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Broiled Fish with Rustic Mediterranean Tomato, Onion & Caper Sauce
This smoky rustic tomato sauce is one of my FAVORITE easy fish dinner recipes. The Mediterranean ingredients of tomato, capers, garlic, onion, sherry, herbs, and chorizo come together quickly on the...
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Roasted Jalapeño Lime Remoulade
This easy spicy Roasted Jalapeño Lime Remoulade is the perfect topping sauce for crab cakes or fish tacos. It's also wonderful as a dip served with fried shrimp, dolloped over oysters, or to use in...
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Flourless Keto Microwave Lemon Pudding Cake
This easy low-carb flourless microwave lemon pudding cake is one of my favorite weeknight treats! Lemon desserts have long been my favorite, and this tart, spongy, pudding cake is the perfect cozy end...
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Coconut Lime Cabbage Slaw
This Coconut Lime Cabbage Slaw recipe was a collaborative effort between one of my friends and I. I created the coconut lime dressing to use on a carrot salad I often served as part of my menus at...
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Cold Broiled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Oil
Salmon, simply roasted and served slightly chilled, is one of my absolute favorite things to eat. It's a perfect easy lunch, but it's even better as a dish to serve when entertaining. It's made in...
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Zucchini Jalapeño Soup
The bold flavors of this spicy green soup make it a lot more satisfying to me than the typical veggie soup. Jalapenos, cilantro, and fresh limes combine with the mild zucchinis for a soup that is a...
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Andouille Chicken Sausage Tacos with Mango Pineapple Salsa
These incredible Andouille Chicken Sausage Tacos with Mango Pineapple Salsa can be on your dinner table less than 15 minutes from now. True story. That is, assuming you already have the ingredients in...
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Homemade Horchata Ice Cream (No Eggs)
This month marks the start of summer, which is my favorite time to get inspired in the kitchen. The gorgeous weather, lush summer produce, and lazier days make it the ideal season for casual...
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Italian Chicken Sausage, Mushroom & Tomato Pasta
This Italian Chicken Sausage & Mushroom Pasta features two of my favorite shortcut ingredients to use when making quick dinner recipes--chicken sausages and flavor-packed mushrooms! I recently...
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Chorizo and Manchego Risotto
A little bit Spanish and a little bit Italian, this Chorizo and Manchego Risotto is the perfect dreamy combination of risotto and paella. It’s got the luscious creaminess and ease of a perfect pot of...
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Arroz con Leche Flan
I combined two of my favorite Latin sweets into one perfect, elegant dessert for this week’s recipe. Arroz con Leche Flan brings together the flavors of creamy cinnamon and citrus-flavored arroz con...
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Mozzarella Arancini with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce
Arancini seems like it would be the perfect name for a dessert. In Italian, the word means “little oranges,” and to look at them, these golden little rice balls really do seem to resemble a basket...
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Asopao de Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp and Rice Stew)
Fall has returned and though the weather hasn’t quite yet cooled down completely (at least not in New York City), the first hints of the new season already have me craving heartier dishes like this...
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Lemon Rosemary Rice & Quinoa
Right around this time each year is when I start mentally bookmarking new entertaining recipes and ideas. I especially love playing around with easy side dishes that are perfect for serving during...
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Sparkling Rosemary Pear Punch
Punch is a festive and effortless way to serve drinks to a crowd when entertaining. It lets guests serve themselves so you can relax and enjoy the party without worrying about making sure everyone’s...
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Throw the Ultimate ESPN College Football party for The Playoff!
You rooted all season and now it’s time for the big finale! If you’re a Buckeye, a Sooner, a Clemson Tiger or an LSU Tiger you’re probably already planning on tuning in, but whether or not your team...
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Torrijas (Spanish Style French Toast with Anise Syrup)
I absolutely freaked out the first time I tried torrijas. A coworker had given my mom a tray of the syrup-soaked French toasts as a gift one year, and she brought it home for us all to share....
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LSU Spiked Blueberry Lemonade
Whether they’re geaux-ing for the Tigers or not, all your College Football Playoff guests will be a fan of this easy purple and gold-inspired party cocktail made with fresh lemon juice, blueberries,...
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Clemson Blood Orange Margaritas
Root for your faves with this easy and refreshing blood orange margarita. Can't find blood orange juice? Feel free to swap in regular orange juice and just add a dash of red food coloring--or even a...
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Clemson Pimento Cheese Dip Board with Homemade Purple Sweet Potato Dippers
This Clemson-inspired pimento cheese dip gets a kick from a bit of blue cheese in honor of the famous Clemson University Blue Cheese that was created and is still produced on the university campus. If...
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LSU Tiger Stripe Bundt Cake with Southern Buttermilk Icing
The LSU fans at your gameday party will be cheering even louder than they do in Death Valley once you slice into this surprising LSU Tiger Striped Bundt Cake. From the outside it just looks like a...
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3 Make-Ahead Recipes for your ESPN College Football Playoff National...
Well it’s going to be a battle of the Tigers vs. Tigers as #1 LSU goes against #3 Clemson at the College Football Playoff National Championshipgame! The teams will be battling it out at the...
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New Orleans Style Muffaletta Sandwich Bites
New Orleans Style Muffaletta Sandwiches are loaded sandwiches made on crusty Italian bread filled with cheese, Italian deli meats like salami and mortadella, topped off with a tangy homemade olive...
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Pasta Arrabiata
I can't talk about arrabiata pasta without telling you about Sergio, the guy who taught me what arrabiata means in Italian.Keep Reading
View ArticleA Note from Alejandra
Hi there and thank you for stopping by! As you may know, over the past several years my career has pivoted and I'm now focused on my work as a national television host and contributor. Currently I can...
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