• bang bang shrimp;

    April 24, 2017

    Healthy bang bang shrimp that doesn’t sacrifice flavor!  With a chili paste – coconut milk sauce, it’s got a delicious twist on cool and heat smothered over light, tasty shrimp! – – This recipe is a great one to keep up…

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  • St. Louis (Part 2): An Arch and More Beer

    April 21, 2017

    My last St. Louis post was just from the first day!  So I needed a part 2 to record the rest of our fun travels!  Of course, we had to go see the Gateway Arch, which was pretty impressive, I’ve got…

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  • strawberry lemonade cheesecake bars;

    April 19, 2017

    Light and flavorful lightly lemon flavored cheesecake with a strawberry swirl all on a sugar cookie crust.  A perfect ratio if sometimes you find cheesecake too heavy or rich, you get a light cheesecake and a larger crust! – –…

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  • St. Louis: Pizza and Beer from the Ol’Midwest

    April 14, 2017

    Here I am in the great Midwest, writing from St. Louis, MO!  This is a much needed trip, just to get away from the crazies in my life right now. Wedding planning, house hunting, house buying, and still trying to…

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  • (biscuits and) sausage gravy;

    April 12, 2017

    Thick and decadent sausage gravy slathered over homemade or storebought biscuits–nobody’s judging!  

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  • vegetarian samosa burritos;

    April 7, 2017

    To make these healthful vegetarian samosa burritos, swap the traditional potatoes for mashed cauliflower and white beans and load up the filling with mild but flavorful spices, add a few peas for color, and you’ve got yourself an easy, healthful…

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  • brie en croute;

    April 5, 2017

    Brie en croute sounds fancy, but is a snap to make!  And who doesn’t love a melty medley of jam and cheese wrapped in pastry dough? – – I think this was one of the first recipes I ever made.…

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  • guacamole;

    April 3, 2017

    Everyone needs a classic guacamole recipe on hand, and tipsychocochip is here to deliver!  Silky in texture and livened up with red onion, cumin, and tomatoes, here’s a perfect party recipe for when store-bought just won’t cut it! – –…

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  • brunch review: potomac point winery;

    March 31, 2017

    Potomac Point Winery is down south of NoVA, rather than west like a lot of other wineries we frequent. We were actually looking at it as a possible wedding venue, though jury’s out if it’ll make the cut!  It’s a…

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  • baked italian flounder;

    March 29, 2017

    Light and flaky flounder marinated in Italian dressing, a perfectly easy and light mid-week meal! – – This recipe is great, easy, and delicious.  Have I got you hooked?  (Do you appreciate my puns?)  It really only involves two ingredients,…

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  • five layer dip;

    March 27, 2017

    Refried beans smothered in salsa, guacamole, sour cream and topped with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese for the ultimate party dip! – – This is my take on a “seven layer dip”. Five layers gives me plenty of delicious…

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  • event review: engagement (italian winemakers dinner);

    March 24, 2017

    So I’m finally going to share with you all the story of our engagement!  It’s been a whirlwind few weeks as you can imagine–I can’t believe Tyler and I have only been engaged for 3 weeks!  It’s amazing how time flies–I’ve…

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