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Colorful Coleslaw

devinalexanderAugust 28, 2017Recipes, Sides, Veggies

Colorful Coleslaw Last year, I went to my friend Greg’s Super Bowl party. He’s a great cook and always goes ... Read More

Blueberry Shortcakes To Go

devinalexanderAugust 25, 2017Dessert, Recipes

Blueberry Shortcakes To Go I love these super easy, mini-treats for picnics and for kid-sized snacks. Ingredients 3 Ounces angel … Read More

Drippin’ Kickin’ Burger

devinalexanderAugust 21, 2017Mains, Recipes

Drippin' Kickin' Burger Buy the burgers pre-shaped to save time. If they don’t have the 96% lean patties at your ... Read More

Naked Apple Tart

devinalexanderAugust 11, 2017Dessert, Recipes

Naked Apple Tart In culinary school, I used to make a tart very similar to this one, only it had ... Read More

Chinese Pepper Steak

devinalexanderAugust 7, 2017Dessert, Recipes

Chinese Pepper Steak In addition to loving this dish served hot from the stove, it’s become one of my favorites ... Read More

Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry Breakfast Sundae

devinalexanderJuly 28, 2017Breakfast, Recipes

Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry Breakfast Sundae I was recently in Chicago for a culinary conference. I went to breakfast with ... Read More

3 Ingredient Meatloaf

devinalexanderJuly 24, 2017Mains, Recipes

3 Ingredient Meatloaf Devin’s Note: We’ve all heard that, in life, some things are greater than the sum of their ... Read More

Warm Brie Chicken Sandwich

devinalexanderJuly 21, 2017Mains, Recipes

301 calories | I can’t count the number of people who have said to me, “My problem is that I love meats and cheeses.” And I always reassure them that this isn’t actually a problem, even if they’re committed to a healthy lifestyle, especially when it comes to meats. I’ve put in a lot of time over the past twenty years…

Sesame Peppercorn Crusted Salmon

devinalexanderJuly 10, 2017Mains, Recipes

252 calories | 1 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds, or a combination (black look really stylish)
1/2 tablespoon black, white, pink or green crushed peppercorns, or a combination
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or more if you don’t have a date)
pinch of salt
2 4-ounce skinless salmon filets
1 whole lemon cut into…

Banana Colada Smoothie

devinalexanderJuly 7, 2017Juices & Smoothies, Recipes

209 calories | I’m a big fan of the piña colada, as is my mother. I started ordering virgins when I was a little kid, following my mother’s example. Little did I know in my youth that they are full of heavy cream and other potentially hip-expanding ingredients. This is one of my adult tributes to them. It’s a great…