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Not a recipe | Macaron Baking Class | December 5, 2015

Wanted to plug this awesome experience that my sister and I did earlier this month. The French Baking Class at the Macaron Bar in OTR was absolutely phenomenal–great instruction and super fun!

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Recipe 11 | Bourbon Apple Tart | Thanksgiving Day 2015 Recipe to come! Was absolutely delicious.

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Recipe 10 | Vegan Pumpkin Pie | November 2, 2015 Recipe adapted from my best friend Katie's blog, "52 Pies, 52 Weeks." Find the recipe here: https://52pies52weeks.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/week-thirty-two-a-vegan-pumpkin-pie/ We didn't have any maple sugar, so we double the brown sugar. It's currently in my fridge overnight and I can't wait to eat it tomorrow. Also featured: Otto, who wouldn't leave me alone while trying to take a picture.

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October 12, 2015 | City View Tavern | Cincinnati, Ohio Got the best burger of my life here, but forgot to take a picture. Stay tuned for my next visit!

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October 16, 2015 | Collective Espresso | Cincinnati, Ohio

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Recipe 9 | Ina Garten’s Lemon Bars | October 3, 2015

For dessert at my dinner party, I went with an easy and classic recipe: lemon squares or lemon bars. Ina’s recipe is the best, second to my grandmother’s.

Note: I substituted GF flour for regular flour. Super simple.

Recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe.html

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Recipe 8 | Colorful Fall Pasta | October 3, 2015

I threw my first dinner party this weekend! I had my sorority family come over for dinner, lots of wine and catching up. It was a lovely evening which made me feel adult….ish.

A few things I did that I want to change for the future:

1. I went shopping and made up the plans for dinner at 3:30 that day, leaving me only four hours to shop and make everything. I pulled it off, but making things ahead would have been less stressful. 2. Set your table the day before! Also run your dishwasher beforehand so that clean up is a breeze. 3. Aprons. Aprons are key.

Onto the recipes!

Appetizers: Cheese plate + crackers + fruit

I used two cheeses from the cheap section at Kroger (no shame, thing and crispy crackers and fresh strawberries. Easy peasy and a crowd favorite.

Main course: Mixed Greens Salad and Colorful Fall Pasta

Mixed greens Green Goddess dressing (my new favorite, thanks to my work best friend)

Recipe 8 | Colorful Fall Pasta

1 bag of egg noodles 2 pints of cherry tomatoes 3 orange bell peppers 1 container of spinach 1 lemon Olive oil Salt + pepper Parmesan cheese

Bring some olive oil to medium heat in a pan. Chop the bell peppers up and add them to the pan, along with the cherry tomatoes. Let those hang out, stirring occasionally, for 20 or so minutes while you bring the pasta water to a boil.

When the tomatoes have started to release their juices, begin adding the spinach a handful at a time until it is all incorporated. Add your pasta to the water and cook to your preferred taste. Drain the pasta, dump it into a bowl and squeeze the juice of one lemon over it. Add the vegetable mixture and stir. Top with a little (or a lot) of cheese, and enjoy!

Note: One of my friends is gluten free, so I substituted spaghetti squash for pasta for her.

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Corned Beef Hash with Guinness gravy | September 27, 2015 MOTR is a bar in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, that serves up one of the city's best kept secret brunches in the city. This dish was SO good, there aren't words enough to describe it other than WOW. Check out their website here: http://motrpub.com

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Recipe 7 | Pork Chops with Kale | September 28, 2015 Oh. My. Goodness. I have never made pork chops by myself before, so I was a bit nervous....however. This turned out super well, was so tasty and honestly very very easy. The kale soaks up the juices from the garlic, tomato paste and pork and it all becomes delightfully delicious. Would highly recommend as a week night meal! P.S. (I was so proud, that I asked my friend who I was cooking dinner for to snap a quick picture.) Recipe here: http://www.dinneralovestory.com/pork-chops-with-kale/

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Recipe 6 | Paula Deen's Pumpkin Pie | September 28, 2015 Now that's it's fully into the swing of fall, I was itching to make a pumpkin pie. I used Paula Deen's recipe which included cream cheese, making it extra creamy. Super easy + delicious Recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pumpkin-pie-recipe.html

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Recipe 5 | Sweet Potato + Onion Hash | September 21, 2015 Perfect for a quick dinner on a work day. I've seen several hash recipes online, but I made this one up with things I had on hand. 1 sweet potato, cut into chunks 1/3 white onion (sliced however you want) 1 egg Parsley for garnish Olive oil Salt + pepper to taste Heat up your olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add your sliced onions and sweet potatoes, stir, and add salt + pepper to taste. Cover, and let those hang out for 20 ish minutes, stirring occasionally. If you're like me, use this time to start your laundry. Push the hash to one side of the pan. Crack an egg on the other side and cook to your preference. To plate, put the hash on the base, sprinkle with parsley, and add the egg on top. As you can see, mine broke when I was getting it out of the pan. Top with whatever else you like (I went with some cheddar and Sriracha). Bon appetite!

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Diner en blanc | Cincinnati, Ohio | September 19, 2015

My coworker invited me to attend this event, which originated in Paris, this past weekend. Everyone dresses in all white, brings their own table + chairs + dinner, goes on a bus to a secret location, and has a dinner party. We had 1500 people and shut down a whole street. Such a fun experience!

We did a traditional French sandwich for our meal with a meat and cheese plate and assorted desserts.

Recipe 4 | Pat Bagnat | September 19, 2015 http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-bagnat?xid=pinsharebar We did indeed pair it with a rose wine, which I highly recommend 😉

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Recipe 3 | Simple Veggie Pasta Bake | September 14, 2015

Recipe adapted from: www.gi365.co/food/simple-veggie-pasta-bake/

I substituted arugula for spinach, because that’s what I had on hand. I also used more cheese than the recipe recommended because I L O V E cheese.

This recipe was so easy, and so so good. I had my sister over for dinner and the entire thing was ready in about an hour. Pasta bakes feel more grown up/sophisticated than regular old pasta, so this would be perfect for a casual dinner party or trying to prove to your parents that you can, in fact, feed yourself.

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September 12, 2015 | Coffee Emporium Over the Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio Traditional latte that I enjoyed while catching up on reading for my bible study. So perfect.

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Germania Society Oktoberfest | August 29, 2015

Germania Society, near Fairfield, Ohio

Bienenstich (literal translation is bee sting): a traditional cake

Sauerbraten dinner with bread, spatzle and red cabbage

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Recipe 2 | Quiche Lorraine | August 27, 2015 *Before & after baking photos Recipe adapted from here: http://www.thefoodieskitchen.com/en/2013/10/20/julia-childs-quiche-lorraine/ I decided to add green onion to my quiche lorraine, for a pop of color. One note: the bigger the knife you use to cut the raw bacon, the better. Kept well for a week. I had a piece every morning, nuked in the microwave for 30 seconds or so, topped with Sriracha. Also makes a great easy dinner.

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Recipe 1 | Croque Monsieur | 9.3.2015 This is the meal that Meryl (praise) served Steve Martin's character in It's Complicated. This meal, however, is not. Complicated, that is. There are so many different versions, but the difference between a croque monsieur and a croque madame is a fried egg on top. Perfect for a late dinner or for looking like you have your sh** together on a budget. Because everyone knows slapping a French name on something makes it sounds fancy. Ingredients: Bread Tomato Ham Choice of cheese Mayonnaise Directions: Preheat the oven to 350. Take a thick slice of bread and put mayonnaise on one side. Top with ham, fresh tomatoes, and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasty.

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