berry shortbread cutout cookie recipe

SUMMER BERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES

These rich, buttery stars are a fusion of sandy shortbread and classic cutout cookies, spangled with bright, juicy summer berries. Some people prefer cakes, others like pie.  I’m a cookie…

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MINI ZUCCHINI EGG MUFFINS

By mid-summer there are generally more zucchini in these parts than humans. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find that a well-meaning friend or neighbor has left some on your…

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LOBSTER PASTA SALAD

Loaded with fresh lobster meat, sweet corn kernels, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and dill, this dish is not your average pasta salad. If you haven’t noticed by now, I love salads. …

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3 INGREDIENT TROPICAL ICE CREAM

If you hadn’t noticed, I’m kind of preoccupied with finding healthier versions of classic recipes.  It’s not that we are a perfectly disciplined family who only eats the purest of…

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PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Growing up, I always thought it was a special treat when my mom made spaghetti squash and served it in place of regular pasta, so when zucchini noodles started to…

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cauliflower potato salad recipe low carb veggie

CAULIFLOWER POTATO SALAD

Loaded with more nutrients than I can remember, cauliflower is an often forgotten superfood that is incredibly adaptable in recipes, taking on the flavors of other ingredients. The fair cousin…

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HIDDEN CAULIFLOWER BANANA SMOOTHIE

Cool, sweet, slurpable smoothies have long been hailed as a health food capable of packing quite a bit of nutrient-rich foods into a single tasty beverage.  Not just fruit and…

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PEANUT BUTTER BANANA OAT BARS

Born out of my craving for the classic flavor combination of peanut butter and bananas and my toddler’s insatiable appetite for granola bars of any variety, these Peanut Butter Banana…

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mexican street corn salad elotes recipe

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn, more properly known as Elote, is essentially a delicious ear of corn on the cob that has been grilled and slathered with an irresistible combo of crema,…

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LEMON FRENCH TOAST CUSTARD BAKE

This time of year, I start to crave citrus in the worst way.  Lemon, lime, tangerine, heck even grapefruit as long as it will quell my desire for a little…

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