Category: Sides. Every great meal needs a partner
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What is Summer without Pasta Salad?

This salad is based off an orzo salad my Nonnie used to make, which I found her recipe for in an old cookbook. This version adds a few more summer flavors. This salad is great to make once and eat for lunches for the week. Also a great picnic pack! This salad is also super…
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Zucchini Scallion Fritters

If you are starting your own garden, one of the easiest vegetables to grow is zucchini, but you may find yourself with an abundance and wondering what to make with them. This Asian twist on a classic zucchini fritter is a great way to shake it up! Plus, you can freeze then and reheat when…
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Put a Little Zip in your Dip!

Many years ago I was introduced to scallion ginger sauce, and honestly no notes, so delicious. But when I found myself with a bunch of scallions and no real plan on how to use them, I decided to give that recipe a little revamp and add in a few more flavors into the mix. This…
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Shheeshh… itos made easy!

Shishito peppers seem to be available at every restaurant across the US right now. Just because they are a restaurant craze, doesn’t mean you can only enjoy them at a restaurant! This super simple recipe combines the peppers which can vary in heat level from hot to mild blistered to perfection with a squeeze of…
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No Knead to be Nervous

Ever since I watched Cooked I have been on a journey of making my own bread. I have had several successes and also several complete failures. Turns out bread making wasn’t as simple as I expected. Well, that’s until today. I have been reading a lot about no knead bread and for a long time…
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Peter Pickled Peppers

With Father’s Day around the corner, I thought it was only appropriate to dedicate this recipe to my Dad. He was one of the main influences that encouraged me to explore food. Although he let me be a picky eater, he also made trying new things so tasty and delicious. He also has a need…
