Jicama, Charred Corn, Peach Salad, My Favorite Summer Salad

by: fabiola in: Salad, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Jicama, Charred Corn, Peach Salad, My Favorite Summer Salad

My favorite summer salad from last year.  This is a staple in our house now. it. is. so. good.

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Jicama, Charred Corn, Peach Salad, My Favorite Summer Salad

We do family dinners with Brian’s brother often, usually switching between houses.  I cook, he cooks, I cook, and so forth.  There has been a …

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Homemade Ricotta Recipe

by: fabiola in: Dressings, Condiments, Sauces
homemade ricotta recipe

This is a luscious, creamy, indulgent texture sort of ricotta recipe.  I am OBSESSED with it, no joke.  I could not get over how creamy, fluffy, and perfect it came out.  I have made several ricotta recipes over the years, but nothing that made me write about it, till now. …

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Flatbread Bread Recipe AND a Sabra Hummus Package GIVEAWAY!

by: fabiola in: Side Dishes and Vegetables, Snacks
Flatbread Bread Recipe

Happy Birthday Not Just Baked! Here is week two of the celebrations with another awesome giveaway for all of my readers! Sabra Dipping Company and Not Just Baked has partnered to bring you awesomeness. I made an amazing Flatbread bread recipe to go with this hummus dip by Sabra. You …

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Smallwares Restaurant June Portland Dining Month Giveaway for TWO!

by: fabiola in: Travel and Stories
Smallwares Restaurant June Portland Dining Month Giveaway for TWO!

GIVEAWAY OVER, JOHN T. WON! Congratulations!
Thank you for participating.

YAY! We have a giveaway just for you Portland area! I am so excited that I may over use the exclamation point in this post. I warned you… Smallwares!

I am excited to be celebrating a two year blog anniversary with you, my …

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Foil Pouch Grilled Potatoes with Olive Oil, Lemon and Parsley

by: fabiola in: Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
Foil Pouch Grilled Potatoes with Olive Oil, Lemon and Parsley

This was the dish that came with the burnt chicken. Yet it survived like we did, a little worse for wear, but still delicious. Grilled potatoes in foil is a staple for outdoor cooking. I love that I can make an entire meal outside. This is short and sweet, no …

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A Lesson to be Learned in the Burnt Chicken and Averted Disaster

by: fabiola in: Travel and Stories
A Lesson to be Learned in the Burnt Chicken and Averted Disaster

I burnt the chicken, and I mean burnt, charred, black charcoal burnt.  I took it as a metaphor, as I often do.  Granted the reason why the chicken burned was because I hadn’t cleaned out our grill in some time, some meaning a long time.  I didn’t make time for …

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Turkey Burger with Chipotle Sauce, CA Avocado, and Fatworks Beef Tallow

by: fabiola in: Entrees
Turkey Burger with Chipotle Sauce, CA Avocado, and Fatworks Beef Tallow

Lets talk ground lean meat burgers today.  They can be very tasty, key word can.  They take some love and coaxing to get to the point of being extremely delicious, but it is very possible.  Fat, fresh herbs, and onions are my go to flavor enhancers.  While we try to …

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