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Best Kitchen Items to Survive the Holidays

November 11, 2019 / Entertaining, Favorite Cookbooks, Go-to Utensils, Kitchen Staples, Winter

Best Kitchen Items to Survive the Holidays

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Sometimes it’s more fun to cook your favorite fo

Sometimes it’s more fun to cook your favorite food bloggers recipes rather than create your own... much less pressure too! 😉 I made these @halfbakedharvest Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Tacos for a second time tonight because they are🔥!!
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Tieghan’s recipes have never let me down... it must be her OH roots!😉 The sweet tropical pineapple flavor paired with the heat from the jalapeño cream sauce and the the burst of fresh corn. Name a better trio topping for blackened shrimp...I’ll wait! A new summer favorite for sure!😋
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Who are some of your favorite food bloggers to follow?

Just picked up my peaches from @thepeachtruck —

Just picked up my peaches from @thepeachtruck — What should I make this year? 😍🍑🚚

Another easy meal coming atcha and this one has ve

Another easy meal coming atcha and this one has very few ingredients! Win-win! This 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 is light, fresh, and delicious! Another great reason to keep homemade pesto on hand! Have you made any pesto this summer?
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Consider this the W E E K 5️⃣ post and now I’m caught up!😜

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
1 bag of @traderjoes Cauliflower Gnocchi
1-2 tablespoons of homemade pesto (Recipe on my blog — link in bio)
2-3 tbsp Sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Basil to ganish

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. Cook gnocchi in a nonstick skillet with 1ish tbsp of olive oil. Do not cook according to package or it will get soggy.
2. While gnocchi is cooking, roughly chop sundried tomatoes.
3. Add pesto and sundried tomatoes to pan. Stir to incorporate.
4. Serve in bowl and top with grated Parmesan cheese and basil to garnish!

I’m a couple of weeks behind on sharing 20 min m

I’m a couple of weeks behind on sharing 20 min meals, so I am doubling up this week in an effort to catch up!
Here’s what is in store for W E E K 4️⃣ — 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮𝘀!!
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First of all, it’s no lie that I like repurposing leftovers to create new meals. In case you missed my stories last week, I made @skinnytaste Turkey Meatloaf (which I highly recommend). I used the rest of it to make these 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮𝘀! Mmm mmmm mmmmm these were so easy, so tasty, and took exactly 2️⃣0️⃣ minutes! 😋 These put childhood bagel bites to shame.
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If you don’t have leftover meatloaf laying around, frozen meatballs will work just as well.
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You can find this recipe on my latest blog post. Click the link in my bio to take you directly there!

Wrapping up the weekend with a Mimosa Bar! Cheers!

Wrapping up the weekend with a Mimosa Bar! Cheers!🥂🍾
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#mionetto #mionettoprosecco #nationalproseccoweek

Post a pic or it’s not a real holiday😉 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 my friends!

Weekend plans stack up a bit differently these day

Weekend plans stack up a bit differently these days!🥞
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Post-workout @kodiakcakes protein pancakes with some fresh blueberries and granola! What are your favorite pancake toppings?

If it’s on a salad plate, it’s still considere

If it’s on a salad plate, it’s still considered a salad, right?
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I’d like to thank my cheese drawer for never failing me when dinner plans fall through. Also v thankful I still have some flowers alive to garnish this salad. TBD if they’re harmful on food.🤪

Sharing my deck glow up in case you missed it on s

Sharing my deck glow up in case you missed it on stories earlier this summer!
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Bella and I have been spending lots and lots of time out here despite the warmer temps. We’ll sit on the deck in the morning while I drink my coffee and then again in the evening when it’s time to switch to wine. Bella prefers to stick to water! 💦
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This space has easily become my favorite spot “in” my house, especially now that all of my plants are in full bloom. I hope this space sees some entertaining soon, but until then, it’ll remain an outdoor oasis for me and my Belly girl to enjoy!🤍
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Have y’all worked on your outdoor spaces this summer since we all spend so much more time at home?

I promised Last Sunday that I would share this rec

I promised Last Sunday that I would share this recipe and I’m happy to share I held my promise! Just posted on my blog is absolutely pasta-tively the best 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒂 recipe.
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Click the link in my bio to get this recipe and pin for later! Now promise me that when you make it, you’ll tag me!! 🤤

Bringing you a 20 minute stir fry for W E E K 3️

Bringing you a 20 minute stir fry for W E E K 3️⃣ of 20 min meals! Are y’all liking these easy meal ideas?
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𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup agave nectar
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
4 tbsp avocado oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Trader Joe’s Asian Stir Fry Mix [Comes with peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, peas, baby corn, onion, but I usually add more veggies]
Extra 1/2 cup red peppers, strips
Extra 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced
Extra 1/2 cup broccoli

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in soy sauce, agave, and red pepper. Set aside.
2. In a wok, or large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tbsp avocado oil over med-high heat. Add chicken and garlic. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until the meat is tender. Remove chicken from skillet.
3. Heat remaining avocado oil and add vegetables. Stir fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender.
4. Return meat to the skillet and pour the stir fry sauce into the wok. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute until the sauce reduces. Serve stir fry over rice. Add more red pepper flakes for serving!🔥

Finally getting around to sharing this 𝘓𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘴 that I pulled together for a social distancing happy hour a few weeks ago. It was completely gone by the end of the night if that tells you anything.

