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The last condiment of our Cinco de Mayo condiment series, guys!!! The sweet & savory, with a little bit of a kick, ‘let me get you acquainted with’ Tropical Fruit Salsa. Mangoes, Orange, Cucumber, absolutely (tropical), divine!

1604, 2016

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Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

Fedra Carina2016-04-17T00:55:52+00:00April 16th, 2016|Categories: Condiments, Easy, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Mexican, Recipe, Side Dishes, snack, Vegetarian|

Category: Condiments,Easy,Gluten Free,Mexican,Recipes,Vegetarian

Salsa Verde

POSTED ON: April 16, 2016

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

Yes, Cinco de Mayo food’vaganza is going on over here in Denver guys! As I mentioned in my last post, this week I’m doing 3 kind of salsas that are not only yu-mmm, but can be “nimbly” consumed. Yes, we’re talking about slathering over some chunk of meat, chicken, fish or crunchy carbs other than your typical tortilla chips.

1504, 2016

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Salsa Borracha

Salsa Borracha

Fedra Carina2016-04-17T00:32:39+00:00April 15th, 2016|Categories: Condiments, Easy, Gluten Free, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Condiments, Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Mexican, Recipe, Vegetarian|

Category: Condiments,Easy,Gluten Free,Mexican,Recipes,Vegetarian

Salsa Borracha

POSTED ON: April 15, 2016

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

Hi guys! After a long month of being buried under a dune of design projects, which secretly (or maybe not so secretly) I love,… I dig myself out – and there I see a beautiful sunny day. Chirping birds, green grass, blue sky – my crab apple trees are in full bloom, especially the one with pink flowers. And you know what friends, this weekend, a super storm is coming. If you believe what those fancy weather casters say, we’ll have more than a foot or two of snow. Yep, as usual spring feels somewhat so short-lived here in beautiful Denver. Sigh. Two feet of snow, really? Sigh, again.

2403, 2016

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Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash

Fedra Carina2016-03-24T00:55:36+00:00March 24th, 2016|Categories: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Holidays, Recipes|Tags: Breakfast, Family, Friends, Fun, Gluten Free, Healthy, Holidays, Meat, Recipe|

Category: Breakfast,Gluten Free,Holidays,Recipes

Corned Beef Hash

POSTED ON: March 24, 2016

PSPDA (Read through, you’ll get it.)

What do you do post St. Patty’s Day? Well, the luck should not stop the minute the drinking, eating and partying are over, right? Not for me at least 🙂 I got the chance to come over to my friend Lisa’s house. You guessed it, … for more food and laughter. How great was that?

1703, 2016

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Corned Beef with Roasted Carrots

Corned Beef with Roasted Carrots

Fedra Carina2016-03-16T21:46:15+00:00March 17th, 2016|Categories: Gluten Free, Holidays, Meat, Muslin Garden|Tags: Dinner, Gluten Free, Healthy, Holidays, Meat, Recipe|

Category: Gluten Free,Holidays,Meat,Muslin Garden

Corned Beef with Roasted Carrots

POSTED ON: March 17, 2016

A SAVORY TRADITION.

“Laughter is Brightest where food is best.” Irish Proverb. Here Here!

1703, 2016

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Colcannon

Colcannon

Fedra Carina2016-03-17T16:34:58+00:00March 17th, 2016|Categories: Gluten Free, Holidays, Muslin Garden, Recipes|Tags: Dinner, Gluten Free, Holidays, Recipe, Side, Vegetarian|

Category: Gluten Free,Holidays,Muslin Garden,Recipes

Colcannon

POSTED ON: March 17, 2016

A LITTLE BUTTER DOESN’T HURT.

“Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue. But never forget to remember those that have stuck by you.” Irish Proverb.

1703, 2016

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Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Eric Meredith2016-03-17T16:42:40+00:00March 17th, 2016|Categories: Gluten Free, Holidays, Muslin Garden, Recipes|Tags: Dinner, Gluten Free, Healthy, Holidays, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian|

Category: Gluten Free,Holidays,Muslin Garden,Recipes

Irish Soda Bread

POSTED ON: March 17, 2016

TENDER BUT ROUGH (IN TEXTURE). ROBUST YET DELICIOUSLY CRUMBLY.

