Maca Reishi Cranberry Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Balls is my absolute go-to snack when I’m craving something sweet but healthy. I know its a long name, but there are just too many good things in this dream snack – not to mention the stars of the show. What I like best is the versatility of these little guys. You can …