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pesto asparagus tarts with poached egg
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Pesto Asparagus Tarts with Feta & Prosciutto

grilled mango & avocado salsa
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Grilled Mango & Avocado Salsa

strawberry basil ricotta crostini
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Strawberry Basil Ricotta Crostini with Balsamic Glaze

Mediterranean orzo salad
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

spring quiche
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Spring Quiche – Asparagus, Leek & Goat Cheese

french madeleines
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Classic French Madeleines with Lavender & Honey

updated on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021Recipes

Pesto Asparagus Tarts with Feta & Prosciutto

pesto asparagus tarts with poached egg

Stress is a funny thing. (or maybe not so funny) One moment you could be happy and relaxed without a care in the world, and …

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grilled mango & avocado salsa
updated on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021Recipes

Grilled Mango & Avocado Salsa

Holy moly Cinco de Mayo! This time last year I didn’t get any tacos. I didn’t have any tacos because I was in labor with …

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strawberry basil ricotta crostini
updated on April 29, 2021April 27, 2021Recipes

Strawberry Basil Ricotta Crostini with Balsamic Glaze

Last week I tried something new for my Instagram friends. Nap-time Snacks You know I told you about Nap-time Snacks? It’s a series on Instagram …

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Mediterranean orzo salad
updated on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021Recipes

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

A pasta salad that’s more salad than pasta? Count me in. I’ve realized that I’ve been giving you guys a lot of baking recipes. Too …

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spring quiche
updated on April 14, 2021April 14, 2021Recipes

Spring Quiche – Asparagus, Leek & Goat Cheese

So I have a confession to make – I used to hate quiche. I know! How!? When it could be so good! I’ll tell you …

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french madeleines
updated on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021Recipes

Classic French Madeleines with Lavender & Honey

I’m gonna guess that most of y’all are coffee drinkers. It’s few and far between that you’ll find someone who doesn’t drink coffee. And I, …

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raspberry white chocolate cheesecake
updated on April 2, 2021March 29, 2021Recipes

Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake

There are tulips in my kitchen!!! And daffodils in my yard!!! I know. It’s only March but I have Spring FEVER. From what I understand, …

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s'mores brownies with marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate
updated on March 20, 2021March 20, 2021Recipes

S’mores Brownies for a Sticky Chocolate Treat

Okay, here comes the chocolate fix. I haven’t done a chocolate recipe in a while – well, a month is a while for me! Honestly, …

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irish potato pie for st patrick's day
updated on March 20, 2021March 13, 2021Recipes

Shake up your St. Patty’s Day side with an Irish Potato Pie

Here come the potatoes again! So, I’ve been on a potato kick for St. Patrick’s Day this month, but am inexplicably bored with the typical …

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potato focaccia
updated on March 6, 2021March 6, 2021Recipes

Black Pepper and Chive Potato Focaccia for the Irish

For some, like my family, March is a crazy month. If you’re not Irish, you’d say, “Well, what’s the big deal about March?” If you …

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Melissa Sadowski Smith
Melissa Sadowski Smith

Hi there! Previously known as Pastry Chef, after nearly 10 years in the professional kitchen, I’ve got a new job as “Mama” at home. And now, I'm teaching you how to Chef it Up at home with my tips, tricks and recipes I’ve acquired through my time in the restaurant world.
When not absorbed with the cuteness of my baby girl’s cheeks, I love riding the Peloton, dancing very badly and I dream of someday driving around town on a Vespa delivering bread. I live in NJ with my husband, baby girl and oh-so-adorable pup, Frankenstein.

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  • Pesto Asparagus Tarts with Feta & Prosciutto May 18, 2021
  • Grilled Mango & Avocado Salsa May 5, 2021
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  • Mediterranean Orzo Salad April 19, 2021
  • Spring Quiche – Asparagus, Leek & Goat Cheese April 14, 2021

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