Attempting to make up for the guacamole-fueled craziness that was my trip to Mexico, I’ve been making variations on this Strawberry and Kale smoothie recipe all week.
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The Three Amigas On Repeat
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
“I’m going on a road trip, I’m going on a road trip, X marks the spot!”
Ok, I know that’s not really how that grade school rhyme goes but this last weekend I was playing with my niece and nephews and I taught them the original game. Ever since then I can’t help but change it to “road trip” as I prepare for the trip I’m about to take.
But before I tell you what I’ll be eating while on the road (spoiler alert: it just might be this very recipe), let’s talk about the whos, what, wheres, and whys. Do you recall the Los Angeles-to-Texas road trip I took a few years back that I took with my friends, Lillian and Gaby where we proclaimed ourselves the Three Amigas? Well, we’re at it again and this time we’re heading from Los Angeles to San Francisco while en route to the IACP Annual Conference.
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Mushroom Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
A vegetarian version of the classic Korean BBQ dish, bulgogi, that works great as a cocktail party small bite or a light meal.
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Chipotle and Toasted Walnut Wheat Berry Salad
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
A sweet-spicy whole grain recipe that’s a fun twist on classic fall sides and a natural fit at the Thanksgiving table.
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Attune Foods Healthy Holiday Recipe Contest
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
I know it isn’t ladylike to brag, but, admit it, do you have the best recipes around? Are your friends begging you for a special pie or side dish every holiday season? Well then now is the time to show off your stuff and compete against the best of the best.
This holiday season (ok, it’s not yet the holiday season, but it’s always great time for a little friendly competition), I’m working with Attune Foods to find the best healthy holiday recipes out there. There are four categories in total that you can join in and I’ll be joined by some of my favorite food friends, each of whom will judge one of the categories. So, let’s get down to specifics already!
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Reluctantly Healthy: Edamame Hummus Recipe
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
On this latest episode of Judy Greer’s Yahoo! show, Reluctantly Healthy, I stopped by to show her my kid-friendly recipe for edamame hummus.
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Mi manchi, sai? Mocha-Orange Granita Recipe
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
Missing Italy and a recipe for Mocha-Orange Granita with whipped cream and crumbly cookies.
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Charred Poblano Pesto Pasta
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
It’s peak poblano season and I’m celebrating with this charred poblano pesto pasta recipe that’s easy enough to throw together for tonight’s dinner.
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Pretty. Easy. Tomato Gazpacho
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
It’s so hot that I can barely eat much less cook. Luckily, this tomato gazpacho recipe is so easy to throw together that it can hardly be called cooking.
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Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Ajvar Spread
by Aida Mollenkamp — Share
A simple, make-ahead recipe for ajvar, a roasted eggplant and red pepper spread that hails from the Eastern Mediterranean.
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