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Glass jars of homemade dressings, including Green Goddess with a Kick, preserved lemons, and creamy sauces, on a wooden board

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This Spicy Lemony Aioli is one of those secret sauces that makes anything taste fancy—even if dinner is just leftover veggies or frozen fries. It’s creamy, bold, and comes together in under five minutes with just a few pantry staples and a mini blender. The flavor combo is everything: creamy mayo meets garlicky heat from […]

Spicy Lemony Aioli

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Creamy zucchini soup served in small glasses on a floral tray, ideal for entertaining or an elegant starter

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This Creamy Zucchini Soup is one of those recipes that feels way fancier than it actually is. It’s rich and velvety, yet made with just a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. No cream, no complicated steps—just zucchini, olive oil, butter, fresh basil, and a whole lot of love. I make […]

Creamy Zucchini Soup

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Glass jars of homemade dressings, including Green Goddess with a Kick, preserved lemons, and creamy sauces, on a wooden board

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Green Goddess with a Kick is my go-to dressing when I want something fresh, bold, and totally irresistible. It’s herby and creamy like the classic—but with a spicy twist that takes it to the next level. You’ll want to drizzle it on everything. I created this dressing when I was craving something that could double […]

Green Goddess with a Kick

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Nealy holding a summer dessert cheeseboard with fruit, cheese, honeycomb, and nuts on a sunny outdoor table

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Let’s be real — once the weather warms up, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. Especially for dessert. So instead of baking a heavy cheesecake or sweating over a mixer, I’ve been leaning into something way more fun, way more beautiful, and honestly, kind of genius: the dessert cheeseboard. […]

Creative Dessert Cheeseboard for Your Summer Table

Desserts by nealy

Glass jars of homemade dressings, including Green Goddess with a Kick, preserved lemons, and creamy sauces, on a wooden board

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This Spicy Lemony Aioli is one of those secret sauces that makes anything taste fancy—even if dinner is just leftover veggies or frozen fries. It’s creamy, bold, and comes together in under five minutes with just a few pantry staples and a mini blender. The flavor combo is everything: creamy mayo meets garlicky heat from […]

Spicy Lemony Aioli

Dips by Nealy

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If you’ve never tossed crispy halloumi into a Baby Gem salad, this recipe is for you! Halloumi is one of those magical ingredients that turns an ordinary salad into something unforgettable. This cheese doesn’t melt like other cheeses,  instead, it sizzles up into golden, caramelized perfection on the outside while staying perfectly chewy on the […]

Baby Gem Salad with Crispy Halloumi

Salads and Sides by nealy

Picnics are a super fun way to spend the afternoon. Here are a few healthified and fuss-free picnic ideas for your next outdoor feast! 

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Picnics are a super fun way to spend the afternoon — just pick a beautiful location, throw down a blanket, and munch away with family or friends. Here are a few healthified and fuss-free picnic ideas for your next outdoor feast! Watermelon Salad With Feta and Basil Is there anything better than biting into a […]

Out-Of-The-Box Picnic Ideas

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Glass jars of homemade dressings, including Green Goddess with a Kick, preserved lemons, and creamy sauces, on a wooden board

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This Uber Lemony Dressing is one of those toss-it-all-in-and-blend recipes I whip up on repeat. It’s bold, zippy, and gives any bowl of greens an instant upgrade. I love making just enough to last a few days—it keeps things fresh and gives me an excuse to build a salad around it. The flavor? It’s bright […]

Uber Lemony Dressing

Dips by Nealy

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These Preserved Lemons are hands-down one of my ultimate kitchen staples. Once you’ve tried them, you’ll understand why I always have a jar in my fridge. They add a punchy, salty-citrusy brightness to just about everything—from creamy dips and herby dressings to grilled vegetables, fish, chicken, and even grain bowls. They bring a layered depth […]

Preserved Lemons

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chocolate-covered toffee matzo

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Hello Passover! And just like that, it’s the holiday where we abstain from bread and grains and eat protein, veggies, and matzo instead! Matzo recipes abound, and they are usually the kind of recipe that you follow once a year and basically never again, but what I’m about to share will change that. This is […]

Chocolate-Covered Toffee Matzo

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What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I'm personally obsessed with my dehydrator! In this post, I'm sharing why I love it so much and 9 things I make in it!

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What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I’m personally obsessed with my dehydrator! Sure, dehydrating food takes a long time. But here’s the good news: While your dehydrator may need a few hours—or in some cases, a few days—to deliver the decadent dish you’ve been craving, once you prep your ingredients, you can leave them and forget […]

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Love sipping on a flavorful beverage, but hate all those extra calories and chemicals? In this article, my friend and health blogger Melissa Gundersen shows us 11 delicious infused water recipes and steps us through how to make them! Every morning I wake up, stumble to the kitchen, and make myself a pitcher of infused water. […]

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Many of you read with fascination about xenoestrogens and the affect on our health and waistlines last week. We’ve followed up this week with a Part 2 to Dave Catudal’s popular post: a handy lists of foods to eat and avoid to help balance your hormones to achieve optimal health. What is the one thing you do everyday? You […]

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