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Pork and Shrimp Gyoza
I had to do some research on the difference between gyoza, dumplings, potstickers, wontons, etc. The short answer is that gyoza are a...

Francesca Loomis
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Bacon Wrapped Zucchini Wedges
This is an incredibly tasty and super easy side for your summer picnic. I made these to accompany a baked mac and cheese (if you haven't...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 7, 20211 min read
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Carrot Ginger Soup
It's been a while since I posted a new recipe! I've been super busy with my Instagram and Facebook that I, admittedly, neglected my...

Francesca Loomis
Sep 26, 20202 min read
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Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Pão de queijo, or Brazilian cheese bread, brought back so many memories of my trip to the Brazilian Amazon in 2017. I would eat at least...

Francesca Loomis
May 6, 20202 min read
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Homemade Dumplings
Dumplings have been on my list to make from scratch for a long time, and what better time than now since I'm home for the foreseeable...

Francesca Loomis
May 1, 20202 min read
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Falafel Bowl
Falafel was a recipe that was part of my plant-based diet that I mentioned in this post and I'm disappointed that I never attempted to...

Francesca Loomis
Jan 24, 20202 min read
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Ultimate Avocado Toast
I feel silly posting a recipe for avocado toast because it's such a simple thing to make and there are so many variations to the recipe....

Francesca Loomis
Jul 18, 20192 min read
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Mexican-Style Street Tacos
I'm really late posting this, and I'm sorry, because it's a recipe I've made at least a dozen times and shared on my Facebook page before...
Francesca L.
Apr 17, 20171 min read
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Garlic Knots
Oh boy. I was making my signature Pretzel Pigs in a Banket for the Super Bowl and had a good amount of pizza dough left that I couldn't...
Francesca L.
Feb 9, 20171 min read
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Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos
If you don't mind using a 1/2 cup of tequila to marinate, then you've just landed on your next dinner idea. This recipe is extremely easy...
Francesca L.
Jan 10, 20171 min read
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Winter Butternut Squash Dip
I've been eating so much butternut squash this winter so I hope you're ready for a number of recipes with this vegetable, starting with...

Francesca Loomis
Dec 30, 20162 min read
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Sriracha Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
I'm not a huge fan of meatballs. I never understood the allure of them and usually find them pretty tasteless and boring. One night I was...
Francesca L.
Nov 20, 20162 min read
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5-Ingredient Guacamole
It's time. You've heard others rave (or have tried it yourself), and now I'm making my guacamole recipe available to you. I've made this...
Francesca L.
Sep 27, 20161 min read
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Soba Noodle Spring Rolls
Since I posted this recipe I had the opportunity to re-make the spring rolls and take a much better photo. The star of this recipe has to...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 23, 20162 min read
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Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket
A party isn't a party without pigs in a blanket. You'll definitely impress your friends the next time they ask you to bring an appetizer...
Francesca L.
Jul 17, 20161 min read
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Pork Gyoza
Here's a great little appetizer that is sure to impress! While it looks complicated, these pork gyoza are quite easy to make and you can...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 13, 20162 min read
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Prosciutto Cups with Pear
These are a fun and easy little appetizer that I frequently make. The lemon adds tartness, the prosciutto saltiness, and the pear...

Francesca Loomis
May 8, 20161 min read
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