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green pea & ham soup

We’re back in full spring mode, and I’m psyched to be using one of my FAVORITE spring veggies – green peas! Although the weather is slowly turning warmer, we’ve had quite a few cold, rainy days in May. It makes it difficult to enjoy some of the fun, fresh spring produce. Luckily, no one ever …

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multi-bean salad

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up, so it’s time to start planning your menu! If you live in the Northeast like me (or a similar climate), it’s always hard to plan food for MDW. There’s a chance it will be hot, summery weather, but it might also be 50 degrees and raining. So do you …

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lemon sesame pickles

This sesame pickled cucumbers recipe is super easy and produces a flavorful brine and crunchy pickles that you can refrigerate for weeks. It’s truly a gift that keeps on giving. The brine is super simple to make–just boil some sugar, salt, and vinegar with lemon slices, jalapeño, and sesame seeds. After pouring the cooled brine …

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butternut squash risotto

I know I’ve been kind of on a butternut squash kick lately, but it’s just such a great fall/winter veggie! And when paired with one of my favorite Italian dishes–risotto–it’s even better. This recipe is pretty easy to make; the most important things are roasting the squash and getting the risotto to the right consistency …

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