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I used to hate cooking fish because I could never get it to taste as good as if I was to order it at a restaurant. It would always come out dry and with no flavor. I finally just asked our seafood specialist at our local grocery store and I’m SO glad I did! He […]

ENTREES, FOOD

5 TIPS FOR PERFECTLY COOKED & SEASONED SALMON EVERY TIME

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Hey guys!  Every year when Cinco De Mayo rolls around I feel like it’s just a kick off party to start the summer! Yes, I know.. summer technically doesn’t start until the end of June.. but if you live in the south like I do summer starts NOW! Here is a fun & festive recipe […]

ENTREES, FOOD

BLACKENED FISH TACOS W/ CITRUS SLAW & AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE

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So ,I knew I wanted to make fish tacos for you guys.. which meant I HAD to make a side to go along with it! 🙂 I am OBSESSED with this mexican corn! SO yummy! Here’s what you’ll need.. INGREDIENTS: – 8 ears of corn – 1/3 cup sugar (optional) – 1/4 red onion, finely diced – […]

FOOD, SIDES

CILANTRO MEXICAN CORN

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Hey there! Here is another roasted veggie recipe for you guys. I love roasted vegetables because it’s “hands free” cooking. Once you have everything chopped and seasoned all you have to do it pop it in the oven! I love it! Here’s what you’ll need for these roasted mediterranean veggies. INGREDIENTS: – 1 large zucchini, […]

FOOD, SIDES

ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIES

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Hey Guys! Hope you’re all having a great start to your week 🙂 Today I wanted to share this easy recipe with you! It’s one of my favorite ways to cook potatoes. Here’s what you’ll need! INGREDIENTS:  – 10-12 small red skin potatoes – 1 bunch of asparagus spears – 2-3 tbsp evoo – salt […]

FOOD, SIDES

ROASTED POTATOES & ASPARAGUS

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Hey Guys! I wanted to share this recipe with you before you start planning your Easter menus!  You’ll definitely want to consider these Preserve Breakfast Pastry! Here’s what you’ll need! INGREDIENTS: – 1 box of Frozen Puff Pastry sheets – Brie, cut into ~3/4 inch cubes – Preserves (Fig or Raspberry are my favorites for this […]

APPS & SNAKCS, BREAKFAST, FOOD, SWEETS

FIG & RASPBERRY PRESERVE PASTRIES

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  So I’ve been on a green smoothie kick here lately. I used to drink green juice every morning but now I’ve been craving smoothies 🙂 In the morning I’m usually in a rush to get to work, so I’ve been cheating (not making my green juice from scratch). But HEY it’s still delicious and […]

DRINKS, FOOD

EASY GREEN SMOOTHIE

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Ok ladies, your men will love this one, guaranteed! And you won’t mind eating it either because there is NO BREADING!! WIN WIN!! Here’s what you’ll need! INGREDIENTS : – your favorite BBQ sauce (sweet baby ray’s in my preference) – weber’s Kick’n Chicken seasoning – about 20 wings DIRECTIONS : Open up your chicken and […]

APPS & SNAKCS, ENTREES, FOOD

BAKED BBQ WINGS

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This recipe is great for those weeks you need to recover from having 10 cheat meals (days) in a row… I know you know what I’m talking about! This clean salad is so delicious and refreshing for when you’re trying to get back on the right (health) track! Here’s what you’ll need! INGREDIENTS : – […]

FOOD, SIDES

KALE QUINOA SALAD

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Hey Guys! Hope you all have had a great week! I wanted to share this yummy recipe with you! To be completely honest, this was totally an experiment for me. I have made cauliflower “Alfredo” before but wanted to spice it up a little this time. I’m SO happy it turned out! Here’s what you’ll […]

ENTREES, FOOD

ROASTED RED PEPPER & GOAT CHEESE – CAULIFLOWER “ALFREDO”

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I'm just your average boy mom with an eye for design. Over the year's I've worn many professional hats, from creative director to interior designer & stylist, but the heart of what I do has always been the same. My mission is to help other women feel confident in their style & fall in love with their life & home.

My name is Maria

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