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The “Real” Jennifer Aniston “Friends Salad”
I hate to break it to you, but…. It turns out that the famous “Friends” salad which has been making its rounds on the internet for the last couple of years, is not exactly the salad that the girls were lunching on daily, on the set of friends. What?? Like what??? Hmmmm….. Ok, I’m not really that surprised, but I wanted to believe, didn’t you? LOL Upon further investigation, it doesn’t appear that there was actually any footage or proof of Jennifer telling us that this was indeed “The Salad”. So, how did the Fake Friends Salad even come about? I have no idea. However I will tell you that…
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Warm Potato + Green Bean Salad (plant based + vegan friendly)
Need a delicious winter salad and side dish? I’ve got one for you. It’s a simple, easy recipe I had not prepared in a long while, which surprised me when I came across it, because I really love it. I blame summer and its amazing bounty of fresh greens and tomatoes, which I tend to live on for months. Oh summer, I miss uuuu already…… And when that season comes to an end, salads kinda lose their appeal to me. Does this happen to you? Eating leaves just doesn’t cut it anymore. My tummy needs something heartier. This potatoes + green beans salad satisfies that craving perfectly, because it is…
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Roasted Asparagus Spears Wrapped in Prosciutto
It’s asparagus season around here, and asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto and roasted till crispy is a fantastic way to enjoy these spring veggies. This is isn’t by any means a new idea, it’s been around for decades. But, perhaps like me, you might have forgotten it about it…or worse…never tried it. So here you go, super easy instructions for how to pull off this delicious appetizer or side dish. Thanks to Jackie, who brought “fancy” asparagus back into my life, I am now slightly obsessed, and can’t get enough of them. My usual go-to method for asparagus is actually to toss them with a bit of olive oil, minced…
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How to cook Quinoa in the Instant Pot + Greek Quinoa Salad
Quinoa in the Instant Pot? I’m surprised you didn’t see it coming. It was just a matter of time… LOL I suspected this tiny grain would work out well in a pressure cooker. So I took a look around online and discovered how to adapt my cooking method for the IP. And I’m happy to report it worked out , just the way I hoped it would. Now, I’m not sure if you my readers are fans of Quinoa, but if you’re not you might want to reconsider this super grain, because it packs a lot of goodness. Quinoa is a low calorie, gluten free grain that is high in…
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How To Cook Corn On The Cob In The Instant Pot
Well that was easy! Not that cooking corn on the cob is hard… It’s just that cooking with the instant pot seems, well…easier…and less messy…is it just me or do you agree? I know some of you have already mastered corn, but for those that haven’t tried it here are the very easy instructions. Give it a go! Instant Pot Corn on the Cob STEP 1 Add water and trivet to pot, then stack corn on trivet. STEP 2 Lock on lid, pressure cook 3 minutes, then quick release and your corn is ready! That’s it! I did say it was easy…
