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Crispy Wok-Fried Green Beans Recipe
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These green beans are for the part of the meal where everything feels a little heavy and you want something sharp, fast, and loud enough to cut through it. Wok-frying gives them blistered spots and a little chew, the kind of texture that keeps you reaching back into the bowl instead of politely moving on. They’re not trying…
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Crispy and Easy Oven-Baked Cauliflower Recipe
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This is the recipe I make when I’ve been on a vacation or right after the holidays when my body is screaming for a vegetable but I’m still craving something comforting. This is the ultimate side dish when a salad just won’t do. My dad made this for my brother and I when my brother was just starting his foray into cooked…
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Lime and Cilantro Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe
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I have a confession. I used to hate seafood. When my abuela put a fresh plate of bacalao in front of me, I dreaded the agonizing process of picking the meat from tiny, almost microscopic bones. I couldn’t even focus on the flavor. Fried fish and shrimp was no better. I didn’t have the bones to contend with, but I still had…
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Easy Applesauce Muffins Recipe
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When I was in college, the highlight of every fall was going to the apple orchard with my friends. Putting on cute jackets and walking through rows upon rows of apple trees, laughing and taking photos, will always be some of my favorite memories. We often broke the central rule and ate one or two apples straight off…
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Easy Yogurt Parfait Recipe – A Healthy Breakfast or Snack
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This recipe is more about putting things together than any actual cooking, which makes it one of my go-to weekday breakfasts. The secret is a delicious homemade granola that you make ahead (or your favorite brand from the store), seasonal fruit, and your favorite whole milk yogurt. Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup on…
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Easy Single-Serving Baked Oats 2 Ways
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Breakfast and I have a complicated relationship. I’ve never been someone who was happy to skip breakfast and wait until lunch to eat, but I have also never been one to turn on the stove or put any kind of effort into food before 11am. That’s where this baked oats recipe comes into play. I make it the night…
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Easy Puff Pastry Pinwheels (Quick Appetizer Recipe)
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New Year’s Eve has always been my favorite holiday. It’s the perfect excuse for a fresh slate. New goals, new desires, and new accomplishments. Naturally, my obsession with the holiday has resulted in quite a few parties to ring in the new year, and these puff pastry pinwheels are my all-time favorite appetizer to serve. With…
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Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe for New Year’s Day
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Black-eyed peas have long been a symbol of luck, prosperity, and fresh beginnings, which is why they’ve become such a beloved New Year’s tradition in many Southern homes. The peas themselves are said to represent coins, while the humble, slow-simmered pot reflects the hope for a year filled with abundance, comfort, and steady blessings. Making black-eyed peas on…
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Delicious Smashed Potatoes with Spicy Jalapeño Honey Butter
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As a kid, I was always a picky eater, and the thing about picky eaters is that we thrive on sides. I could take it or leave it on any main dishes, and made a bee-line for the potatoes, mac and cheese, bread, vegetables, and anything else around the table. These warm, sweet, spicy potatoes are the perfect side to…
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Crispy Baked Cajun Fries – Easy Homemade French Fries
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I’m known for ordering things in restaurants only if they come with a side of french fries. In my humble opinion, fries are the best side for burgers and sandwiches and they are delicious from fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants alike. This recipe is a slightly healthier, baked alternative to the classic deep…