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Acai Berry Bowl

By Nina Joy May 26, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I was inspired after seeing these beautiful, edible flowers at the grocery store!

I just love starting my morning with one of these Acai smoothie bowls or even having one for lunch if I know I’m having a big dinner, so with all the eating out and cooking I’ve been doing…I’ve been …

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Avocado Grilled Cheese

By Nina Joy May 16, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I love avocados. I love cheese. Add carbs and it’s one happy family!

I used whole grain bread so it’s healthy right? Just kidding this isn’t a healthy post on my part but it IS a delicious one!

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Grilled Flank Steak w. Chimichurri Sauce

By Nina Joy May 5, 2016March 19, 2020 2 m read

This was so good I actually went back to the grocery store the next day and re-bought all the same ingredients and made it again for my friends!

I strongly advise going out and getting a meat thermometer for this recipe! They’re really inexpensive.

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Big Mac Empanadas

By Nina Joy April 15, 2016March 19, 2020 2 m read

In a conversation with a friend where I was talking about my secret love for McDonald’s Big Macs, they suggested I try to make it at home for my blog. And then I got creative and thought, let me try making this an empanada!

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Tuna Salad

By Nina Joy April 6, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

This classic is based on my late Grandma’s recipe, which was always my favorite growing up!

My grandmother’s trick was always to add fresh lemon juice! With some of my own additions, this tuna salad is truly deli-quality!

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Acai Smoothie Bowl

By Nina Joy March 30, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I really worked on this recipe for 2 solid weeks so I’m excited to finally get it together and share with you all!

If you follow any other food blogs I’m sure you’ve seen these all over the place. At first, I thought “how silly…to eat a smoothie with a spoon …

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Garlic & White Wine Braised Chicken

By Nina Joy March 21, 2016March 19, 2020 2 m read

If you follow my blog you know I just love to braise all kinds of meats in my dutch oven… it’s just a sure fire way to get perfectly cooked and tender meat and infuse tons of flavor!

This recipe is fairly easy to put together…just some easy prep work and …

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Turkey Meatballs

By Nina Joy March 9, 2016July 4, 2018 2 m read

I learned to make meatballs with my Mom growing up. This recipe was a particular challenge for me to actually stop and write down the exact ingredients…but trust me, I got this DOWN!

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Quinoa Burrito Bowl

By Nina Joy February 23, 2016July 4, 2018 2 m read

I have to admit…I love Chipotle burrito bowls. But I also struggle with trying to eat healthy AND do meal prep on a Sunday so that I can bring lunch to work throughout the week. These quinoa burrito bowls are filled with flavor, healthy and contains NO dairy!

Let me start by …

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Avocado Sauce

By Nina Joy February 22, 2016July 4, 2018 1 m read

Pinch of Yum is one of my favorite blogs both for her amazing photos and…of course…the food. I stumbled across her magic green sauce and decided to try it out myself and, well.. it was gone in a few days!

I used this sauce for my Quinoa Burrito Bowl but you …

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Bacon & Fontina Cheese Burger

By Nina Joy February 19, 2016July 7, 2018 2 m read

Do I need to say more? Bacon. Cheese. On a burger.
With sautéed onion and topped with a spicy ketchup.

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Gnocchi in a Creamy Pumpkin & Sage Sauce

By Nina Joy February 17, 2016March 19, 2020 2 m read

I love making homemade pasta and gnocchi is actually fairly easy and doesn’t require any special tools or pasta makers! I infused pumpkin and sage into the sauce for a delightful and rich dish.

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Baked Eggs with Chicken Sausage & Feta

By Nina Joy February 10, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

I like to play around with variations of the Shakshuka dish which is baked eggs in a tomato sauce. This one uses chicken sausage and feta cheese…this is a great breakfast, lunch or dinner meal!

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Steak Sliders & Tzatziki Sauce

By Nina Joy February 3, 2016March 19, 2020 1 m read

Another Superbowl treat that will definitely please!

Let’s just start by saying the tzatziki sauce I made was really on point! I’ll be making that for myself quite often…

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Buffalo Chicken Empanadas

By Nina Joy February 2, 2016March 19, 2020 1 2 m read

Great for the Superbowl or for any party (or just for yourself…!)

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Arugula, Wheatberry, Fennel & Pomegranate Salad

By Nina Joy December 21, 2015March 19, 2020 1 m read

This is the perfect warm salad for the winter months!

