Ratatouille – French Veggie Stew

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This weekend I was really craving something vegetarian and I just happened to stumble upon French Guy Cooking’s recipe for ratatouille. I’ve actually made it a very long time ago and had completely forgotten about this delicious veggie stew. Another awesome thing is that this is a one-pot dish, which I always love…mainly because I […]

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On Oysters: Where to Eat My Favorite Mollusks

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Many people approach oysters from a love/hate perspective. I haven’t met many that feel indifferent. I developed my obsession with oysters as an adult, with an open mind and an adventurous palette and of course since I started loving them, I can’t stop. The best approach I learned to eating amazing oysters is eat whatever […]

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Simple Mediterranean Salad

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It’s  Monday and you know you’ve been bad this weekend – if you’re anything like me. Make this salad for dinner tonight and you will feel loads better and satisfied because the chickpeas in this are full of protein. This is a very simple recipe so feel free to adjust everything to your liking. This […]

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The Ultimate Party Guacamole

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In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on an avocado kick lately, but this is a birthday party classic I make every year. Why is it THE Ultimate Party Guacamole you may ask? Because it skips on the garlic and amps up the flavor with a secret ingredient – a tablespoon of Chardonnay Balsamic Vinegar. […]

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Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta

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I don’t know about you, but I get REALLY lazy on Monday night when it comes to cooking. Mondays are by far, the worst, when it comes to having enough motivation or inspiration to actually cook something. Lo and behold I got a post on my Facebook timeline of a video for this easy and […]

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Coq Au Vin – The Ultimate Hearty French Chicken Stew

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I have been craving a savory stew lately and being the Francophile that I am, I decided it was time for me to master the second dish of all French dishes – the Coq Au Vin (boeuf bourguignon being the first) which is simply very well-braised chicken in red wine, with a bacon base and […]

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