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Simple Meat Sauce with Pasta using Flavor Your Life 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Disclaimer: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Hey guys! Let’s talk about Olive Oil today. I personally use Olive Oil for most of the cooking in my home and I know that all olive oil isn’t created equal. When I first started using Authentic 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Europe I immediately noticed a difference, it tasted SOO much better than what I usually grab for my supermarket. Not a little, but a lot. I really have been missing out! Recently, I made my famous Simple Meat Sauce over Spaghetti with it and have decided to…
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Make A Meal with Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. How do you Pesto? Does the thought of store-bought pesto make you shudder? Well, I was the exact same way until I tried Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto. I’ll be honest I was not always the biggest fan of pesto because everywhere I tried it never made it right! I decided to take the leap again and see if Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto would be different would change my mind and I am sure glad that I did! Now that I’m…
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Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas Al Ajillo)
Spanish Garlic Shrimp is a recipe I make a few times a month for my family. The first time I tasted this dish was when I was in Spain at a tapas restaurant. It was extremely crowded but despite the hustle and bustle, I was thoroughly engrossed in the amazing dishes that were coming out of the kitchen, particularly this Spanish Garlic Shrimp. The dish was so good that after all of these years I have not forgotten the taste! One of the most popular tapas, or small plates, in all of Spain, is gambas al ajillo, camarones al ajillo or Spanish Garlic Shrimp as I call it. It is truly a…
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Simple and Lighter Quinoa Stir-Fry
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseMazola #CollectiveBias Did you guys know that September is National Cholesterol Awareness month? Living a nutritious conscious lifestyle is something that I strive to achieve with my family, which starts with what I am putting in my body and what I am feeding my family. I am always looking for ways that I can make my favorite recipes lighter by swapping out simple ingredients that make a big difference in the long run. Here are a few fun facts about Mazola® Corn Oil that will get you thinking: A clinical study showed Mazola…
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Easy Plant-Based Pasta Recipes
This post is sponsored by Barilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. #TeamCleanPlate #MastersofPasta @BarillaUS Yum! Some days I struggle to find a healthy meal to make for my family. During the day I’m pulled twenty different ways by J, at the end of the day I just want to eat and not rack my brain about making it healthy. When I usually think of healthy food it’s usually tastless and not appetizing at all. Well, I guess I don’t have to worry anymore, Barilla has introduced Barilla Chickpea Pasta! Barilla was already my go-to pasta of choice and now they have completely outdone themselves!…
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Fool-Proof Khaman Dhokla
Khaman dhokla is a dish I make weekly at home without fail. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this dish it’s basically a savory steamed chickpea flour sponge cake tempered with spices. My whole family loves khaman so much so that I find myself having to make 6+ trays of them every time we have a family dinner or get together. In fact, every single time I visit my mom I make a whole batch because she absolutely loves my khaman and my mother is no easy critic to please! It’s super easy to make and the recipe I have come up with is practically fool-proof! You can…
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Zesty Masala Rice
When my husband and I are in the mood for something quick and delicious, this Zesty Masala Rice is on top of our list. I’m a sucker for vegetables and rice so whats better than spicing it up a bit? It’s a quick dish that will leave your tastebuds crying out for more. Try it out for yourselves and see what I’m talking about!
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Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts
Most of us are looking to prepare quick meals that don’t require much effort. Whether you are working long hours or a mother who spends all day slaving over the kids, you’re always looking for ways to whip up a quick meal, and these Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts are just that. What if I told you it could be done and it would be restaurant-worthy? It’s possible! My easy recipe for Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts is quick and requires little hands-on time. The balsamic glaze perfectly coats the chicken and lends a sweet and sour flavor to it that is out of this world! Try it out and let me…
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Tandoori Chicken Tzatziki Pita Pockets
These Tandoori Chicken Tzatziki Pita Pockets are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or even lunch. I often whip these up ahead of time and assemble them at the last minute when I’m in a hurry. The Tzatziki will stay fresh in the fridge (in an airtight sealed container) for upwards of one week although in my house it’s usually gone in a few days. Grill a batch of the tandoori chicken a few days ahead, and it can re-purposed for other dishes as well as this one. Make-ahead dishes are my favorite, time is very precious and unpredictable due to the baby, therefore make-ahead meals are definitely a lifesaver…
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Refreshing Summer Rolls
Let’s face it, at the start of a new year we all vow to eat healthier, stay fit, lose weight, etc. This summer roll recipe will definitely be one that will allow you to eat healthier. Summer rolls are healthy and delicious! The taste is light, refreshing, and absolutely pleasing to the palate. Making Summer Rolls are a lot easier than you think, and you can get the ingredients easily at Asian stores, and at some regular supermarkets, in the International food aisle. Summer rolls in my household do not last long as everyone eats them up within minutes of me making them SCORE! I hope you enjoy them as…
