Fried Rice

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You guys. Pretty sure I had a jump-up-and-down, shout-for-joy, high-five-my-dog, ballet-leap-across-the-floor, I-am-Fried-Rice-Maker-hear-me-ROAR moment in my kitchen yesterday when I tasted this recipe. After about 15 years of trying, I finally found a fried rice recipe that met my standards. And I am positively giddy. Ok, but let me back up.

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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

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Talk about a light and refreshing salad that requires no cooking! Lime juice and cilantro are the key ingredients to creating this wonderful, healthy salad you'll want to make all summer long. Made with cooked peeled shrimp and the freshest ingredients – avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and chopped jalapeño tossed with some freshly squeezed lime juice and a touch of olive oil.

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The Best Sangria

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I have to admit that I did a double-take too when I saw my favorite green floating in a beautiful pitcher of red sangria on my recent trip to California with Dole. Other than herbs, I had never before even considered adding greens to my sangria. But since I am slightly obsessed with arugula, and sangria is my drink of choice in the summer, I had to investigate. Sure enough, it was brilliant. So good, in fact, that I had to come home and make it for my friends. And then make it again the same week for another group of friends. And I may make it for some others next week. Everyone loves it!!!

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Grilled Chicken Veggie Bowls – Meal Prep

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Each couple put in $40 and there are prizes at the end for those with the most points. We are on week two and so far so good. I stuck to my allowed 3 sweets for the week and I will say it was pretty challenging. Yesterday, I baked some cookies that will be posted next week and I was tempted to dig in, but my husband and my teammate would have cracked the whip. :) It will be good for me to gain some self control, lol!

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Cheesesteaks!

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Last week I was in Portland and for a few days the week before that I was in Seattle. Portland was for work. It was really good to see some of my co-workers and even meet a few for the very first time. Since I work from home, I hadn’t got to meet some members of my team. It was awesome to get to hang out with them and I ate very well and even hung out with an awesome friend. I was in Seattle before Portland for the BlogHer Food conference. I had a lot of fun eating, meeting new friends and seeing old friends.

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Homemade Ranch Seasoning mix

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Newsflash for ranch lovers! Did you know that it is super duper easy to make delicious ranch seasoning mix homemade? True story. No need to run to the store for one of those processed packets, or to pick up a jar of your favorite ranch dressing or dip. All of the ingredients are likely sitting right there in your spice cabinet! Just do a little measuring, a little mixing, and you’re ready to make your favorite ranch dressing or dip or whatever other ranch-ness you may love in less than 5 minutes. It is seriously that easy!

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Easy Blueberry Crisp

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For years, I always used to think that I was. Or at least, I really really wanted to be. I bought and read and underlined and dog-eared books galore, and then placed them on beautiful bookshelves in my home with full intentions of picking them back up and taking them in a second or third time. (Or at minimum, I loved the idea of being able to flip through them at a book club or party to share some of my favorite quotes.)

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Homemade Falafel

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Still, one of our favorite things to do together is cook. So for lunch one day, we decided to break out the chickpeas and make a batch of falafel together. And oh man, this falafel recipe rivaled all of my other favorite Kansas City meals that we had all weekend.

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Cheesy Party Burgers (AKA Diamond Burgers)

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These Cheesy Party Burgers are so fun and ridiculously delicious! They’re great to whip up for a crowd or to just make a weeknight dinner extraordinary. Soft, buttery dinner rolls, seasoned beef, spicy tomatoes and gooey melted cheese all in one hand-held bite. They’re perfect for parties because you can make them the night before and cook them the next day. Kevin took one bite and said I should call them “Diamond Burgers” because they’re small and bite-sized like a Krystal burger, but who would want a Krystal Burger when you could have a DIAMOND burger??! Read more at http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/dinner/cheesy-party-burgers-aka-diamond-burgers.html#ixzz3fXRGv4En Read more at http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/dinner/cheesy-party-burgers-aka-diamond-burgers.html#tkwpFww04XxOZ5Xe.99

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Easy Rum-Soaked Grilled Pineapple

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Today I’m bringing back another golden oldie from the Gimme Some Oven archives that is one of my absolute favorite dessert recipes to make in the summer. I had initially entitled it “Flameless Pineapple Foster” when I first posted the recipe back in 2010. But after receiving many puzzled looks and “pineapple what-was-that-again?” inquiries when I served it to friends this weekend, I decided to rename it with a better description of what this delicious dessert actually is: Easy. Rum-Soaked. Grilled Pineapple.

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Baklava Cups

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Baklava lovers, huddle up. Now listen closely. Clear eyes…full hearts…. Ok, ok. I may be watching a few too many episodes of Friday Night Lights lately. (And crushing big time on Coach Taylor!) But seriously, baklava lovers, I clearly and fully believe I have stumbled upon something you must try — these quick and easy Baklava Cups!!
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