I know everyone is obsessed with quinoa but I dare you to broaden your horizons and try some other grains like wheatberry, which are essentially unrefined wheat and a packed with fiber!

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Adult Grilled Cheese

By Nina Joy December 9, 2015March 19, 2020 2 m read

With smoked Gouda, turkey bacon, granny smith apples and fig jam!

I call this my adult grilled cheese! Everyone loves a grilled cheese sandwich…there’s just something so comforting about that crispy buttered bread and the warm, melted cheesy inside that could cure breakups!This grown up grilled cheese first starts with smoked …

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Thanksgiving Leftover Grilled Cheese

By Nina Joy November 27, 2015March 19, 2020 1 m read

This is the ultimate Thanksgiving leftovers transformed into a grilled cheese sandwich! This is a MUST try!

I woke up this morning thinking, “How can I eat my leftovers in a new, unique way?”. And then I remembered we had SO many appetizers on Thanksgiving day that we never ended up …

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Corn & Bacon Hash

By Nina Joy November 23, 2015July 7, 2018 1 m read

Another perfect Thanksgiving side dish! Spice up your regular corn with this Bacon & Corn hash with onions, scallions and a little kick of spice!

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Korean Marinated Steak Stir Fry

By Nina Joy November 9, 2015March 19, 2020 2 m read

Need a quick go-to weeknight meal? Look no further my friends…

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Elevate your pasta!

By Nina Joy October 14, 2015May 16, 2019 0 1 m read

Craving some plain pasta with butter that you used to have as a kid? I still love this dish but have learned to elevate it as I got older. Here’s how you can do the same…

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Cast Iron Margarita Pizza

By Nina Joy October 1, 2015May 16, 2019 0 2 m read

If you’ve remotely followed my blog thus far you may have noticed that I’m obsessed with my cast iron pan. It’s so versatile and is just perfect for cooking anything in the oven. And now…I bring to you…the cast iron margarita pizza.

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Roasted Garlic, Spinach & Goat Cheese Frittata

By Nina Joy September 28, 2015April 7, 2020 0 1 m read

My favorite meal of the day… BRUNCH! Frittatas are a brunch staple and so cost effective! Here’s how to make this roasted garlic, spinach and goat cheese frittata…

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Grilled Peach, Goat Cheese and Candied Walnut Salad

By Nina Joy September 21, 2015March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

Let’s make a delicious, summer-appropriate salad!

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Goat Cheese, Tomato & Basil Toast

By Nina Joy September 2, 2015March 19, 2020 0 1 m read

I can’t get enough of these tomatoes from the farmers market! This is SO easy to make and I promise you will be surprised by how delicious it is…

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Fresh Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

By Nina Joy August 17, 2015March 19, 2020 0 2 m read

Now that you know how to make fresh pasta.. let’s make a dish! One of my favorites is this spinach ricotta ravioli. If you’re looking for a 30-minute weekday meal this is not it. However, if you are looking to impress others (or just yourself…no judgement), then this is definitely the dish!

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Homemade Pasta

By Nina Joy August 15, 2015May 16, 2019 0 3 m read

I want my first blog post to dispel any fears or hesitations about making your own fresh pasta. So here we go…

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Acai Berry Bowl

Avocado Grilled Cheese

Grilled Flank Steak w. Chimichurri Sauce

Big Mac Empanadas

Tuna Salad

Acai Smoothie Bowl

Garlic & White Wine Braised Chicken

Turkey Meatballs

Quinoa Burrito Bowl

Avocado Sauce

Bacon & Fontina Cheese Burger

Gnocchi in a Creamy Pumpkin & Sage Sauce

Baked Eggs with Chicken Sausage & Feta

Steak Sliders & Tzatziki Sauce

Buffalo Chicken Empanadas

Arugula, Wheatberry, Fennel & Pomegranate Salad

Adult Grilled Cheese

Thanksgiving Leftover Grilled Cheese

Corn & Bacon Hash

Korean Marinated Steak Stir Fry

Elevate your pasta!

Cast Iron Margarita Pizza

Roasted Garlic, Spinach & Goat Cheese Frittata

Grilled Peach, Goat Cheese and Candied Walnut Salad

Goat Cheese, Tomato & Basil Toast

Fresh Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

Homemade Pasta

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