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  • Matzo Ball Pozole

    Matzo Ball Pozole

    It’s finally under 90 degrees in Houston…. you know what that means! Bring on the soup! I had so much fun writing this recipe for a project I was working on last month, I just had to share it with you. I’ve always been a lover of matzo ball soup, and the combination of that…

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Habanero Sauce

Let me start out by saying I LOVE the flavor of habanero. I think it’s so unique, has so many flavor combinations, contains a hint of sweetness, and I love the burn. I have always been a hot pepper kinda gal. Growing up, my mom…

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Best Ever Beef Brisket in the Pressure Cooker

Let me start this post off by saying the pressure cooker is the greatest kitchen invention ever – EVER.  I took this brisket down to 90 minutes and it’s fall apart tender, melt in your mouth juicy, and the most addictive, amazing brisket I have…

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Pt. Reyes Workshop Recap

One of the most difficult parts for me about attending these food photography workshops, is parting ways with all the amazing people I meet after our time is up. This workshop in particular had such a deep impact on me, and was desperately needed at a difficult…

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Cacique Chorizo and Egg Taquitos With Avocado Crema

One of my favorite ways to explore new cities is by finding off the beaten path food trucks, restaurants, or street food, and trying something new. The beautiful thing about street food is often its simplicity and close ties to the chefs culture. I have…

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Heirloom Tomato Tart

This heirloom tomato tart just screams summer to me. Everywhere I have gone lately I see these on the covers of magazines, blogs, instagram feeds, and finally I just had to make my own. We are in the peak of summer so tomatoes are in…

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A Whipped Icing Cake For My New Nephew!

Y’all – I’m an AUNT!!! Our family has been reserving our names for the past oh, I don’t know, 9 months now, of what we wanted our new little man Max to call us when he starts to talk. Mine will be Aunt Leelee, since…

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Quick Weeknight Chicken Piccata

This recipe is completely inspired by my boyfriend’s mother / future mother in law :). She is the queen of simple, tasty, nutritious, and clean dinner ideas like this. So many of her recipes are centered around a few fresh ingredients, cooked very simply. That…

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4th of July No Bake Trifle With Lemon Glaze

The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays, because like Thanksgiving, it’s centered around food, family, and friends. There is nothing like spending the day relaxing, grilling, laughing, and enjoying the company of loved ones. My favorite way of showing gratitude is…

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Healthy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Soups and stews are something that I crave no matter what time of year it is. It can be 100 degrees outside (and it is in Houston right now), and still, there is nothing better to me than a really good bowl of soup. I…

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