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Oven-Roasted Chicken
It's really no secret that I don't know how to cook meat, and I have no problem admitting that. But when I found this step by step guide...
Francesca L.
Aug 21, 20161 min read


Greek-Inspired Orzo Salad
This is a great summer meal, and a perfect way to get rid of some of your veggies in the fridge. I adapted the recipe to what I had in...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 14, 20162 min read


Lemon Vinaigrette
Yumm. If you’re looking to freshen up your salad, look no further. This lemon vinaigrette is light and fresh, and a perfect compliment to...
Francesca L.
Aug 9, 20161 min read


Asparagus Soup
I was force fed asparagus growing up so, naturally, I grew up hating it. I was always told that as you get older you start to like foods...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 7, 20162 min read


Risotto alla Milanese
Risotto alla Milanese is one of my favorite Northern Italian dishes. This is a recipe that has been passed down from generation to...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 4, 20162 min read


Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Who doesn’t love a dessert whose two main ingredients are chocolate and alcohol? The original recipe from Love Swah called for a Bailey’s...
Francesca L.
Aug 1, 20162 min read


Japanese Rice Bowl
This Japanese rice bowl recipe reminded me of my college days when I would make sticky rice and wrap it in nori sheets as a quick and...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 26, 20162 min read


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


What (and who) is Francipes?
My name is Fran and I am the founder and primary blogger behind Francipes, my newest endeavor into the world of food blogging. If you...
Francesca L.
Jul 20, 20162 min read


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


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


Gnocchi with Sage Butter
When I'm in the mood for a satisfying dinner recipe, I always go to gnocchi. I decided to deviate from the usual sauce and mozzarella...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 9, 20162 min read


Blueberry Hand Pies
When I think of pie, I always think about Aunt Pam's famous apple pie, which has become a family favorite during the holidays. For this...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 7, 20162 min read


Pork Chops with Bok Choy
A few weeks ago I was at my grandma's house for a pork chop dinner. Before leaving I asked her for the recipe, and I've made them twice...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 4, 20162 min read


Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream
The success of the GoT lemon cake inspired this recipe. I was tasked with making cupcakes for my grandma's birthday, so rather than...
Francesca L.
Jul 1, 20161 min read


Steak Quesadillas with Homemade Guac
The other day I was flipping through the channels and landed on Food Network (if you know me at all this shouldn't be a surprise to you)....
Francesca L.
Jun 12, 20162 min read


Avocado Dressing
There's not much to say abut this recipe except that if you love avocados and are looking for one of the best homemade dressing recipes,...
Francesca L.
May 25, 20161 min read


Things are happening in the Francipes kitchen
As I'm slurping down my generous helping of cacio e pepe I look over to my phone and check my Instagram account. To my surprise I have...
Francesca L.
May 18, 20162 min read


GoT inspired Lemon Cake
If you watch Game of Thrones, this recipe is for you. Lemon cake is Sansa's favorite dessert, and this recipe by Bon Appetit is sure to...
Francesca L.
May 16, 20162 min read


Not authentic Cacio e Pepe
Disclaimer: this recipe is not an authentic cacio e pepe. How did I know this wasn't authentic? Well, the biggest indicator was the...
Francesca L.
May 13, 20161 min read
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