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Francesca Loomis

Nov 16, 20232 min read

Pork and Shrimp Gyoza

I had to do some research on the difference between gyoza, dumplings, potstickers, wontons, etc. The short answer is that gyoza are a...

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Francesca Loomis

Aug 7, 20211 min read

Bacon Wrapped Zucchini Wedges

This is an incredibly tasty and super easy side for your summer picnic. I made these to accompany a baked mac and cheese (if you haven't...

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Francesca Loomis

Sep 26, 20202 min read

Carrot Ginger Soup

It's been a while since I posted a new recipe! I've been super busy with my Instagram and Facebook that I, admittedly, neglected my...

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Francesca Loomis

May 6, 20202 min read

Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Pão de queijo, or Brazilian cheese bread, brought back so many memories of my trip to the Brazilian Amazon in 2017. I would eat at least...

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Francesca Loomis

May 1, 20202 min read

Homemade Dumplings

Dumplings have been on my list to make from scratch for a long time, and what better time than now since I'm home for the foreseeable...

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Francesca Loomis

Jan 24, 20202 min read

Falafel Bowl

Falafel was a recipe that was part of my plant-based diet that I mentioned in this post and I'm disappointed that I never attempted to...

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Francesca Loomis

Jul 18, 20192 min read

Ultimate Avocado Toast

I feel silly posting a recipe for avocado toast because it's such a simple thing to make and there are so many variations to the recipe....

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Francesca L.

Apr 17, 20171 min read

Mexican-Style Street Tacos

I'm really late posting this, and I'm sorry, because it's a recipe I've made at least a dozen times and shared on my Facebook page before...

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Francesca L.

Feb 9, 20171 min read

Garlic Knots

Oh boy. I was making my signature Pretzel Pigs in a Banket for the Super Bowl and had a good amount of pizza dough left that I couldn't...

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Francesca L.

Jan 10, 20171 min read

Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos

If you don't mind using a 1/2 cup of tequila to marinate, then you've just landed on your next dinner idea. This recipe is extremely easy...

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Francesca Loomis

Dec 30, 20162 min read

Winter Butternut Squash Dip

I've been eating so much butternut squash this winter so I hope you're ready for a number of recipes with this vegetable, starting with...

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Francesca L.

Nov 20, 20162 min read

Sriracha Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

I'm not a huge fan of meatballs. I never understood the allure of them and usually find them pretty tasteless and boring. One night I was...

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Francesca L.

Sep 27, 20161 min read

5-Ingredient Guacamole

It's time. You've heard others rave (or have tried it yourself), and now I'm making my guacamole recipe available to you. I've made this...

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Francesca Loomis

Jul 23, 20162 min read

Soba Noodle Spring Rolls

Since I posted this recipe I had the opportunity to re-make the spring rolls and take a much better photo. The star of this recipe has to...

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Francesca L.

Jul 17, 20161 min read

Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket

A party isn't a party without pigs in a blanket. You'll definitely impress your friends the next time they ask you to bring an appetizer...

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Francesca Loomis

Jul 13, 20162 min read

Pork Gyoza

Here's a great little appetizer that is sure to impress! While it looks complicated, these pork gyoza are quite easy to make and you can...

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Francesca Loomis

May 8, 20161 min read

Prosciutto Cups with Pear

These are a fun and easy little appetizer that I frequently make. The lemon adds tartness, the prosciutto saltiness, and the pear...

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