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Salmon sashimi slices with avocado, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and shredded red cabbage on a white plate

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This New Style Salmon Sashimi is one of those dishes that feels fancy but is secretly so simple. It’s fresh, clean, and totally show-stopping – whether you’re serving it as an elegant appetizer, a light lunch, or even the centerpiece of a dinner spread. The best part? There’s zero cooking involved. Just start with high-quality, […]

New Style Salmon Sashimi

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Have you ever hovered awkwardly at a dinner party, trying to figure out where to sit? Whether it’s a formal gathering or a casual night with friends, that moment of uncertainty is real. That’s why I always create thoughtful creative place cards when I host. Intentional seating makes people feel welcome and can completely shift […]

3 Creative Place Card Ideas for Your Next Dinner Party 

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Salmon Puttanesca Style roasted with garlic, capers, and preserved lemon

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Salmon Puttanesca Style This is my playful, Flexible Chef spin on the Italian classic. Instead of tossing pasta in puttanesca sauce, I take all those bold, briny flavors and roast them right onto a juicy fillet of salmon for a fresh and flavorful twist. You still get everything you love about the original. Anchovies, capers, […]

Salmon Puttanesca Style

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Kale Salad with Crispy Sweet Potato Croutons, arugula, fennel, and Green Goddess dressing, garnished with seeds and lime

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This Kale Salad with Crispy Sweet Potato Croutons checks every box. It’s nourishing, colorful, totally crave-worthy and just so pretty on the plate. It’s my go-to when I want something that feels hearty and satisfying, yet still light and vibrant. At the base, you’ve got a medley of sturdy greens: peppery arugula, crisp fennel, and […]

Kale Salad with Crispy Sweet Potato Croutons

Salads and Sides by nealy

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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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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Orange-Spiked Aperol Spritz served with blood orange slices and frozen orange juice cubes in a wine glass

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If you’re hosting this weekend or planning a laid-back get-together, this Orange-Spiked Aperol Spritz is the perfect signature cocktail. It’s light, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress without any fuss. Once you try this twist on the classic, it’ll be your go-to all summer long. Orange-Spiked Aperol Spritz is pure sunshine in a glass! It’s bright, […]

Orange-Spiked Aperol Spritz

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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

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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

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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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