“A good friend is like a four leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.” Irish Proverb.

1603, 2016

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St Patrick’s Day Party

St Patrick’s Day Party

Fedra Carina2016-03-17T16:39:43+00:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Gluten Free, Holidays, Muslin Garden, Recipes|Tags: Family, Friends, Gatherings, Gluten Free, Healthy, Holidays, Lifestyle, Lunch, Meat, Pork, Recipe|

Category: Gluten Free,Holidays,Muslin Garden,Recipes

St Patrick’s Day Party

POSTED ON: March 16, 2016

HONEST GATHERING. SOULFUL HOUSE. DIVINE MEALS.

Oh, hi there! “Where have I been, you ask?” Well, friends, like the last time I was absent for a little while, I was… well, busy. Glued to my chair to complete a series of my studio’s project deadlines, I was gasping for air towards the end of last week. I needed a break. Bad. To see my friends. To recharge. To “gather.” All summed up in the word ‘play.’ Who doesn’t love to play, right?

2302, 2016

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Cherry Tomato Compote with Sweet Onion & Rosemary

Cherry Tomato Compote with Sweet Onion & Rosemary

Fedra Carina2016-02-23T02:56:30+00:00February 23rd, 2016|Categories: Asian, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Asian, Dinner, Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian|

Category: Asian,Gluten Free,Recipes,Vegetarian

Cherry Tomato Compote with Sweet Onion & Rosemary

POSTED ON: February 23, 2016

THE PROOF IS ON THE DRESSING.

When Eric and I were just dating, we didn’t really have much. There were many evenings we wanted to go out and have a great restaurant meal, but just couldn’t afford it. I lived in a small, old apartment close to the downtown area and leased a pseudo sports car. I said “pseudo” sports car, because it really was 😀 And Eric… He swam in a sea of student debt.

402, 2016

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Lemongrass and Ginger-Infused Forbidden Rice

Lemongrass and Ginger-Infused Forbidden Rice

Fedra Carina2016-02-11T16:03:30+00:00February 4th, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Asian, Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Recipe, Rice, Vegetarian|

Category: Cooking,Dinner,Gluten Free,Lunch,Recipes,Vegetarian

Lemongrass and Ginger-Infused Forbidden Rice

POSTED ON: February 4, 2016

NO RICE FOR YOU?! THAT’S NOT NICE…

Okay, what’s with the name: Forbidden rice? Right? Well, many moons ago in China, legend has it — this ancient grain was only consumed by their emperors and royalty. The masses were pretty much “forbidden” to eat it due to its superior nutrition, therefore ensuring longevity and enriching health. Well thank God, those days are over!

2901, 2016

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Gluten Free Skillet Cookie

Gluten Free Skillet Cookie

Fedra Carina2016-01-29T15:03:13+00:00January 29th, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Dessert, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian|Tags: Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Easy, Fun, Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipe, Vegetarian|

Category: Cooking,Dessert,Gluten Free,Recipes,Vegetarian

Gluten Free Skillet Cookie

POSTED ON: January 29, 2016

INCREDIBLY GLUTEN FREE

Here it is again. This time of year, we’re bombarded with all Valentine’s day marketing for everything! From romantic gifts to I love you so much I’ll let you put on weight kinda presents. Yep, those kind. So cruel. We’re talking about our struggle in losing those 10 pounds we’ve collected over the holidays. Heart shaped chocolates, cakes, cookies. Cookies? Oh, yum! I don’t mind putting on some weight 😉

2701, 2016

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Spicy Carrot Soup with Lemongrass Curry Ginger

Spicy Carrot Soup with Lemongrass Curry Ginger

Fedra Carina2016-01-26T23:00:24+00:00January 27th, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes|Tags: Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Recipe, Soup, Spicy, Vegetarian|

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Spicy Carrot Soup with Lemongrass Curry Ginger

POSTED ON: January 27, 2016

GORGEOUSLY VELVETY

Happy Hump Day you guys! We’ve been having great weather the last few days here in Denver. (Sorry my friends in the East Coast). It’s wonderful, therefore my spring fever has kicked into high gear. Yep, spoiled 🙂

1301, 2016

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GF Pasta with Lemony Spinach & Parm

GF Pasta with Lemony Spinach & Parm

Fedra Carina2016-01-13T05:15:28+00:00January 13th, 2016|Categories: Cooking, Gluten Free, Pasta, Recipes|Tags: Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Italian, Recipe, Vegetarian|

Category: Cooking,Gluten Free,Pasta,Recipes

GF Pasta with Lemony Spinach & Parm

POSTED ON: January 13, 2016

THROWING THE F WORDS: FIBER, FACILE AND FLAVOR

Gluten Free pasta, made at home by me? Say what, say what?! I never dreamed that day would ever come. Ever.

