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Balsamic Grilled Veggie & Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Using some of my favorite veggies marinated in jammy balsamic vinegar and olive oil, the grilled veggies are the star of this sandwich. It also doesn’t hurt that these gorgeous grilled veggies are accentuated by buttery, perfectly toasted ciabatta buns and garlic and herb goat cheese for a tangy, creamy finish.

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Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Braised Pork)

Using just a few ingredients - like achiote paste, garlic and fresh citrus juices - this pork comes together in your Instant Pot in about an hour. You could also use your slow cooker to set and forget it! The result is the most juicy, smoky and flavorful pork you’ve ever tasted. Serve it up in taco format with your favorite fixings to get a true taste of Mexico!

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Trinidadian Chicken Curry

Inspired by our favorite curry in Seattle, this Trinidadian curry is spicy, warm and comforting. Forewarning: this curry packs a serious heat punch! That being said, even though there’s a whole habanero not messing around in there, the curry manages to stay flavorful and actually not destroy your taste buds. Trust me on this!

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Salmon Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese

We try to do "dinner salads” at least once a week in our house. Especially in the summer, there’s no better meal than a beautiful, hearty salad for something light, satisfying and effortless to throw together. One of my favorites is this salmon salad with a citrus vinaigrette and goat cheese.

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Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken

Besides the spicy, chili garlic paste, garlic, brown sugar and garlic for instant flavor boosters, this recipe gets its flavor and juiciness from coconut milk using a two-for-one technique. The result is perfectly tender, flavorful and spicy chicken thighs that you will surely be grilling up all summer (or quarantine) long.

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Korean BBQ Turkey Burgers

My Korean inspired turkey burgers are probably the perfect combination of ingredients: Korean BBQ sauce, spongy Hawaiian sweet buns, shredded Napa cabbage, cool and crisp thinly sliced cucumbers, more BBQ sauce (obviously) and, last but not least, a healthy schmear of Japanese Kewpie mayo is all it takes for the perfect bite.

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Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad

These Southwest chicken chopped salads are the antidote to sad desk salads. Topped with shredded or rotisserie chicken to keep things easy, garbanzo beans, radishes for peppery crunch, smoky bacon, sweet red bell peppers, pumpkin seeds and, not one but, two cheeses, and smoky chipotle balsamic vinaigrette, they are the opposite of boring.

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Salt and Vinegar Fish and Chips with Dill Tartar Sauce

My “fish and chips” interpretation is sure to be your new comfort food go-to, and the easiest way to make a beach moment happen in the comfort of your own home. The crushed salt and vinegar chips create a naturally crisp and perfectly seasoned coating for the fish. The kicker, of course, is an easy, homemade dill tartar sauce for dunking.

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