Chicken Katsu is Brian’s favorite Japanese simple dish. Even when we go to sushi, he usually orders this with small amounts of sushi. So after seven years of being together, I finally made it for him lol! It’s so easy to make, which makes it kind of funnier that I …

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I am so excited to be working with a local Portland, Oregon brand! I am partnering with Kelly from Kelly’s Jelly, made right …

I wanted to share this recipe for this white bean and arugula salad with blood orange dressing again because it is the perfect salad for this weekends celebrations. It’s great for a vegetarian, vegan, or a filling side salad. Enjoy your family and friends and sun shining!

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Don’t we all love green smoothies? I know I do! Brian on the other hand, not so much. I make them almost everyday, and everyday he drinks them reluctantly. We all know they are good for us, if made with mostly the right ratios of greens to fruits and protein. …

Pasta Aglio e Olio aka Simple Garlic Olive Oil Linguine! So simple, so savory, so good. Simple good family like this pasta with garlic and olive oil for a Sunday night makes me happy. Sharing a huge bowl, family style, is how things are meant to be. Breaking bread this …

It’s not often that I pass on enchiladas, or any good Mexican dish for that matter. While I was enjoying this meal, I told Brian I love the flavors of salsa, tortillas, cheese, and anything else that goes with the main flavors. They taste so good! So why not throw …

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Do you love or not much love clams? How about Herb Coconut Milk Steamed Clam!

I am a major seafood, shell fish, clam lover! The more I get …