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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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Strawberry rhubarb crumble in a glass pie dish with fresh strawberries on a wooden table outdoors – gluten-free dessert with fruit and crumble topping

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There’s something about a warm strawberry rhubarb crumble that feels like home. The sweet berries, the tangy rhubarb, that buttery, golden topping – it’s nostalgic, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. This version is gluten-free, flexible, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. I created this recipe as a love […]

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble with Crumb Topping

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A platter of roasted Adobo Chicken Wings garnished with sliced green onions

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Are you craving something savory, sticky, and full of flavor? These Adobo Chicken Wings are a Filipino-inspired twist on classic baked wings, delivering bold, addictive flavor in every bite. They’re marinated in a simple mix of pantry staples – soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves – then roasted until golden, crispy, and irresistibly caramelized. […]

Adobo Chicken Wings

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Overhead view of a colorful steak salad with grilled asparagus, red onion, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, and chimichurri dressing.

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Seared Steak Salad with Chimichurri Dressing – A Flavor-Packed Power Bowl I’ve been leaning into power bowls lately – something hearty but light, bold yet balanced. That’s how Seared Steak Salad with Chimichurri Dressing came to life. It’s all the savory satisfaction of a steak dinner, blended with fresh, crisp veggies and a bright, herby […]

Seared Steak Salad with Chimichurri Dressing

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Creamy store-bought tahini topped with lemon slices in a glass container after fixing chunky consistency

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How to Fix Chunky Tahini and Bring It Back to Life You open your jar of tahini, ready to drizzle it on a salad or swirl it into hummus – and instead of smooth, creamy sesame paste, you’re met with a dense, crumbly mess stuck at the bottom. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever wondered how […]

How to Fix That Chunky Store-Bought Tahini

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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice bowl with arugula, avocado, tomatoes, and fried eggs on top, drizzled with green dressing

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I get asked for my Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe all the time. Honestly, it was inspired by this spot in New York City called Springbone Kitchen. They make the most delicious cauliflower rice, I was so obsessed I actually asked them for the ingredients because I had to be able to recreate it at […]

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

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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. […]

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

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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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