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Tahini Salmon with Collard Greens
Don't sleep on tahini! It's like a sophisticated peanut butter. The perfect flavor drizzle to tie the salmon and collard green together!...
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Feb 5, 20232 min read
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Chicken Parm Meatballs
All of the cheesy, saucy perfection of chicken parmigiana but none of the hassle of tenderizing, breading, pan frying, baking, etc that...
brainsandbalance
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Mushroom and Leek Pumpkin Risotto with Chicken Thighs
There's only one thing better than a hearty bowl of creamy risotto on a chilly night, a hearty bowl of creamy risotto on a chilly night...
brainsandbalance
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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Cider Braised Pork Tenderloin
I love apple cider in the fall, especially warm with a matching donut for dunking. This recipe is a great way to use up that extra apple...
brainsandbalance
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Balsamic Chicken Tacos with Watermelon Salsa
Level up traditional salsa this summer by swapping tomatoes for juicy watermelon! So long basic. Instead we're serving you a sexy...
brainsandbalance
Jul 6, 20223 min read
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Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks
I'm sure you are all familiar with the traditional Philly Cheesesteak we all know and love and if you're not- or if you're now craving...
brainsandbalance
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
There isn't a better combination than chicken and broccoli. In these Japanese teriyaki combination we use a few simple ingredients to get...
brainsandbalance
Jun 3, 20222 min read
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Pineapple Fried Rice
Fried Rice but with simple ingredients, veggie packed and touch of sweetness! My new favorite asian side dish! This recipe started as...
brainsandbalance
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
There's something about bite sized nuggets that are just superior to any other chicken variety. I mean no knife required, no fork even...
brainsandbalance
May 27, 20222 min read
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15 Minute Creamy Blistered Tomato & Crab Spaghetti
Buckle up because this one comes together in just 15 minutes and may be my new favorite recipe. The key here is to keep things simple!...
brainsandbalance
May 11, 20222 min read
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Bangers & Cauliflower Mash
Bangers and mash was a staple meal in my Irish family typically indicating some combination of sausage and mashed potatoes. Sometimes...
brainsandbalance
May 9, 20222 min read
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The Most Flavorful Crab Cakes with Healthy Homemade Tartar Sauce
I loooove these Crab Cakes. There is so much flavor packed in one fat cake. So many colors, spices, vegetables and flavors. They...
brainsandbalance
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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Engagement Pasta Primavera
I'm calling this Engagement Pasta Primavera because it was inspired by this dish we had at my engagement party. That whole day was a...
brainsandbalance
Apr 6, 20222 min read
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Shrimp and Chicken Sausage Jambalaya
This started as a gumbo and emerged jambalaya, why? Because why would I dirty more than one dish... jambalaya has the rice in the meal...
brainsandbalance
Mar 28, 20222 min read
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Cauliflower Gnocchi Au Gratin
Like au gratin potatoes but BETTER because in this version you get creamy pillowy pockets of gnocchi. I also love that the gnocchi is...
brainsandbalance
Mar 22, 20222 min read
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Classic Caprese Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a staple appetizer for any party. The combination of tomato, basil and mozzarella is always a crowd pleaser. It's also so...
brainsandbalance
Mar 13, 20222 min read
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Best Meatball Recipes!
In honor of me missing national meatball day- here's to making up for that by breaking down some of my favorite balls of meat recipes! 1....
brainsandbalance
Mar 10, 20222 min read
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Asian Glazed Boneless Pork Chops with Sesame Green Beans
These pork chops cook lighting fast and the sticky glaze is so flavorful with a little kick! I love this recipe because of how simple...
brainsandbalance
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce
I created this sauce after a meal out for my birthday at a local restaurant where I had pan seared sea bass with the BEST SAUCE EVER. I...
brainsandbalance
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
A lazy chef's guide to Chicken Cordon Bleu! With all of the classic chicken cordon on bleu ingredients and none of the work, we are in...
brainsandbalance
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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