It’s officially summertime here in Southern California, which means we’re starting to haul zucchinis out of our garden by the armload once again, and keeping an eager eye on my budding tomato plants. It’s the …
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Recipe: Summertime Steak Salad
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Leftover Transformation: Waffled Mashed Potatoes
Although mashed potatoes are not typically on the menu at my house, for this first time in a while we had a craving for them and whipped up a batch of herby kale mashed potatoes …
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Leftover Transformation: Chili Tostadas
With Halloween behind us and my annual family tradition of making a big batch of chili on Halloween night packed up and stored in my refrigerator to enjoy as leftovers throughout the week, I wanted …
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Recipe: Roasted Pork Sandwiches with Arugula
I’ve been really into big, hearty sandwiches for dinner lately – with plenty of meat, veggies, and spreads all loaded up on some good bread that is thick enough to hold up to the task …
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Work from Home Lunch: Roasted Root Veggie Salad with Arugula Pesto
Yesterday I posted my recipe for Roasted Root Veggies, which is a great meal prep option if you have a bunch of fun root veggies (turnips, radishes, beets, and potatoes) from your garden, market, or …
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Leftover Chopped Challenge!
This weekend, I set a goal for myself to transform as many leftovers as possible into a new meal. In previous posts, I mentioned that last week included a lot of “misses” and not too …
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Recipe: Turkey Chili with Beans
Recipe for turkey chili using leftover salsa and pantry staples.
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Meal Prep (and Fridge Clean-out) Magic: Ribollita
Well, folks. We’ve entered the stage in quarantine where my fridge is basically a strange combination of the remains of Costco veggies, farm box scraps, and random bits and pieces of leftovers from meals past. …
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Recipe: Crispy Rice Stir Fry
We went out for take-out at a local Thai restaurant one day last week when we were tired of cooking, and smartly ordered an extra order of brown sticky rice for the future. This brown …
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Leftover Transformation: Indian Curry into Saag Feta
My boyfriend and I went out for dinner last night, and after much debate on where to go (we all know that story), settled on going out for Indian food. After a delightful meal in …
Claire Aucella 