901, 2016

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Asian Style Eggs in a Cup

Asian Style Eggs in a Cup

Fedra Carina2016-01-09T18:16:20+00:00January 9th, 2016|Categories: Asian, Cooking, Gluten Free, Recipes|Tags: Asian, Breakfast, Easy, Eggs, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Recipe, Vegetarian|

Category: Asian,Cooking,Gluten Free,Recipes

Asian Style Eggs in a Cup

POSTED ON: January 9, 2016

HERE’S TO HATCHING A NEW YEAR!

Oh, hi there! Long time no see 🙂 Fine, I was taking a long break. Please don’t make me feel any more guilty. It’s a new year. “Oh, Happy New Year guys!”

Let’s get to it, shall we?

1612, 2015

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West Indies Chicken Roti

West Indies Chicken Roti

Fedra Carina2015-12-23T17:36:04+00:00December 16th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Dinners, Recipes|Tags: Caribbean, Chicken, Dinner, Healthy, Holidays, Indian, Recipe|

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West Indies Chicken Roti

POSTED ON: December 16, 2015

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

DEFINITELY NICE AND DELICIOUS!

Last summer, Nate’s buddy Scott was raving about the Chicken Roti he had on his trip to St. John’s, USVI. Well first of all, lucky kid! How awesome is that to have a trip to the Caribbean? But secondly, finding a resto serving West Indian dishes. One word: Curry. I love love love curries!

1112, 2015

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Easy Two Beans Chicken Chili

Easy Two Beans Chicken Chili

Eric Meredith2015-12-23T17:36:35+00:00December 11th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Dinners, Recipes|Tags: Chicken, Dinner, Healthy, Holidays, Recipe|

Category: Cooking,Dinners,Recipes

Easy Two Beans Chicken Chili

POSTED ON: December 11, 2015

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

COME IN SANTA, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE.

Goodness… Do you realize there are only 2 more weeks to Christmas? Unreal! This year has gone by so very fast! I went out with a friend last night to do much needed shopping (well, I lied, let’s say much wanted shopping, instead 😉 And ah… all the bright red color accents everywhere. Gorgeous! Red tableware, bakeware, aprons, small appliances, pots and pans… All of them yell, “Take me home with you.” All right, all right, I hangout at a cooking shop, yet again 😀 I thought I already have most of what’s in there, but no, I managed to come home with more items. Classic Fedra.

912, 2015

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Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake

Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake

Fedra Carina2015-12-23T17:37:25+00:00December 9th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Dessert, Recipes|Tags: Chocolate, Dessert, Holidays, Recipe, snack|

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Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake

POSTED ON: December 9, 2015

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

MAGICAL.

This one is about gratefulness more than naughtiness & yumminess since it’s almost Christmas. Are you game?

612, 2015

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Asparagus and Quinoa Salad

Asparagus and Quinoa Salad

Fedra Carina2015-12-16T17:52:16+00:00December 6th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Holidays, Recipes, Salad|Tags: Dinner, Healthy, Recipe, Salad|

Category: Cooking,Holidays,Recipes,Salad

Asparagus and Quinoa Salad

POSTED ON: December 6, 2015

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

LET’S NOT HAVE SANTA SEE A DENTIST BEFORE HE GETS HIS JOB DONE.

Here’s the first one on the ‘nice’ list: Asparagus and Quinoa Salad! A little extreme? Well, there’s no lettuce involved in this salad. So, turn that frown upside down people!

