We've all been to this Friendsgiving Potluck.... "Oh no.... we have three sweet potato casseroles," a friend said as she started to pull the foil off of the dishes our friends had brought to Friendsgiving. The interesting part is that Friendsgiving is normally a potluck.…
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Throwing a Friendsgiving requires a mash-up of multiple skills --- hostess, conductor, moderator, and innovator. Alex, What the heck are you talking about? Hostess because you are providing the space for people to gather.Conductor because your job is to organize, not to do it all.Moderator…
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This healthy chicken piccata salad solves a problem I have had for a while --- I wanted a dish that could be packed up for a picnic, going out on the boat for the day, a hike. Something that was meat-protein heavy. Other things that…
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Skillet Cornbread is the kinda side dish you make when you realize you have a bit of time to throw something in the oven to bake, but you don't want to make a huge mess in the kitchen. You can make this cornbread in one…
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Anyone else just not into mayo covered side dishes? I've got the exact opposite here with this Citrus Herb Potato Salad. Why am I obsessed with this citrus herb potato salad? It's bright, tangy, covered in fresh herbs. Basically everything I want in a summer…
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These Lamb Meatball Farro Bowl are deceivingly simple. Which is why they are great for guests... prep most of the meal ahead of time or don't [can totally be done in less than 1 hour]. Either way, you can totally make this for your next…
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Tzatziki Salad Dressing became a thing in our household because I was too lazy to grate the cucumber. True story. I am a big fan of this recipe because you can just throw all the same ingredients as tzatziki sauce (with a bit more liquid)…
Do you ever buy those smoked almonds only to just eat the entire bag alone? Just me. Ok, Cool. Anyways, I was attempting to get that smoky goodness, but with a hearty green salad quinoa recipe. Here we are, a quick salad that is hearty…
Just in time for summer and the 4th of July, I have your new favorite summer BBQ recipe -- Sweet + Spicy Oven Baked Ribs. Why? You bake these in the oven and then finish them on the grill. You truly can't mess these up.…
Moroccan Lamb Meatballs -- a technically simple, yet just unique enough lamb meatballs recipe to feel like you've gone above and beyond for your guests. I had never displayed the ingredients like this beforehand taking the photo below. After looking at them, I think that…