Author: Ashlie Dulien
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Texas Trout dip
We just hit our one year mark since moving to Texas and it’s been an exciting year! We absolutely love it here and are so grateful we took the leap. The only thing we’re missing is our family and friends – but hopefully with time, some of them will move close by. Downtown Austin is…
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Sautéed Zucchini with goat cheese
If you’re looking for an easy summer side you can whip up in minutes, look no further than this sautéed zucchini with goat cheese. It’s made with just a few ingredients, has a mild taste making it versatile to pair with almost any dish and it’s absolutely delish! Zucchinis are my favorite veggie. There are…
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Greek Power Bowls
I tend to base my bloggable posts based on the reaction of others when they try my food. If i get minimal mmm’s, i scrap the recipe and try and improve on the concept. If people are asking for the recipe or going back for seconds, i add it to my list of recipes to…
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Greek Yogurt Nutella Truffles
I can go on and on about how delicious these truffle balls are. How they are made with greek yogurt and a great way to add protein to dessert. Or how they are are sure to get guests asking how to make them. But the truth of the matter is I’ve got a batch in…
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Five Layer Hummus Dip
Looking for a crowd pleasing recipe that’s simple to throw together, but stands out from your typical store bought platter? Look no farther than this five layer hummus dip. It can be prepped in minutes either right before serving or the night before so you can spend your pre party time focused on other tasks.…
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Salmon Bruschetta over Lentil Salad
If you’ve ever been to any sort of book club, PTO potluck or other gathering where a group of women flock to a house holding their favorite tray of snacking goodness, you’ve probably come across the Trader Joe’s 3-ingredient lentil dip. Traditionally, this recipe calls for just three ingredients – all found at Trader Joe’s:…
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Brussel Sprout Saute
Brussel sprouts are one of those foods you either love or hate (cilantro). If you’re like me and you love Brussel sprouts it can be hard to convince the rest of your household that brussel sprouts with dinner is a good idea. I’ve covered them in cheese, butter, tried various cooking methods – all to…
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Cheater Bolognese Sauce
Sometimes dinner just needs to feel like Sunday sauce — but you’ve got a weeknight schedule and zero time for an all-day simmer. Enter my Cheater Bolognese: a rich, savory, macro-balanced comfort meal that comes together in about 30 minutes thanks to a little Trader Joe’s magic. The hero? Trader Joe’s Mirepoix Mix. It’s pre-chopped…
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Chicken Lemon Dill Soup
Happy fall y’all! Since I’m officially a Texas girl, I can say that, right? I’ve been MIA for the last couple months so I’ll quickly fill you in on some recent events. We’ve relocated from California to Texas for my husbands job, which has been scary, exciting and a LOT of work! I am so…
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Trader Joes Chicken Shawarma Bowls
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been so tired you don’t even have the energy to think up what to make for dinner! Me!!!! How about if you’ve ever googled “Easy dinner” in the parking lot of the grocery store? Me!!!! And raise both hands if you’ve ever bought the ingredients for said “easy dinner”…
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