It’s finally getting warm out here in Philadelphia. It’s been a brutal winter, and we just about had enough—at least I have. Now that we’re in spring, we’re getting better mangoes in the supermarket, which is one of the best parts about the spring and summer to me. A love for mangoes has been engrained…
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Gluten-free typically isn’t my thing. Mainly because I’m a glutton for gluten, but lawd have mercy there’s a love connection between me and flourless brownies. They really speak to my soul like… “You just get me. Luv ya lots, Flourless Brownie.” Like anyone else, I really love fudgey, slightly undercooked brownies that pretty much glue…
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Ragù has always been a tradition in my house. Growing up my dad prepared it weekly, mainly because it was an easy dinner. And in those days, ragù sauce came in the form of a jar and pasta came in the form of a box from the supermarket—not exactly authentic, but I didn’t know any…
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I was in a mood last week—a taco mood! Not sure what triggered it, but I wanted tacos every day of the week. It seems there’s always a theme. This week: buns! But we’re here to talk about tacos. On the last #tacotuesday, I shared with you my weeknight steak tacos. This week, I want…
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What a weekend! I hope everyone had a great Passover/Easter—whatever you celebrate. I was in a super baking mood last weekend, and I’m thinking it’s because everyone on IG was posting delicious baked goods in the spirit of Easter. One of my friends told me about a unique cookie recipe catching a lot of wind…
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Passover is here, and I wanted to make something special to bring to Dan’s family. I brainstormed all week and even asked him what I could bring, and here’s the response I got: “Nothing, because whatever you bake, we won’t be able to bring.” Challenge accepted. More brainstorming ensued, and then my friend suggested cheesecake.…
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Earlier this week I made tacos—remember the weeknight steak tacos? And as I was walking home from the grocery store, I had a thought (other than wanting to stab everyone in the face, because it was Monday and everything was not going my way): I neeeeeeeeeeeed elote salad, meow. As upon my arrival at home,…
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