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Shakshouka

If you’re still scrambling for a dinner idea for tomorrow, I’ve got the perfect eggs-for-dinner dish: shakshouka. Poached in a tomato and pepper sauce, then served with flatbread for some hands-on...

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Vietnamese Turkey Meatballs and Spicy Nuoc Cham

Happy TGIF, Dear Readers! I hope that, unlike me, you find yourself with boundless energy for your upcoming weekend adventures. Things are a bit fuzzy around the edges chez Opera Girl on Day 2 of...

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Tomato Beef Stew

I don’t know about you all, but I’m ready for the seasons to change. The calendar says we’ve got a couple weeks of winter left, but the blossom-laden branches in my neighborhood are telling a different...

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Carrot Cake Power Bites

I’ve talked about my yoga teacher Charina here on the blog before — back in November, she gave me a great morning sequence to do on my at-home practice days. Today, I am sharing my take on one of her...

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Sweet Sour and Spicy Slaw

Happy Holy Week, Dear Readers! Easterpalooza has begun. pews at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in SF Just the other week, I was having a grand old time in Austin, visiting friends and taking in all of the...

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Çılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt Sauce)

Dear Readers, I hope you’ve had a great week! If you’re looking forward to preparing breakfast or brunch this weekend, I’ve got a unique and delicious recipe for you. Last week, in the throes of a...

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White Bean and Tuna Salad

Happy Friday, Dear Readers! I hope you’ve got some fun weekend plans. I’m looking forward to a couple days of yoga, singing, and hopefully recovering from a rather atrocious head cold. But enough...

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Cilantro Steak Sauce

Hello there, Dear Readers! I hope you’re all doing well. I had a pretty glorious, fun-filled weekend, starting with attending a friend’s guitar recital on Friday night, enjoying a daytime dinner party...

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Brown Rice Bowls with Soy Sesame Sauce

I don’t often take shortcuts in the kitchen, using prepackaged foods to get a meal on the table more quickly. But when a locally-made product is delicious, organic, and devoid of unpronounceable...

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Chopped Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Hello, everyone! I’m back in California, having just returned from the Contemporary Performance Studies program at the Vancouver International Song Institute. The week-long program consisted of...

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Warm Farro and Romaine Salad

During the summer, I am all about light lunches. My midday meals often rely on vegetables and quick-cooking grains which give me energy without weighing me down or requiring too much heat in the...

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Apricot Raspberry Galette

While I usually pride myself on coming up with wholesome, good-for-you recipes, today’s Apricot Raspberry Galette is not even trying to be healthy. The rich pastry crust is full of butter, and it’s...

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Blue Raspberry Kombucha

Having lived in Santa Cruz during the height of the kombucha craze, it was inevitable that I become a fan of the uniquely tangy beverage. All of my friends were drinking the stuff and singing its...

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Avocado Spice Cake

Of all the ingredients that find their way into my recipes on a regular basis, avocado is definitely a star player. I add it to salads and smoothies, and layer slices onto tacos, soups, rice bowls,...

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Honey Mint Iced Coffee

One of my favorite summer indulgences is the Mint Mojito Iced Coffee at Philz. The combination is simple but genius. Each frothy cup starts with a handful of muddled mint leaves. Plenty of ice,...

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Strawbanero Poblano Jam

Today’s Strawbanero Poblano Jam is a winner. It was the clear favorite among six varieties of jam my Aunt Bel and I put up this summer. “Strawbanero” stands for strawberry and habanero — just one...

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Roasted Green Pepper Chilaquiles

After getting some great Mexican takeout the other night, we were left with a bag full of tortilla chips, quickly going stale on the countertop. Never being one to waste perfectly good food (and not a...

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Tour of the Straus Family Creamery in Marshall, CA

A year ago, I found myself standing (well, okay, hiding really) in a corner of the aquarium exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. I nervously sipped my gin and tonic, fretting over...

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Berry Hemp Smoothie

It’s been a while since I’ve made a smoothie, and I’m not sure why! They’re one of my favorite mid-morning pick-me-up snacks, and I’m definitely going to include this one in regular rotation. It’s...

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Cranberry Orange Chocolate Loaf Cake

Growing up, one of my favorite books was Cranberry Thanksgiving. Despite it being one of my favorite childhood reads, I couldn’t tell you much about the plot. The real reason I liked it so much was...

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