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Eggplant ‘Lasagna’ Roll-Ups

May 25, 2016 by Ilana Traeger

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Last night I was looking for a comforting Italian meal that was a bit lighter with the Summer just around the corner.  This recipe was super easy to make & definitely hit the spot. 

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: Dinner, Easy recipe, Eggplant, Eggplant recipe, Gluten free, Italian, Italian recipe, Lana del Crave, Light dinner, Light Italian recipe, Vegetarian

Penne with Vodka Sauce

October 20, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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With the weather cooling down quickly and bikini season far behind us, it’s acceptable to eat pasta every night… right?  Even during warmer weather, I crave a large, comforting bowl of pasta at least once a week.  For me, penne vodka is one of the most classically comforting pasta dishes there are.

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: Dinner, Easy Italian cooking, Easy recipe, Food blog, Gluten free, Gluten free pasta, Italian, Italian cooking, Lana del Crave, Pasta, Penne, Penne pasta, Penne vodka, Recipe, Sunday dinner, Vodka sauce

Cinco de Mayo Steak Fajitas

April 29, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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Cinco de Mayo is approaching and although I’m 0% Mexican, I plan to celebrate with sangria, margaritas, and this awesome steak fajita recipe.  Fajitas are a perfect weeknight meal because they’re easy to make, come together quickly & the recipe can be doubled (or tripled) to feed a family or large group of friends celebrating Mexico’s victory over France. 

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: Cinco de Mayo, Easy recipe, Fajitas, Healthy Mexican, Mexican food, Steak fajitas, Weeknight meal, Weeknight recipe

Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

April 2, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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Coconut macaroons are an essential Passover dessert.  Flourless, coconut packed cookies, dipped in chocolate are a perfect way to end any Seder.  This year, I’ve created traditional homemade macaroons.

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Coconut, Coconut macaroon, Dessert, Easy dessert recipe, Easy recipe, Flourless, Flourless cookie, GF, Gluten free, Gluten free baking, Gluten free dessert, Gluten free recipe, Jewish, Jewish baking, Jewish dessert, Macaroon, Passover, Passover dessert, Passover treat

Matzo Ball Soup w. Homemade Schmaltz

March 31, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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Matzo, matza, or matzah ball soup has always been my favorite part of Passover Seder.  Believe it or not, my Italian mother makes the absolute best matzo balls, thanks to my dad’s grandma who taught her years ago.  She’s shared her recipe with me & now I’ll share it with you. 

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Lunch Tagged With: Easy recipe, Jewish, Jewish cooking, Jewish recipe, Matza, Matzah, Matzo, Matzo ball soup, Matzo balls, Passover, Seder, Soup

PALEO Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

March 26, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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While perusing Pinterest, I’ve noticed quite a few recipes for buffalo chicken lettuce wraps made in the slow cooker.  As a lover of buffalo chicken, I wanted to re-create a healthier/Paleo version of this wrap, but in much less time than it would take a slow cooker.  I turned to an old favorite, rotisserie chicken. 

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch Tagged With: Dinner, Easy recipe, Fast dinner, Gluten free, Gluten free recipe, Healthy dinner, Light dinner, Light meal, Paleo, Paleo recipe, Quick dinner

Irish Cupcakes

March 12, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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Boozy cupcakes are one of my favorite things to make during St. Patty’s day for two reasons, the booze and the cupcakes.  The light carbonation of Guinness gives these cupcakes delicious flavor and a perfectly airy consistency.  

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Baking, Boozy cupcakes, Boozy dessert, Cupcakes, Dessert, Easy recipe, Food blog, Irish cupcakes, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patty's Day

Shortbread Hearts

February 12, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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Valentine’s day is upon us & I hope everyone is planning some sweet treats to make for your sweethearts!

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Filed Under: Dessert, Uncategorized Tagged With: Baking, Cookies, Dessert, Easy baking, Easy recipe, Food blog, Shortbread, Shortbread cookies, Valentine, Valentines Day

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