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July 2013

Fried Zucchini + Mint and Pistachio Pesto Pappardelle Pasta
July 18, 2013
Fried Zucchini + Mint and Pistachio Pesto Pappardelle Pasta

I am turning a new leaf. No literally, I am. Mint is a whole new leaf to me. Ok, technically it is an herb. But really, it looks like a pretty green leaf and honestly I do not like to get technical around here anyway.

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Hawaiian BBQ Salmon Burgers with Coconut Caramelized Pineapple
July 17, 2013
Hawaiian BBQ Salmon Burgers with Coconut Caramelized Pineapple

Prepare for a Hawaiian salmon burger photo overload. I just got too excited. Too excited about these salmon burgers. Too excited about the coconut caramelized pineapple I put on these burgers. Too excited about the Hawaiian BBQ sauce dripping down the burger.

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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Butterscotch Frosting
July 16, 2013
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Butterscotch Frosting

I feel kind of bad. I have been sitting on these cupcakes for weeks now. Okay, technically I obviously have not been sitting on them. No, that is just nasty. Plus, they were demolished the second I shot the last photo…… Which was exactly twenty-six days ago. 

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Steak and French Fry Salad with Blue Cheese Butter + Poached Eggs
July 15, 2013
Steak and French Fry Salad with Blue Cheese Butter + Poached Eggs

Serious salad. That is what this salad is. Serious. Seriously big, seriously awesome, seriously loaded and seriously so good.

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Exactly How I Grill My Corn + Chipotle Lime and Cotija Cheese Butter
July 14, 2013
Exactly How I Grill My Corn + Chipotle Lime and Cotija Cheese Butter

So I have been grilling a lot of corn this summer. I figured it would be nice for me to show you guys exactly how I do it. I think it is a pretty awesome method. Plus, I am giving you a few of my very favorite butters to slather on to all the that […]

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July 13, 2013
Things I am going Crazy for this Week.

{Roasted strawberries!} These tequila lime fish Tacos. To start the weekend off right. This lobster grilled cheese. I mean come on. Yes! This Sun-dried tomato pesto. To slather on everything in sight. These Soft and Chewy S’more Cookies. Just look at the photos, they say it all. This 15 minute shrimp scampi. Umm? I would […]

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Oatmeal Cookie Banana Crisp with Chocolate Kahlua Sauce
July 12, 2013
Oatmeal Cookie Banana Crisp with Chocolate Kahlua Sauce

It’s banana crisp time. Yup, that’s right. Banana Crisp.

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Peach and Gorgonzola Grilled Polenta Rounds with Chipotle Honey
July 11, 2013
Peach and Gorgonzola Grilled Polenta Rounds with Chipotle Honey

So yesterday was like a gazillion ingredients. Today there is six, seven including the salt and pepper. But really no one counts salt and pepper. Originally, I had something else for today, but since yesterday was a big meal I figured today I would go the appetizer/ side dish route. For some reason I really […]

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Easy Chicken Fajitas with Thai Mango Slaw and Coconut Rice
July 10, 2013
Easy Chicken Fajitas with Thai Mango Slaw and Coconut Rice

So I said this was an easy recipe. And it is, I promise. But there are a ton of ingredients, and for that I am sorry. But not that sorry, cause it’s still an easy and darn awesome recipe.

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Summer Grilled Mexican Street Corn Fettuccine
July 8, 2013
Summer Grilled Mexican Street Corn Fettuccine

Summer, summer, summer….. Let’s talk a little bit about summer. First of all, how is you summer going? Are you eating lots and lots of ice cream, watermelon and corn? Are you playing at the beach, pool or both? Riding bikes, soaking up the sun, drinking fruity drinks? Oh, or consuming your weight in coconut […]

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Strawberry-Banana Colada Smoothie
July 7, 2013
Strawberry-Banana Colada Smoothie

I am declaring today Smoothie Sunday. Because honestly smoothies are the laziest drink/snack/breakfast around. Truthfully, I never thought I would post a smoothie recipe because when I make smoothies, there is no recipe. Throw in a little of this, a little of that, oh and maybe some of that, in the blender and blend, blend, […]

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July 6, 2013
Things I am going Crazy for this Week.

{Blueberries! And it just so happens that I am currently in blueberry country!} These  Blue Velvet Cupcakes. So cute. This Grilled Salmon with Mango Peach Salsa. Love that salsa. This Korean Fried Chicken. I mean really? Awesome. This Salted Caramel Apple Pie. Words cannot describe how perfect this pie is. Seriously, go check it out.

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