This was the perfect opportunity to use up opened jars from my fridge and use some fresh herbs from my yard. Crisp from cucumbers, tangy from the banana peppers, and crunchy from the chickpeas. What more do you need to know?

Click the link in my bio to get the details on this appetizer. And don’t forget to pin this recipe for later!😉

This salmon salad is my ole faithful! This recipe

This salmon salad is my ole faithful! This recipe is easy, delicious, and packed full of nutrients. The marinade doubles as a salad dressing and does not disappoint. The key ingredient? Local @milligansmaple 😉
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I’m happy to report that this recipe now officially lives on my blog. I also included some facts and tips for buying salmon in my post. Click the link in my bio to get this recipe! 😋

Hi 👋🏼 If you’re new around here, I’m Col

Hi 👋🏼 If you’re new around here, I’m Colleen, the gal behind Right Back Spatula! It has been several months since I have done one of these intro posts, so I thought it would be fun to share some more fun facts about me!

HERE WE GO!
-I have lived in Columbus my whole life except for college.⭕️🙌🏼
-I love greeting cards. I used to mosey along in the Target card aisle just reading cards.💌
-I have an 11 year old dog named Bella. She’s a spoiled girl🐶
-My favorite holidays are Fourth of July and Thanksgiving!🎆🦃
-I love F•R•I•E•N•D•S 📺
-I’m 30... will be 31 in Aug. ♌️
-I love most food, but my stomach can’t tolerate Indian cuisine so I steer clear from cooking Indian recipes. I love Mexican and Mediterranean!👩🏻‍🍳
-I also don’t like fennel.🌱
-I am really clumsy. I once fell down the stairs at a wedding with a full plate of food. Some green beans landed on the wedding cake.🎂
-I need golf lessons. Any teachers out there? I’ll pay in cheese boards⛳️😉
-I’m terrified of clowns.🤡
-I’m lactose intolerant, but will still tolerate the pain for a DQ ice cream cake. Thankfully that doesn’t include cheese! 😬
-I love country music!🤠
-I collect cookbooks from the unique places I travel to!📚
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I LOVE hearing from you so if there is something you’d like to see more of please let me know. And if you make one of my recipes, I’d love for you to leave a comment or share a photo and tag @rightbackspatula! Thanks for following along and WELCOME to my kitchen! Well this picture was actually taken in my brothers kitchen, but you know what I mean! 😉👩🏻‍🍳

I hope y’all had a great Fourth of July weekend!

I hope y’all had a great Fourth of July weekend! It’s hard to believe it’s already over.
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As promised, each week I’ll be sharing a 20 minute meal and will do a big roundup on my blog at the end. W E E K ✌🏼is another chicken sausage recipe using the fresh batch of pesto that I just made from my garden.🌱
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Not only is this meal on the lighter side, it’s also gluten-free and full of fresh summer herbs! ✅
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Click the link in my bio to grab the recipe for this 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀!

𝙷𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝟺𝚝𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝙹𝚞𝚕𝚢!🎆🇺🇸🥂
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How fun is this build your own Avocado Toast / Waffle board? And what’s brunch without bacon? 🥓
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𝔸𝕧𝕠𝕔𝕒𝕕𝕠 𝕋𝕠𝕒𝕤𝕥:
-Homemade English muffins (thanks Momma😋)
-Smashed avocado
-Diced cherry tomatoes
-Feta cheese
-And obvi a bottle of @everything_but_the_bagel DUH!
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𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣 𝕎𝕒𝕗𝕗𝕝𝕖𝕤:
-Any kind of waffle
-Fresh Berries
-Whipped cream, DUH!

Festive food is my jam! : : Keeping things on the

Festive food is my jam!
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Keeping things on the lighter side tonight with these individual angel food cakes for dessert! I filled the centers with my new @tradestjamco Blackberry Mulled Merlot jam, topped with @reddiwip and served with fresh fruit + festive yogurt covered pretzel! 😋
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Hope y’all have a great holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

𝕌𝕊 𝕠𝕗 𝕐𝔸𝕐𝕐 — My 𝗙𝗼

𝕌𝕊 𝕠𝕗 𝕐𝔸𝕐𝕐 — My 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 is here!!
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If you’re new around here, I’m a sucker for a board, any board, but especially big boards! If you’re inspired to make a cute board of your own don’t forget to tag me @rightbackspatula
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#onthisboard broken down by store....

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀:
-Unicorn Popcorn
-Sour straws (USA)
-Marble round lazy Susan
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𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁:
-Strawberry donettes
-Twinkies
-Fourth of July trail mix
-Uncle Sam cookie
-American Flag cookie
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𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗲’𝘀:
-Dried strawberries, Blueberries, Hibicus
-Lobster gummies
-Fresh Blueberries, Blackberries, Strawberries
-Lemon squares
-Cherries
-Chips ahoy cookies
-Stars and strips bowls
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𝗞𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗡𝘂𝘁:
-Patriotic Pretzels
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𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗺𝗲:
-Sour freedom gummy bears
-Rock crystal suckers

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