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Thanksgiving Panini
I was headed out to the grocery store last week, and immediately struck by the Christmas decor puked all over the neighborhood not more...

Julie Barnes
Nov 9, 20223 min read
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Pumpkin Queso
Pumpkin Queso. Yes, I'll admit this sounds odd. No, I have not lost my marbles! If you enjoy big bowls of savory squash soup and melty...

Julie Barnes
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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Smokey Pumpkin Carbonara
I'm just going to come right out and admit that I went a bit rogue here, and broke a few traditional Carbonara rules. But I suppose when...

Julie Barnes
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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Chilaquiles Frittata
Seems Chilaquiles has hit nearly every brunch menu these days. It's a fabulous dish, especially for those that enjoy something a bit more...

Julie Barnes
Oct 22, 20222 min read
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Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes
So we sit down to dinner and my husband goes, "it's delicious, but it's a mess." To which I respond, "well, yeah it's a sloppy joe." So...

Julie Barnes
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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House Salad
I don't know what it is, but every now and then I crave a classic House Salad. You know, that bowl full of lettuce, tomatoes and...

Julie Barnes
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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Sesame Citrus Quinoa Salad
My husband and I had the opportunity to get away for a few days. I always welcome a good vacation. And for me, those vacation itineraries...

Julie Barnes
Oct 14, 20223 min read
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Kitchen Sink Hummus Dip
My fireplace mantel may say "fall," but the temperature outside still reads pretty summery to me! We're still sitting and sipping...

Julie Barnes
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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Smoked Queso
I've been enjoying entertaining outside this summer. We often host friends over an afternoon happy hour and dip in the pool. I like to...

Julie Barnes
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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Simple Steak Sandwiches
This Steak Sandwich embodies everything I want in a meal come Friday night... It's simple, yet special. Hearty and homey. And goes down...

Julie Barnes
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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Grilled Peach Chipotle Chicken Salad
THIS, this is the salad to beat this summer. Plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, flavorful protein, creamy dressing and not a lettuce...

Julie Barnes
Jul 21, 20223 min read
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip. What a classic! Something about that vinegary, hot sauce heat is just so addictive. I can eat it by the chip-ful!...

Julie Barnes
Jul 10, 20222 min read
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Denver Egg White Stratta
Hello my health-conscious friends! This Denver Egg White Stratta is for you! My husband has been on a health kick recently. Eggs have...

Julie Barnes
Jul 9, 20222 min read
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Philadelph-adilla
I think there's something so very whimsical about food mash-ups. It brings me a fair bit of joy to combine a few recipe concepts into one...

Julie Barnes
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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Hot Elote Dip
These days, our Saturdays our typically spent poolside. Slowly but surely I'm building a repertoire of snacks perfect for outside...

Julie Barnes
Jul 6, 20222 min read
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Grilled Vegetable & Orzo Salad
The food at a summer cookout can often sit a bit heavy. Let's face it, the menu is usually pretty meat-centric... burgers, sausages,...

Julie Barnes
Jul 1, 20223 min read
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
I'm obsessed with dill. I'm not ashamed to admit it! In my opinion, it is a wildly underrated and underutilized herb. It's subtle in...

Julie Barnes
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Muffaletta
I LOVE cold sandwiches. Now this is a point of contention in my marriage. My husband is a firm believer all sandwiches must be hot and...

Julie Barnes
Jun 11, 20222 min read
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Grilled Vegetable Board
Since moving to our new home in the burbs, I'm constantly building my pool-side munching recipe arsenal for weekend entertaining. We were...

Julie Barnes
Jun 6, 20223 min read
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Steakhouse Burger
Burgers make for a fabulous blank canvas. I often like to pick a theme to channel my creative juices. This weekend's them: Steakhouse! So...

Julie Barnes
Jun 5, 20222 min read
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