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Goat Cheese Garlic Butter

This delicious homemade butter spread from Sarah Contrucci Smith of Ara Collective pairs perfectly with a French baguette before dinner.  See how Sarah served this dish at her Blue Valentine Girl’s Night here. photographed by kate zimmerman

Amazing salmon and blueberry salad recipe!
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Blackened Salmon and Blueberry Salad

Sarah Contrucci Smith of Ara Collective whipped us this dinner salad with an unexpected (and entirely delicious) combination of salmon and blueberries at her Valentine’s Day party this year. We couldn’t get enough of this light and healthy entree salad — see how Sarah served it at her Blue Valentine Girl’s Night here. photographed by […]

Greyhounds for Girls Night!
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Basil Greyhounds

Sarah Contrucci Smith of Ara Collective whipped up a batch of these delicious greyhounds for her Blue Valentine Girl’s Night dinner. See how she and best gals partied (on the roof!) with this fun cocktail by reading the full story here. photographed by kate zimmerman

Kale, eggs and wild mushrooms = NOM city
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Wild Mushrooms, Sautéed Kale & Eggs

Some mornings I can’t quite muster up the energy for pancakes or something more involved than eggs & toast. It’s days like that where the simplest additions like wild mushrooms will go such a long way (for your meal and your mood.) Besides having that famous umami flavor that will transform any dish, Maitake mushrooms […]

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Valentine’s Date Night In

If you’re in a relationship, there can be a bit of pressure on Valentine’s to get everything just right — but crowded restaurants and high prices can make the perfect date night feel unattainable. I think that one of the sweetest and most romantic gestures is a beautiful meal at home for two: nothing communicates love quite […]

these mini eclairs are seriously the cutest desserts ever
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DIY Mini Éclairs

If you’ve ever traveled to France, you likely associate éclairs with the oblong pastries found preciously lined up behind glass cases in patisseries all over the country. Well, today’s versions are a little less pristine, but a lot more fun. Seriously, how can you look at these little guys and not say, “Aww”? They’re miniature versions […]

The Easy Method to Roasting Veggies Perfectly Every Time
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How to Roast Veggies the Right Way (Video!)

Roasted vegetables are one of my very favorite things to make (and eat), and I’ve tried just about every possible cooking time and temperature before settling on this easy recipe that yields perfect veggies every time. Watch the video above to see my foolproof method, then keep reading for the recipe below. And if you’re looking […]

Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps
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Mediterranean Lettuce Wrap

*editor’s note: A self -taught baker and the photographer behind her award-winning blog, Bakers Royale, Naomi Robinson has been sharing recipes for treats both sweet and savory, since 2010. She is also a contributor at Delish Dish, the Better Homes and Garden’s Blog, and The Kitchn. Naomi is joining us today to share a fresh and easy recipe […]

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Gluten-Free Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

Given my history, not to mention the title of my personal blog, it may come as a slight surprise that when Camille told me about her plans for the wellness makeover, I was absolutely thrilled. While I may have made my mark on the web by slinging over-the-top, decadent creations, the way I satisfy my […]

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - totally making this for dinner tonight
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Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl

I’ve been dying to share this recipe ever since we got back from Hawaii a couple months ago — there seems to be a poke bowl (pronounced “poh-ké”) on the menu at just about every restaurant in Maui, and since I sampled so many of them throughout the trip, it took me a little while […]

health ingredient swaps to keep in mind when cooking
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9 Healthy Ingredient Swaps You Need to Know

I’m willing to bet that there are at least a couple of healthy ingredient substitutions in the chart above that you didn’t know about. Am I right? In my eternal quest to use clean and unprocessed ingredients in my cooking at home — for adults and kids — I’ve tried most of these. The result? Way healthier […]