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Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
Fried green tomatoes have been one of my favorite foods from a very young age! When I was little my mom had a tomato plant growing in our...

T Brogan
Aug 3, 20203 min read
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Gochujang Grilled Wings
Gochujang is a spicy Korean chili paste that is very concentrated, but also can have sweet and savory notes. I prefer to use it for...

T Brogan
Jun 14, 20202 min read
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Mango Salsa
This mango salsa is one of my all time favorite recipes! It is a quick and easy way to elevate a dish and goes great with so many...

T Brogan
May 31, 20201 min read
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Citrus Salad
I saw some blood oranges at Trader Joe’s and immediately wanted to make something with them! I was inspired by the citrus salad at 2Amys...

T Brogan
May 3, 20201 min read
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Homemade Baba Ganoush
I have been really missing eating out at all of the great restaurants in DC, so I was inspired by one of my favorite places, Zaytinya, to...

T Brogan
Apr 19, 20202 min read
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Tomato, Avocado & Red Onion Salad + Parmesan Roasted Artichoke Hearts
These are two of my favorite side dishes right now and they go great together! I put the tomato, avocado & red onion salad over a piece...

T Brogan
Apr 10, 20201 min read
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Blistered Shishito Peppers
Shishito peppers are a type of Japanese pepper that are typically sweet, however you can occasionally get a spicy one. I get these...

T Brogan
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Ginger Miso Shredded Brussel Sprouts
This recipe only has two ingredients and could not be more easy or delicious! You can serve it as a side dish or even as an appetizer....

T Brogan
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Sautéed Okra
I love Okra, but it can be tricky to find. I grabbed some from Union Market in DC last weekend but you can also find them at Safeway! I...

T Brogan
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce
I know a lot of people typically buy cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, however I saw some fresh cranberries at Trader Joe’s as well as...

T Brogan
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Asian Green Beans with Crispy Onions
Green beans are definitely a Thanksgiving staple, however I put a little twist on these green beans and tossed them with an Asian...

T Brogan
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Brown Sugar Baked Brie with Cranberry and Walnuts
If you aren’t feeling ambitious enough to try out puff pastry baked brie, this recipe is super easy and only takes 10 minutes! I got this...

T Brogan
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Honey and Almond Puff Pastry Baked Brie
Baked brie can be a little intimidating, but it is much easier than it seems and is guaranteed to be a favorite appetizer! This version...

T Brogan
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Sweet potato casserole can be super time consuming with roasting the potatoes and then mixing them to get the perfect consistency. This...

T Brogan
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
This has been a go-to side dish of mine for the past few years! It is a super easy way to elevate a basic carrot dish. You can use any...

T Brogan
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
These brussel sprouts are super easy to make and the combination of maple syrup and bacon makes it a great sweet and savory side dish! I...

T Brogan
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese and Parsley
This is a super easy fall side dish that goes great with any protein! I used goat cheese, red pepper flakes and parsley, but there are so...

T Brogan
Oct 31, 20191 min read
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Sweet and Spicy Edamame
I LOVE Edamame, but I never really eat it unless I am at a sushi restaurant. This recipe is super easy to make at home and serves as a...

T Brogan
Oct 23, 20191 min read
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Appetizers + Sides
On this page you will find some of my favorite dishes that go great before a meal or as a side! I am a big tapas fan and have found that a lot of these recipes would work fabulously for a small plate inspired dinner. Enjoy!
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