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Type of cuisine: all types Who I went with: my dad, sister Lauren, and Ty http://www.diviandtamarijnaruba.com

“Good as an appetizer for special events. It’s a hit!” – Chef Genevieve Recipe grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The recipe in three words: delicious, flavorful, and festive! Where I discovered it: Weight Watcher’s app for the spinach artichoke dip and YouTube for the Christmas tree Cooking Partner: My mom What I liked aboutContinue reading “Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Dip with a Christmas Tree Crust”

Recipe grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The recipe in a few words: warm, very tasty, and savory! Where I discovered it: From my sister’s idea! Cooking Partners: My sister Lauren, her boyfriend Ty, and my dad What I liked about this recipe: I like that it came from my sister! I liked the crunchyContinue reading “Recipe: Homemade pizza”

“Perfect for Mexican night!” – Chef Genevieve Recipe grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The recipe in three words: tasty, salty, veggie-based Where I discovered it: Volunteering at Hearts for the Homeless with Chef Stacy Cooking Partner: My mom What I liked about this recipe: The taco boat: perfect! I love the flavor on theContinue reading “Recipe: Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Bowl with Corn Shell Taco Boats”

Recipe grade: ★ ★ ★ “I need to practice this recipe again. It’s okay to try again. Don’t give up, just be you. You know the way!” – Chef Genevieve Where I got this recipe: My Aunt Diane! Cooking Partner: My mom The recipe in three words: soft, fabulous, delicious What I liked about thisContinue reading “Recipe: Soft Pretzel Bites”

“You do not need any topping on this bread because it has a lite sweetness!” – Chef Genevieve Recipe grade: ★★★★★ The recipe in three words: delicious, yummy, savory Baking Partner: My mom What I liked about this recipe: The earthy nuts and raisins are a good combo. The sunflower seeds are a good crunch.Continue reading “Recipe: Zucchini Bread”

Recipe grade: ★★★★ The recipe in three words: tasty, salty, veggie-based Cooking Partner: My mom What I liked about this recipe: The pasta was perfect! I love the texture of the sauce. It was very colorful. What I would change about this recipe: Next time I would prefer to use fresh basil. Also it wasContinue reading “Recipe: Zucchini Pasta”

Recipe grade: ★★★★ The recipe in three words: delicious, tasteful, crunchy Cooking Partner: My sister Lauren What I liked about this recipe: The mixture of the cookie dough is the best part! What I would change about this recipe: Next time I am thinking about vegan butter to change it up. I would also limitContinue reading “Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Recipe grade: ★★★★★ I first discovered this recipe at the Skunk and Goat Tavern in northeast Pennsylvania while getting my culinary certificate at Mercyhurst University! – Chef Genevieve The dish in three words: spicy, fantastic, easy-to-make Cooking Partner: My mom What I liked about this recipe: It is a good combo all together. The bangContinue reading “Recipe: Firecracker Shrimp with Bang Bang Sauce”

Recipe grade: A+ The dish in three words: rich, creamy hard work Cooking Partners: My sister Lauren and her boyfriend Tyler What I liked about this recipe: The sauce is perfect. Tyler did not overdo it with the salt and the onions. The pasta was also well done. The sauce is rich. What I wouldContinue reading “Recipe: Fettuccine with Vodka Sauce”