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Chilled Cucumber & Avocado Soup
Serves 4 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves 1/4...
Melanie
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Refreshing Cucumber Tarragon Salad
This light and refreshing cucumber and taragon salad is perfect for a hot summer day.
Melanie
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Smashed Potatoes with Smoked Salmon
A fun and easy breakfast for Father's Day or any special occasion!
Melanie
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Pimento Cheese
This is the recipe my grandma used, except she didn’t use cayenne and she used a bit more mayo. Make sure to use a good quality cheddar...
Melanie
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Mindful Cooking with Herbs: A Sensory Journey
The heady scent of herbs filled the air as I ran my fingers through their fragrant leaves.  Look closely – see the oregano bravely...
Melanie
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Sourdough Discard Scallion Pancakes
This is a delicious way to use up any leftover sourdough or sourdough discard.
Melanie
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Spring Vegetable Tart
You can use a store bought crust if you don't want to make your own. I will often use scallions or leeks and then I don't roa
Melanie
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Roasted Kale & Chickpeas
I love roasting kale and chickpeas together - and its eay to do so. They can be added at the same time on the same tray and you dot need...
Melanie
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Kale Flatbreads
I use minced kale or kale pesto in the dough and then I will slather some more pesto on the cooked flatbread and then top with veggies....
Melanie
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The Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
Feel free to substitute other Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or fresh basil. Makes 1...
Melanie
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Vegan Sloppy Joes
There are many ways to make Sloppy Joes vegan - lentils, TVP, Beyond Meat and others, but my absolute favorite is to use mushrooms. If...
Melanie
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Spring Minestrone
Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4cloves garlic,...
Melanie
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Ricotta Pancakes
These are great served with powdered sugar and a dollop of lemon curd. Serves 4 (in theory - they are so good people can't stop eating...
Melanie
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Farro, Chickpea & Kale Salad
Serves 4-6 1 large red onion, sliced 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2...
Melanie
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Ricotta & Roasted Pepper Crostini
Serves 4 1 small loaf ciabatta 2 red peppers, roasted, sliced into thin strips or store bought 3 ounces fresh ricotta ½ cup arugula or...
Melanie
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