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Testing out Meghan Markle’s one pan pasta recipe. I tweaked it a bit for our taste preferences. She adds Swiss chard and Kale and I swapped out with Spinach. She boiled everything in one pan and chose to simmer the garlic and tomatoes in olive oil before adding water. Recipe. In a large skillet or pan add 3 tbsp of olive oil, 16 ounces of grape tomatoes, 4 tbsps of minced garlic and salt to taste. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes while occasionally stirring around. Next pour in one cup of water and stir the sauce to collect and clumps sticking to the pan. Then add one package of pasta and pour in about 3 cups of water. Cover with a lid and cook for 7-8 minutes. Uncover and mix pasta around so it doesn’t stick together and finish cooking for another 3-4 minutes. You may need to add more water if the sauce is too thick. Then turn off heat and mix in spinach and grated Parmesan. #meganmarkle #meghanmarklepasta #onepanpasta

I decided to prep a lot of minced garlic and freeze it to save me cooking time. I blended garlic in olive oil and froze it in ziplock bags. I got this idea from @Feel Good Foodie She even shapes them into cubes to break off easier. #garlic #mincedgarlic #mealprep

Try making Italian Sushi to serve as a Super Bowl appetizer! It’s prosciutto with arugula, sun dried tomatoes, burrata, oregano and balsamic glaze. #italiansushi

Salmon and Rice in the rice cooker. It’s a great hack for a set it and forget it kind of dinner. The recipe is 1 cup rice, 6-8oz salmon fillet, 1 1/2 tbsps sesame oil and 2 tbsps soy sauce. Cook in the rice cooker and then add 1oz sliced green onions, 2 tbsps kewpie mayo, 2 tbsps sriracha and a generous amount of furikake rice seasoning. Serve with roasted seaweed, cucumbers and avocado. About 2 servings. #salmonandrice #ricecooker #emilymarikosalmon

Microwave your garlic for 15 seconds and it makes it easier to peel! #garlic #garlichack #peelinggarlic

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Asian Cucumber Salad #asiancucumbersalad #cucumbersalad #cheesecakefactory

Here’s how to make The Viral Strawberry Dubai Chocolate Cups. The ingredients you need are Belgium chocolate, Kataifi, butter, pistachio cream and strawberries. #dubaichocolate #strawberrydubaichocholatecup #chocolatecoveredstrawberries

Martha Stewart’s One Pan Pasta Recipe with a little tweak to make it taste better. Instead of putting all the ingredients in one pan and boiling, I cooked everything first and then pasta and water to finish cooking. Start by cooking one pound of grape tomatoes in 3 tbsps of olive oil. Season with salt with your taste preference. Cook until tomatoes soften and then add 2 tablespoons minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add half a sliced onion. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, then add dried linguine pasta and pour in 3 cups of water. Cover with a lid and simmer for 6-7 minutes on low. Remove lid and mix pasta to separate the noodles. You may have to add another 3/4 cups of water if noodles are still not cooked enough. Add a handful of chopped basil and continue cooking uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat and top with grated Parmesan cheese. #meganmarkle #meghanmarklepasta #onepanpasta

If you’re looking to add more protein to your meals try this ground beef sweet potato bowl. The recipe is really simple. Peel and cube 2 large sweet potatoes and place in a large bowl. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix and then place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375F for 45 minutes. In a medium skillet pan add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and one pound of ground beef. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook in medium heat until beef gets slightly crispy. With a paper towel soak out any excess oil and fat. To serve add to a bowl a layer of sweet potatoes, then ground beef, cottage cheese, avocado, hot sauce and honey. Makes about 4 servings. #proteinbowl #groundbeef #recipevideo

How to buy The Fix Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar #dubaichocolate #fixdubaichocolate #pistachiochocolate

How to make Pistachio Cream. The secret for a smooth bright green Pistachio Cream is to boil the pistachios for 5 minutes, cool and peel off the brown outer skin. Here’s my recipe Pistachio Cream 16 ounces of shelled pistachios 3/4 cup of milk 4 ounces white chocolate 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tbsps butter Instructions Boil pistachios for 5 minutes, drain and place on a kitchen towel. Rub towel over pistachios to loosen outer skin and peel off. Place pistachios in a food processor with 1/4 cup of milk and blend until a thick paste. You might have to stop and start a few times to scrap the sides down. In a small saucepan melt butter and add 1/2 cup of milk. Simmer on low heat and add melt white chocolate. Pour over into food processor and blend with powdered sugar until smooth. Refrigerate for storing. #dubaichocolate #pistachiocream #recipes

Gluten Free Jalapeno Cheddar Bagels made with Almond Flour 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups almond flour 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tsps baking powder 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (half in the batter and half for toppings) 1 jalapeño Bake for 350F degrees for 40-45 minutes #proteinbagel #glutenfreerecipes #almondflour

Thankfully my segment on The Today Show went great and the producers were happy. #todayshow #perimenopause #cookbook #chickenpho

My second attempt trying to return my Dyson Vacuum to Costco #dyson #costcoreturns

Dubai Chocolate Strawberries! A day late for my Valentines Post, but better late than never. I toasted Dried Kadaifi in olive oil, added pistachio butter, melted chocolate and strawberries. #dubaichocolate #dubaichocolatecoveredstrawberries

High Protein Chipotle Shrimp Bowl. I cooked my shrimp in garlic, paprika, chili powder and salt. Served the shrimp over rice and canned black beans and tomato cilantro salsa. Topped with avocado and my chipotle sauce made with Greek Yogurt and Chipotle Peppers. #chipotlebowl #proteinbowl #highprotein

Before you judge, please watch the full video because it will be obvious in the comments who didn’t watch until the end. Happy April 1st.

Loved my dinners at Carversteak and Kusa Nori in @Resorts World Las Vegas. I’m definitely coming back my next visit to Vegas

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Here’s my easy go to recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage. 1 package of brined Corned Beef. I prefer the flat cut because it’s great for leftover sandwiches. Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. Lay a bed of onions in a Dutch oven or large pot, place the corn beef on top of the onions, squeeze a generous amount of mustard on top, sprinkle the seasoning packet that comes with the package, add some garlic powder, paprika and pepper. Pour in enough water to reach almost the top of the corn beef, but not submerging it. You want to keep mustard seasoning top above water. Then add some beef bullion. Some people also like to add Guinness. Cover with a lid and simmer on low for 3 hours. Then remove the corn beef and add cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Cover with a lid and simmer for another 20 minutes. #cornbeefandcabbage

Save and Share my recipe for Japanese Cucumber Salad! Slice one English cucumber, add about 1 1/2 tbsp of salt and let sit for 15 minutes to remove moisture. Rinse, squeeze some more moisture out and pat dry. In a small bowl add 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1 1/2 tbsps of soy sauces, 1 tbsp of sugar and 1 tbsp of sesame seeds. Pour over the cucumbers and eat immediately. #cucumbersalad #asiancucumbersalad #japanesecucumbersalad