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rosé wine slush cocktail recipe
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Rosé Wine Slush

TGIF! And just because school’s in session doesn’t mean we have to kiss summer goodbye quite yet. As long as temps are in the triple digits, I’m still wholeheartedly embracing rosé season, and this slushy cocktail is the perfect way to do it. It’s a fitting drink to close out our #SipsForSummer series, but be sure […]

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10 Best Burger Recipes for Labor Day Weekend

It’s time to face the facts, people: summer is drawing to a close, and with it, those perfectly carefree weekends spent grilling and staying cool in a body of water. The happier news? We have one last blast for Labor Day next weekend, and (of course) I’m already planning our menu to celebrate. Since nothing feels […]

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No-Bake Brownies

As I was trying to choose a recipe to share with you all this week, it occurred to me that there have been far too few recipes here on The Sweeter Side that feature what is arguably the best, most delicious food in the entire universe — chocolate. It was time, I immediately decided, to […]

Vegetable Rolls with Spicy Nut Sauce
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A Healthy and Decadent Dinner Party

*editors note: We’re big fans of all things Purely Elizabeth, the nutritional whole goods company pioneered by environmental activist, Elizabeth Stein. And since there’s nothing we love more than healthy, delicious recipes, we jumped at the chance to get a firsthand peek at a few dishes from Elizabeth’s new cookbook, Eating Purely: More Than 100 All-Natural, Organic, Gluten-Free Recipes For […]

Vegetable Rolls with Spicy Nut Sauce
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Vegetable Rolls with Spicy Nut Sauce

Click here for more Purely Elizabeth recipes. “Vegetable rolls are so beautiful and surprisingly easy once you get the hang of the first roll. Use any combination of veggies (or fruit!) to enjoy as an appetizer or even as a refreshing lunch.” – Purely Elizabeth

Pistachio Crusted Salmon
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Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Garlicky Smashed Potatoes

Click here for more Purely Elizabeth recipes. “Salmon is one of my favorite fish to eat. As a Top 10 Superfood, it’s loaded with omega-3s (both in EPA and DHA form) that help fight inflammation, make your skin glow, improve cardiovascular health, and make you feel great.” – Purely Elizabeth

Raw Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake
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Raw Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

Click here for more Purely Elizabeth recipes. “When I was 15, I discovered the Cheesecake Factory with my best friends from camp. I can still taste that life-altering first bite of cookie dough cheesecake. I literally thought I had found dessert nirvana. God knows what was in that cheesecake that made it weigh a pound. […]

Farro, Tomato, & Herb Salad
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Farro, Tomato & Herb Salad with Roasted Lemons

It’s Monday! And if you’re like me, that means clean eating to make up for the sins of the weekend (rosé, fries, and an inordinate amount of caramel corn… check.) Let’s start by talking about these roasted lemons. They’re a new thing for me, and I currently want to put them in everything (i.e., last night […]

cucumber feta salad
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Cucumber & Feta Salad

Click here to see our full Mediterranean Mezze Party! The all-star dish of the day: this refreshing cucumber and feta salad combines some of my favorite fresh ingredients, and a sprinkling of dill adds just the right bite. *photography by Kristen Kilpatrick

watermelon sangria
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Watermelon Sangria

Click here to see our full Mediterranean Mezze Party! *photography by Kristen Kilpatrick

Honeydew Ginger Slush cocktail
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Honeydew Ginger Crush

Have you ever been on vacation and had such an amazing meal that, for the rest of time, you feel transported back whenever you taste something similar? That’s what this drink does for me. A few years ago, Adam and I went to Cabo for a weekend getaway and ordered the day’s special from the poolside bar (is there […]