Szechuan-style Beef Lo Mein

Szechuan-style beef lo mein may only be a thing that exists in my fantasies, but with a little creative thinking and fearless flavor combinations, anything is possible. I’ve never met a steak I didn’t like, and, not unusual for me, I was DYING for Szechuan. My food motto? The hotter and spicier, the better. Taking

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Spinach and goat cheese puree

I’ve been on this SERIOUS workout routine for the last several weeks, and have been so impressed by the changes and differences I’ve seen in both my body and day-to-day life. Now, to be clear, I’m always eating fresh food that I cook for myself. But I’m talking about really, really getting into the nitty/gritty

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Beef enchiladas

Believe it or not, beef enchiladas are really easy to make. I usually get the ground beef browning in a skillet while I’m making my slightly spicy enchilada sauce, and bam! Both are ready to assemble in just a few minutes, and then the real fun begins. To give the beef a little something extra

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Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Maybe you’ve already guessed my little secret, what with all the Asian inspired dishes on my blog, but I capital “L” Love Chinese take out (and Chinese food in general). That said, there’s nothing quite like homemade, no matter what kind of food you’re making. Feeling bored with plain old chicken dishes, I decided to

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Authentic Italian Meatballs

There is nothing in the world like making some homemade meatballs for your friends or family. I have the best memories of hanging out in my grandma’s kitchen while she fried some up, sneaking me one or two before Sunday supper. The aromatic way they make your kitchen smell is just so darn good. And

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