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    How To Make Homemade Mayo

    Did you know you can make mayo at home in under 10 minutes? Mayo, mayonnaise, whatever you want to call it is a pantry staple condiment we all know and love. It’s used as a spread on sandwiches and in many recipes like my Zesty Egg Salad. Mayo is an emulsion of oil, egg yolk,…

  • Spicy Salsa Verde

    From taco carts to fine dining restaurants, salsa verde is a staple at restaurants in Mexico City. This Spicy Salsa Verde is fresh and hot, making it the perfect topping for any Mexican dish, especially tacos. Salsa verde translates to “green” sauce because of its bright green color. It’s packed with greens including tomatillos, Serrano…

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    Spicy Chicken Tinga for Tacos

    Spice up your taco night with this Spicy Chicken Tinga recipe. Shredded chicken is cooked in a spicy red chipotle sauce to create the perfect taco filling. A protein like this Spicy Chicken Tinga is the foundation for a delicious taco. The Spicy Chicken Tinga can be the star of the show in a build-your-own…

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    Cape Cod 3-Day Weekend Itinerary

    Escape to the Cape for a long weekend with this three-day weekend Cape Cod itinerary. The secret about Cape Cod is out, making this New Englander’s summer getaway a not-so-hidden gem. Could you do Cape Cod as a day trip from Boston? Sure, you can, but you won’t enjoy it nearly as much as going…

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    10 Things To Do in Cape Cod

    New York has the Hamptons, Miami has the Florida Keys, and Boston has Cape Cod. Unlike the Hamptons or the Keys, Cape Cod has so many things to do. Yes, visiting Cape Cod is technically a beach vacation but there’s plenty to do off the sand. A Cape Cod getaway is a great mix of…

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    Your Cape Cod Travel Guide

    We’re blasting “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” by Vampire Weekend and headed to Cape Cod this summer. You could fill an entire book with all the reasons to escape to the Cape. If the seaside cottages, picturesque lighthouses, and fresh seafood aren’t enough to entice you, this guide will convince you to book a trip to…

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    How To Make A Zesty Egg Salad

    Bring the taste of a deli egg salad home with this simple Zesty Egg Salad recipe. Egg salad can be made in so many different ways but its basic ingredients are hard-boiled eggs, herbs, and mayo.  This Zesty Egg Salad recipe adds watercress and lemon to punch up the flavor. It makes for a delicious…

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    Build Your Own Benedict Bar

    What’s better than a dinner party? A brunch party with a build-your-own Eggs Benedict bar.  If Eggs Benedict is on the menu, there’s a 90% chance I’m ordering it. But, it’s even better at home because you can customize it any way you’d like. If you’ve never made Eggs Benedict, here is my easy-to-follow recipe.…

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    Classic Eggs Benedict for Brunch

    Eggs Benedict takes home the award for the most quintessential brunch dish. If it’s on the menu at brunch, there’s a good chance I’m ordering it. Impress your guests with a fancy brunch at home with this Eggs Benedict recipe.  The key to a delicious Eggs Benedict is perfectly poached eggs and a well-made hollandaise…

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    How to Make Crispy Cuban Tostones

    Tostones are crispy fried green plantains with an irresistible taste and crave-worthy crunch. Eating a tostone is like grabbing the first chip from a bag, you can’t have just one. Tostones are a staple in Caribbean cuisine, especially Cuban food. They’re typically served as a side, making them the perfect companion for Latin dishes like…