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№ 01 Taco tuesday

Avocado Crema

I love guacamole and hate that it goes brown so quick — turning it into a crema buys you another few days of that pretty green.

№ 02 Drink

Berry Mocktail

Fruity. Minty. Beautiful.

№ 03 Crowd pleaser

Boiled Ground Beef

Pillowy. Non-greasy. Flavorful. Beef.

№ 04 Sauce

Citrus Vinaigrette

Citrus and herbs — one little dressing that bends to whatever's on the plate. I make it ALL. THE. TIME.

№ 05 One pan

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

An indecisive scroll through the HEB app, made my own — mushrooms for the BF, avocado for me. Rotisserie chicken does most of the work.

№ 06 Side dish

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Smooth, creamy, and slightly tangy, these mashed potatoes ... I have no more words - I'm just hungry now.

№ 08 Main

Lamb Chops

Ryan's favorite protein - I love that he's so bougie - we're a perfect pair!

№ 09 Side dish

Mango-Jalapeno Orzo

Born from my mom's leftover mango chutney and a slow Wednesday afternoon at the stove. The version that finally got the ricotta to behave.

№ 10 Dessert

Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust

Cheesecake doesn't feel like baking to me — it feels like cooking. Cocoa and a pinch of cayenne in the crust; a goat-cheese tang in the filling.

№ 11 Taco tuesday

Orange Salsa

The slight hint of orange makes this salsa incredibly addictive!

№ 12 Ingredient

Pickled Jalapeno Puree

Stolen from my mom's fridge — puréed pickled jalapeños spread the heat evenly, so every bite gets the same little kick.

№ 14 Sauce

Savory Blueberry Glaze

Pancetta, balsamic, blueberries — savory and jammy, fifteen minutes from cold pan to luxurious glaze.

№ 15 Main

Scallops

Fresh, minty, and beautifully green pea puree with decadent, buttery scallops... YUM!

№ 17 Drink

Spicy Watermelon Mocktail

Sober May meets Cinco de Mayo — blended watermelon, a little pickled jalapeño heat, a tajín rim. 'Twas YUM.

№ 18 Side dish

Toni's Carrots, with whipped cheese & lemon vinaigrette

The BF calls these my "cheesy carrots." Pretty enough to plate, gut-good enough to repeat — loosely inspired by a plate at Squable that the four of us inhaled before anyone thought to take a picture.

№ 19 Dessert

Yogurt

The night I wanted ice cream and didn't have any. Round two went in the cart on purpose.