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Green Drink Recipe

I started making green drinks a few weeks back. I usually start craving coffee at noon, so I’ve been trying to replace the caffeine with green, leafy veggies. This drink is easy to make, and provides a nice spike of energy!

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Thai Cilantro Dipping Sauce

I came up with this flavorful, delicious recipe for a beer tasting we had at the club. Thai Cilantro Dipping Sauce is perfect for chicken, pork, white fish, and grilled vegetables.

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Bravo Franco, Pittsburgh, PA

The show started out well, but quickly became a bit overwhelming and repetitive- a sensory overload to say the least. When the lights came on, and the intermission bell chimed, we decided to skip the second act (along with many other folks) and have an early dinner. We chose Bravo Franco, located at 613 Penn Avenue, because of its close proximity to the theater.

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Breakfast Grits

Breakfast grits are delicious.

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Istanbul Sofra, Pittsburgh, PA

Many different restaurants have occupied the space at 7600 Forbes Avenue in Regent Square. One of the busiest intersections in Pittsburgh, it would …

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Eggs

The very first thing I ever cooked was an egg- I was 4. Under the close supervision of my parents, I sidled up …

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Mango Salsa with Strawberries and Pineapple

Mango Salsa with Strawberries and Pineapple is simple to make, and delicious. This particular salsa goes perfectly on grilled fish, and chicken. If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, simply lap it up with some fresh tortilla chips!

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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Salsa

Sweet potatoes and yams are packed with nutrients and flavor. This recipe for Vegetarian Sweet Potato Salsa can be eaten as-is, on homemade pita chips, and goes perfectly with fresh fish and poultry.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

This is an easy gluten free chocolate cake for all you chocoholics!

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Fresh Garden Tomato Salsa

Fresh Garden Tomato Salsa

Every year I plant tomatoes in my back yard. The past two years my yield has been fantastic. This season the tomatoes were robust, and perfectly sweet.

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