What is Zhoug? It's a vibrant, delicious, super versatile sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, chiles and oil. It takes the ho-hum out of everyday meals! I thought I should give you a fair warning; lots of people find that, once they taste this fresh, vibrant condiment/sauce called Zhoug (pronounced ZOOg), it's hard to live without it! Well, I'm sure they can live without it but, it's one of ...
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Deceptively Easy Gourmet Desserts!
Fancy enough for a dinner party but simple enough for everyday entertaining, these gourmet desserts are surprisingly easy! While these desserts may look fancy, they are actually super easy! If you've been following along, you know that our recipes must be delicious but also simple to make. These are some of our favorite gourmet dessert recipes that are perfect for easy entertaining. Make ...
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Easy Peach Crumble Muffins
These one-bowl, tender-crumbed peach (or nectarine) crumble muffins are studded with juicy fresh peaches and have sweet, buttery, cinnamon streusel topping. Although we don't normally indulge in muffins for breakfast, I love having a super easy, throw-together-in-minutes, crazy-delicious muffin recipe on hand for lazy weekend mornings with overnight guests. These Peach Crumble Muffins are all ...
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Sensational Salads to Serve all Summer Long!
Ten fresh, seasonal, and delicious salads perfect for summer. Full of the best produce, these salads make the most of the season! Summer is here! And with it, the most delicious produce of the year. Peaches, berries, tomatoes, corn, watermelon, oh my! One of our favorite ways to make the most of all this deliciousness is a fresh, seasonal salad. We've rounded up some of our ...
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Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers
Juicy, tender grilled chicken, bursting with vibrant flavor. These Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers are a delicious fusion of South American and Asian cuisines! Are you ready for an international culinary adventure? We're headed to Peru today, where the cuisine is an interesting fusion of Latin American, European and Asian - little bits and pieces of each, all thrown in a big pot and swirled ...
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Lemon Dill Dressing, So Easy, So Delicious!
With bright, fresh flavor, this Lemon Dill Dressing is super easy to throw together and is delicious on greens and veggies as well as chicken, fish and shrimp! Summer has (unofficially) arrived here in North Carolina and we've watched the barren, cold mountains around us transform to brilliant spring green and now take on the deeper hues of early summer. We're planning to enjoy lots of light, ...
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Delicious Chicken Recipes That Never Get Old!
Ten of our favorite chicken recipes that we never get tired of. Easy, delicious, and full of flavor, you need these recipes in your dinner rotation! Chicken is always an easy dinner option around here. These are some of our favorite ways to prepare chicken, that never get old. From Mediterranean to Asian, there's something for whatever you're craving. Any of these recipes are easy enough ...
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Ridiculously Easy Almond Coconut Cake
Everyone goes crazy over this Almond Coconut Cake with its super tender, moist crumb, fabulous flavor and crisp, candy-like glaze. No one has to know it's ridiculously easy to make with just one bowl and no mixer! (Gluten-free adaptation included!) You might not recognize it, but this Ridiculously Easy Almond Coconut Cake is a kissin' cousin to a Café reader favorite, our French Grandmother's ...
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Easy Recipes for a Deliciously Memorable Memorial Day!
Ten easy and delicious recipes to celebrate Memorial Day. From grilled entrees to side salads and desserts, there's something for everyone! Memorial Day is right around the corner! Whether you're invited to a cookout or hosting family and friends, we've got you covered. Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer and these seasonal recipes are crowd pleasers! With delicious sides, ...
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Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (Shish Taouk)
This super tender, super juicy, Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (a delicious Lebanese garlic spread) and roasted cherry tomatoes is one of those fabulous meals you'll find yourself craving again and again! If you've enjoyed our Peruvian Grilled Chicken, you're going to LOVE this Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken, also known as Shish Taouk. If you've never tried the Peruvian chicken, be sure ...
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Delicious Recipes for Fresh Corn!
Our favorite recipes featuring sweet, crisp, fresh summer corn. From salads to salsas, these are recipes you'll want to make all summer long! In our part of the world, it's starting to feel like summer. And with that comes cravings for all the fresh summer produce and lighter, healthier meals. These recipes featuring fresh corn really hit the spot! We've included all the best salads, a few ...
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is pretty as a picture. The Basil Dressing and Sweet, Spicy Glazed Pistachios are the crowning glory! This Strawberry Spinach Salad just seems to scream "SPRING and SUMMER". With fresh strawberries, crunchy cucumber flowers and a fabulous Lemon Basil Poppy Seed Dressing, it's as delicious as it is pretty! This combination of strawberries and spinach is nothing ...
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