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Ingredients 3 eggs 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. white vinegar salt and pepper to taste Directions Boil eggs to preferred “doneness”. I start mine in cold water, bring them to a boil, add 2 Tbsp. of salt (it helps them peel later), then boil for 6-7 minutes. This leaves the yolkContinue reading “Egg Salad”

Ingredients 1 nectarine 1/2 cup cooked sausage 2-4 oz. goat cheese 2 cups arugula drizzle of fig glaze salt and pepper to taste Directions Brown sausage until it’s half crispy, then let cool. Slice the nectarine. Plate arugula, top with nectarine wedges, cooled sausage, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle with fig glaze. This has aContinue reading “Nectarine Salad”

Ingredients 3 cups dry risoni – cooked to package directions (I used Trader Joe’s gluten free, chickpea and red lentil risoni. Orzo or even a macaroni would work too!) 2 cups sliced genoa salami 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 bunches green onions 8 oz. feta 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 Tbsp. tahini juice of twoContinue reading “Tahini Pasta Salad”

Ingredients 14-16 peppers – I used a combination of sweet peppers and jalapenos 12 oz. cream cheese 4 slices bacon 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 bunch green onions 1 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Seasoning Directions Chop and fry the bacon until crisp. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess fat. Combine the cream cheese,Continue reading “Stuffed Pepper Bites”

Brunch is my favorite meal, but normally at home, not a restaurant. I’m cheap, I have dietary restrictions, and sometimes socialization before noon is a struggle. Here are three of my favorite at home brunches, plus, my favorite Bloody Mary recipe. More to come! Heirloom Tomato, Sopressata, Ricotta, and Poached Eggs Ingredients and Directions 1Continue reading “Brunch Game Strong”

Ingredients 1 whole, WILD CAUGHT, salmon filet 1 stick salted butter, melted 3 lemons 2 cloves garlic 1 /2 cup fresh dill drizzle of olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions First and foremost, you have to buy good salmon. It must be wild caught. There is no other option. The meat should beContinue reading “Roasted Garlic Herb Salmon”

Ingredients 16 oz. whole milk ricotta 8 oz. whipped cream cheese 1/2 cup grated parmesan 2 cups tomatoes (I used a combo of cherry and early girls from my garden) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp. fresh basil 1/2 Tbsp. fresh thyme 1/2 Tbsp. dried parsley 1 tsp Nature’s Seasons 1/4 tspContinue reading “Hot Ricotta and Tomato Dip”

Ingredients 1 piece of sourdough bread (I used Schar gluten free sourdough which is FABULOUS!) 2-3 slices of heirloom tomato 1 large burrata (ricotta, mozzarella, or cottage cheese would be great substitutions) 1 Tbsp. salted butter 1 Tbsp. chopped green onion sprinkle of garlic salt drizzle of olive oil fresh cracked black pepper Directions InContinue reading “Heirloom Tomato, Burrata, and Toast”

Ingredients 1 frozen cheese pizza – I like the gluten free Freschetta 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup ricotta 4-5 strips of prosciutto cut in half 2 Tbsp. parmesan 1 Tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper Directions Preheat oven to frozen pizza box directions. Place pizza on a pizza panContinue reading “Frozen Pizza Upgrade”

Ingredients 4 chicken thighs (or two per person) 1 large head broccoli 2 ramen cakes 2 Tbsp. Chinese Five Spice 2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. mirin 1 tsp fish sauce 1 tsp black sesame seeds 2 Tbsp. green onions for garnish 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil Direction To four cupsContinue reading “Chicken and Broccoli Ramen”