~ herbal simple syrup ~ Transform sugar, water and herbs into a flavorful syrup that will make your iced tea and lemonade sing! It’s so simple I could hardly believe it. The result is a gorgeous syrup that will keep in your fridge all summer. Little bottles of this would make lovely favors for a…
guacamole 2 ways
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riviera maya guacamole: This is a recipe for guacamole that was inspired by the simple, wonderful guac we had while visiting Mexico’s Riviera Maya. I think the key to a good guacamole recipe is to keep it short and sweet. 2 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed 1 diced, ripe Roma tomato 2 Tablespoons grated onion…
the best garlic bread on the planet
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~ garlic bread ~ Looking for the BEST garlic bread? This is ooey gooey, cheesy, garlicky, and delicious! The black olives are optional. Sometimes I add them, sometimes I don’t. The first time I had this amazing garlic bread I was still living in my little apartment in White Bear Lake. My friend Amy and…
trattoria meatballs
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watermelon green tea fresca
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herb garden salad dressing
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six senses saturday ~ the harbor view cafe
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Italian bread salad with homemade dressings : creamy french and blue cheese vinaigrette linguini papalina ~ proscuitto, mushrooms, garlic, cream and parmesan mixed grill ~ pork sausage, lamb, beef, kidney, chicken and liver with chutney coq au vin ~ red wine braised chicken wine tasting notes : Nimbus Sauvignon Blanc ~ mineral, fresh herbs, citrus…
ceviche
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crispy kale chips
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~ crispy kale chips ~ Looking for a healthy alternative to potato chips? I LOVE potato chips with sandwiches, and somehow the little baby carrots just don’t make a good substitute. These crispy kale chips are just the thing. Good for you, crispy, and a little garlicy. Sprinkle on a little salt, and mmmmm! Only…