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Shockingly Good Dark Chocolate Banana Pops
I buy bananas every week. I should probably stop buying them because we never eat them in time. I was told to stop putting bananas in Will and Lidia’s lunch boxes because they were “getting ripe all...
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Jambalaya
This is not your mama’s jambalaya. I love cajun and creole cooking. I love the depth of flavors, the spiciness, the history…it is true soul food. Such soulful cuisine has deep roots. Deep roots are...
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Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies
Few things make me happier than making cookies. I love the little cracks on ginger snaps when you bake them. I’m always thinking of what new color of french macaroon I’m going to try, and what...
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Avocado Toast
Another great snack! This one’s a healthy one. My mom has been buying Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Bread for as long as I can remember. My sister and I used to fondly call it “Jesus bread” because there...
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Baked Orzo with Red Sauce & Kale
Kale is hip these days, but let’s face it, it’s not always awesome to eat. I’ve heard it described as like eating a tree. Chef Kirk (my husband) is really good at eating his veggies, and he hates...
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Iced Coffee at Home
Following a low calorie, healthy diet can be hard. Even with the weekly cheat days, there are easy days and difficult days. When I get hungry and it’s not yet time to eat, I think of things I can...
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Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Crunch
In the midst of one of my grocery store “there’s a bunch of crap in everything – even the “healthy” stuff” rants, I proclaimed that I was no longer buying any processed foods. I announced it to my...
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Roasted Garlic Hummus
A lot of people consider food that is healthy and good for you to be “free,” meaning you can eat as much of it as you like. One of those foods is hummus. Next time you are in a grocery store, pick...
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Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I just love Asian food. The combination of bold flavors of spicy, salty, sweet, and sour are so satisfying. My favorite go to dinners involve throwing all sorts of veggies, chicken or tofu, and...
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Mexican Chicken and Roasted Veggie Dinner Salad
Yaaaay summer! I love it. I’m so glad it’s here. The best thing about summer is the food. I love grilling, berries, melon, peaches, and the bounty of fresh vegetables. I love being inspired to...
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Homemade Chicken Nuggets
My husband and I are both chefs. We dread the day when our kids start spending the night at friend’s houses. We can just hear them now… “What kind of hors d oeuvres will you be offering this...
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Skinny Almond and Honey Granola
Granola has been labeled “healthy” since the whole health food craze started in the 70′s. People who are associated with the craze and natural foods are even referred to sometimes as “granola.”...
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Indulge: Antipasto!
Antipasto. I love it. I married an Italian and discovered the joys of antipasto. Antipasto translates as “before the meal.” Wikipedia defines it as “the traditional first course of a formal...
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Lasagne!
Most people love lasagne. I bet if you asked 10 people on the street what their favorite meal is, at least six of them would say lasagne. Lasagna (singular), refers to the wide, long, flat ribbon of...
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Summer Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is one of the hippest super grains on the market these days. It’s protein content rivals meat, and it’s packed with other vitamins and minerals. I like to eat it hot for breakfast with almond...
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Cucumber and Apple Slaw
I have an obsession with slaw. I just love trying out different kinds. Bright and fresh combinations of vegetables and herbs with creamy and tart dressings. There is not a lot that ranks more...
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Greek Salad Pita
My new favorite afternoon snack: Greek Salad Pita. I like my snacks to be satisfying. This snack is like a second lunch. I looove Greek Salad. My husband discourages me to order it in...
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Grilled Mexican Roadside Chicken
I first discovered this chicken recipe on Serious Eats, one of my favorite food blogs, and it is slightly adapted from there. The recipe originally comes from Rick Bayless’s Mexican Everyday. This...
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Cooksnap’s Contest
My life has been crazy as of late, and I like it. I seem to function better and I’m more productive at a busy pace. I seem to attract the busy craziness. Not letting the crazy busy get the best of...
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Chef Katie Cafe and Catering
Hello friends! Long time, no post. I’ve been a little preoccupied, opening a cafe and catering business! My business operates out of the Asheville Racquet Club. A perfect opportunity for me – I...
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