512, 2015

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Sweet Mistake Cookies

Sweet Mistake Cookies

Fedra Carina2015-12-23T17:11:32+00:00December 5th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Dessert, Recipes|Tags: Cookies, Dessert, Fun, Holidays, Recipe|

Category: Cooking,Dessert,Recipes

Sweet Mistake Cookies

POSTED ON: December 5, 2015

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

SANTA’S GETTING FAT.

Please, do not roll your eyes yet. “Really?! More cookies? 2 days in a row now? Can you not mix it up a bit?” you ask. Well, yeah… It is the week of cookie swaps, you guys … So, let’s just enjoy this 😉

412, 2015

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Merry Garcia Cookies

Merry Garcia Cookies

Fedra Carina2015-12-23T17:12:36+00:00December 4th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Dessert, Dessert, Recipes|Tags: Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Fun, Recipe|

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Merry Garcia Cookies

POSTED ON: December 4, 2015

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

COOKIE EXCHANGE ROCK STAR.

Well, ’tis the season after all to be naughty, so embrace it!

2311, 2015

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“Kapow” Kung Pao Chicken

“Kapow” Kung Pao Chicken

Fedra Carina2015-11-22T22:08:06+00:00November 23rd, 2015|Categories: Asian, Cooking, Recipes|Tags: Asian, Chicken, Dinner, Healthy, Recipe, Spicy|

Category: Asian,Cooking,Recipes

“Kapow” Kung Pao Chicken

POSTED ON: November 23, 2015

PUT ON YOUR BIG GIRL PANTS AND TRY THIS ALREADY 😉

I’ve been moping around lately. I’ve been in such a need of vacation, I almost feel like I’m about to go batty. Well, let me correct myself, I need a get away! You know, a maximum of 3 nights, 4 days kinda get away. I just want to clear my head. Reboot. But, I can’t. It’s hard sometimes to be an adult, isn’t it? So, the last couple of weeks, I’ve been checking out air fares. Having Frontier (airlines) throwing $19 one way trip emails left and right, every darn day, doesn’t help either.

2011, 2015

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Roasted Shrimp and Green Beans with Peanut Butter Sauce

Roasted Shrimp and Green Beans with Peanut Butter Sauce

Fedra Carina2015-11-20T01:45:07+00:00November 20th, 2015|Categories: Asian, Cooking, Recipes|Tags: Asian, Dinner, Healthy, Recipe, Shrimp|

Category: Asian,Cooking,Recipes

Roasted Shrimp and Green Beans with Peanut Butter Sauce

POSTED ON: November 20, 2015

EASY. HEALTHY. COMFORTING. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT?

A couple of days ago we had some heavy snow. A foot of it to be exact. It was great to receive a call from the school announcing that it was a snow day. That means, it’s a snow day for everybody… Hurrah! Getting another hour of sleep is definitely nice. To make Eric and Nate coffee and breakfast lazily in my jammy is awesome. Somewhat it feels like a Saturday morning that we almost forget we ever had. We’re not racing to take Nate to school for practice after a Friday Night Light game.

1411, 2015

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Shiitake and Leek Noodles

Shiitake and Leek Noodles

Fedra Carina2015-11-12T22:30:34+00:00November 14th, 2015|Categories: Asian, Cooking, Recipes|Tags: Asian, Dinner, Healthy, Noodles, Recipe|

Category: Asian,Cooking,Recipes

Shiitake and Leek Noodles

POSTED ON: November 14, 2015

THE ALMOST CARBONARA. THE ALMOST ASIAN NOODLE BOWL. AND THE ALMOST VEGETARIAN DISH.

I know right? Talking about having an identity crisis 😀 Well this dish I concoct, my friend, is worth a try. Why? Because it’s made with love. What?! It is… AND this meal is inspired by pasta carbonara. Did I pique your interest now?

711, 2015

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Drunken Blondies

Drunken Blondies

Fedra Carina2015-11-06T20:23:17+00:00November 7th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Dessert, Recipes|Tags: blondie, brownie, Dessert, Recipe, snack|

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Drunken Blondies

POSTED ON: November 7, 2015

OVER THE TOP SEDUCTIVE

Hey-yo… How could you not be intrigued to check out this post, right? For the longest time the rivalry between brownie and blondie has been fierce. Are you a brownie addict or are you a blondie hound? You have to know which side you’re on. Loud and proud for the longest time, I declared I was an unshakable brownie junkie – but today my friend I must confess: I’m rather… uncertain.

