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Shrimp Vermicelli Noodles with Turmeric and Garlic

Shrimp Vermicelli Noodles with Turmeric and Garlic

I love the Asian flavors of this Shrimp Vermicelli dish. It completely satisfies any Asian food craving, but I feel so much better after eating this than the take-out version. Don't get me wrong - I love the take-out version, and sometimes there's just no substitute....

Quarantine Series: Healthy and Easy DIY Snacks

Quarantine Series: Healthy and Easy DIY Snacks

Feeling those afternoon munchies? Trying to be conscious of your food and eating habits? Here are some great healthy recipes that are adaptable for anything you’ve got in your kitchen! HOMEMADE HUMMUS For this recipe, you can use all types of canned legumes -...

Quarantine Series: Healthy Snacks To Stave Off Afternoon Munchies

Quarantine Series: Healthy Snacks To Stave Off Afternoon Munchies

Feeling those afternoon munchies? Trying to be conscious of your food and eating habits? Here are some great healthy recipes that are adaptable for anything you’ve got in your kitchen! Homemade HummusFor this recipe, you can use all types of canned legumes - chickpeas...

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Homemade Bolognese (aka Meat Sauce)

Bolognese is the ultimate comfort food for me - both to make and to eat! The flavorful, steaming sauce full of rich herbs and spices combined with the hearty ground meat always gives me a sense of continuity and reliability in this world. Maybe that’s silly - but it’s...

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