
Olive Oil Herb Dip for Bread
I am not a bread person; I’m just not. But if you give me a plate of this olive oil herb dip, I will eat an entire loaf by myself. The mix of crunchy spice, that explode when you bite into them, coupled with the savory fermented garlic is mouthwatering and sure to be an…

Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Recipe
Tomatillo avocado salsa is a delicious accompaniment to any Mexican dishes you cook. It is smooth, cool, spicy, and tangy. This green sauce is perfect with tortilla chips, slow-cooked pork carnitas, or Tacos Vampiros (my favorite way to use it). This tomatillo avocado salsa is better than anything you can buy in the store, and…

Low-Sodium Refried Beans
Refried beans from scratch are quick and easy to make in an Instant Pot. If you’ve only eaten crumbly refried beans from a can at home, you’re in for a delicious revelation. Cooking them in the Instant Pot will give you a smooth and creamy texture, and the flavors are easily customizable to your preference….
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Cooking from scratch can seem like a tedious task. My goal is to show you that cooking from scratch doesn’t have to make you want to tear your hair out.
With a little planning and execution, you can have extensive meals created in the same time it would take you to wait for a pizza to be delivered.
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