this. soup. i've been dreaming about asparagus soup since easter sunday when the one from st. cecilia here in atlanta literally made me swoon. so i set out on a mission to make my own. never before has a recipe i've worked on so perfectly blended together (the first time) to create heaven like this one. it's simply souptastic. it's fresh, healthy and will literally take you 40 min total to make. plus you can eat it for days... after all, second and third day soup is better than first day, no?
Read Moregarlic hummus and greek spiced pita chips
hummus is one of those staple appetizers that everyone usually has a tub of in his or her fridge to whip out for a party or a quick snack. this recipe is tangy and sweet with a savory kick, you can store it for weeks, and with only a few ingredients, a blender and your desired dipping device (pita, carrot, spoon...) you can say bye felicia to sabra, we don't need you anymore.
Read Morefancy salsa
it happens to all of us at some point. agreeing to host your book club, [cough cough, wine night-slash-insert-any-excuse-for-a-gab-fest]. and then simultaneously remembering that by also agreeing to host, means supplying some type of food substance. next time you find yourself here, remember this: be fancy but not fancy.
Read Moreeasy tortilla chips
It's easy to grab your favorite bag of tortilla chips off the grocery shelf, but turns out, it's just as easy to whip up a batch of your own.
Read Moregrilled artichokes with lemon worcestershire aioli
i have a recently sparked up a completely new love affair with artichokes. i'm sure you used to eat them growing up like i did, the standard steamed leafy stemmed cousin of the thistle dunked in melted butter; a tasty combination, don’t get me wrong, but recently, i’ve learned they can be both ridiculously delicious as well as healthy. who can argue with 6o calories per choke and a whopping 7 grams of fiber? not i. as for the butter? (in this particular case), not necessary.
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