211, 2015

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Spicy Chicken Apulia

Spicy Chicken Apulia

Fedra Carina2015-10-27T22:10:37+00:00November 2nd, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Recipes|Tags: Chicken, Dinner, Garlic, Healthy, Pasta, Recipe|

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Spicy Chicken Apulia

POSTED ON: November 2, 2015

MARCO…POLLO…

Did you ever find yourself rushing into the store to grab one thing, and one thing only: Rotisserie Chicken. Yes, usually that means that you don’t really have enough time to cook dinner. For some reason you got stuck in traffic, or a meeting went a little longer than expected, or maybe you just want to slack a little bit 🙂 It’s all good, no one’s judging. Well today is one of those days for me; I admit it, I want to slack on dinner. But I still have a desire to doctor up my rotisserie poultry. I need some flavor injection in that bird!

2910, 2015

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Asian Noodles with Chanterelle and Brown Butter Sauce

Asian Noodles with Chanterelle and Brown Butter Sauce

Fedra Carina2015-10-31T16:01:05+00:00October 29th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Recipes|Tags: Asian, Dinner, Healthy, Noodles, Recipe|

Category: Cooking,Recipes

Asian Noodles with Chanterelle and Brown Butter Sauce

POSTED ON: October 29, 2015

ONE SIMPLE WORD: SIMPLE 🙂

If I were a dish, I definitely would not be this dish. Like I said (in case if you didn’t read the headline, so here it is again 😉 it’s simple. It’s that kind of meal that you makes think, “how can this be so yummy yet so simple, I almost feel guilty for being already done.” But yes people… It’s that simple and that delicious.

2610, 2015

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Garlic & Rosemary Prawns

Garlic & Rosemary Prawns

Fedra Carina2015-10-26T16:59:35+00:00October 26th, 2015|Categories: Cooking, Recipes|Tags: Dinner, Garlic, Healthy, Prawns, Recipe, Rosemary|

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Garlic & Rosemary Prawns

POSTED ON: October 26, 2015

SUPER APPETIZER FOR SUPER LAZY WEEKEND ENTERTAINING

Happy Monday you guys! I gotta tell you this weekend dinner with friends was super laid back. Everything on the menu was simple yet fabulous. The reason being is that we had a very busy week. So, to preserve my sanity fair – although in my mind, sanity, seriously, is for the weak 🙂 – I went with ‘no fuss no mas’ dishes.

NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES TO MAKE. NO LESS THAN SCRUMPTIOUS.

TASTES LIKE SUNSHINE

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

CONDIMENTS THAT GO BEYOND CHIPS AND SALSA

PSPDA (Read through, you’ll get it.)

A SAVORY TRADITION.

A LITTLE BUTTER DOESN’T HURT.

TENDER BUT ROUGH (IN TEXTURE). ROBUST YET DELICIOUSLY CRUMBLY.

HONEST GATHERING. SOULFUL HOUSE. DIVINE MEALS.

THE PROOF IS ON THE DRESSING.

NO RICE FOR YOU?! THAT’S NOT NICE…

INCREDIBLY GLUTEN FREE

GORGEOUSLY VELVETY

THROWING THE F WORDS: FIBER, FACILE AND FLAVOR

HERE’S TO HATCHING A NEW YEAR!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

DEFINITELY NICE AND DELICIOUS!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

COME IN SANTA, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

MAGICAL.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

LET’S NOT HAVE SANTA SEE A DENTIST BEFORE HE GETS HIS JOB DONE.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

SANTA’S GETTING FAT.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.

COOKIE EXCHANGE ROCK STAR.

PUT ON YOUR BIG GIRL PANTS AND TRY THIS ALREADY 😉

EASY. HEALTHY. COMFORTING. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT?

THE ALMOST CARBONARA. THE ALMOST ASIAN NOODLE BOWL. AND THE ALMOST VEGETARIAN DISH.

OVER THE TOP SEDUCTIVE

MARCO…POLLO…

ONE SIMPLE WORD: SIMPLE 🙂

SUPER APPETIZER FOR SUPER LAZY WEEKEND ENTERTAINING

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