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Skip the crowded restos w pricey prix fixe menus & impress your honey at home this Valentine’s Day! 😍 - My sexy & decadent Dark Chocolate Soufflés for 2 w Salted Caramel Sauce are sure to heat things up!!! 🔥 - Recipe url below 👇 & swipe left 👈 for other romance-inducing ❤️ dishes like my easy Oysters Mignonette & French Bistro Style Steak au Poivre 😋 - Trust me, you can do this! 🙌 Link in bio to my “Top Tips for a No-Fail Romantic V-Day Dinner” w simple romantic recipes & easy ways to impress 😍 - - - 📷 Bed Bath Beyond - - Dark Chocolate Soufflés for 2 Recipe Tip: make the sauce ahead to save time! https://blog.bedbathandbeyond.com/bbb-recipe/valentines-day-recipe-for-two-dark-chocolate-souffles-with-salted-caramel-sauce/ - - #Vday #ValentinesDay #DinnerforTwo #cookingwjulie #foodie #recipes #dinnerideas #hobokengirl #youonthechew #chocolatelover Anyone else swoon 😍 for a perfectly charred yet ridiculously juicy steak? 🙋‍♀️ - The secret to this beauty? It’s cooked caveman-style (along w much of the menu!) in a 100yr old, 1000 degree! 🔥 coal-fired oven - in a former old-school Italian bread bakery...turned awesomely badass restaurant. 💪 I mean, even the killer cocktails 🍸are infused w smoked cherries & charred citrus from the oven 🙌 - Of course this engineer-turned-recipe developer (& total cooking-geek 🤓) just had to see for herself & chat w the so-talented chef & his crew (who’ve recently cooked at the @beardfoundation James Beard House - trust me - keep an eye on them!) - Swipe left 👈 for peeks & link in bio to my @jerseybites piece all about my hometown fav. ❤️ Congrats on an incredible year @antique_bar_bakery !!! Keep the fire burning 🔥 - - - - #hoboken #cookingwjulie #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #hobokeneats #steakporn #francismallmann @hobokenhungry @hobokengirlblog @jerseydigs @ediblejersey @newjerseyisntboring @hoboken_love Want to learn to Meal Prep these easy-speedy, fresh & colorful Greek Shrimp & Rice Bowls? ❤️🍤🥗😋 Just 8 mins + pantry staples & you’ll be good to go! 🙌 - I had a blast live on @wtnh8 “Good Morning CT” whipping up this recipe & sharing some of my fav things to keep on hand for healthy cooking w the lovely @laurahutch8 and @jocelyn_maminta . Swipe left for peeks! 👈 - Pantry list below 👇 Recipe & segment link in bio including my easy make-your own Cauliflower Rice hack for a low carb swap! - Julie’s “Keep On Hand” Recipe Shop List - Frozen Cooked Shrimp - defrost in minutes under cool running water - perfect to add protein to other dishes too - Precooked Rice - slashes prep time & widely available in supermarkets like the @veeteeusa rice I used here. Just microwave for 2 mins & perfectly cooked rice is yours! - Cauliflower - to use as an easy low-carb Cauliflower Rice swap or roast & enjoy on it’s own - Baby Spinach & Grape Tomatoes - both keep for a while in the fridge & can be enjoyed in warm or cold dishes - Ready in the Pantry: Jarred Roasted Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Light Vinaigrette, and Canned Chick Peas - #mealprep #mealplan #bowlrecipes #mealprepsunday #lowcarb #healthyrecipes #cookingwjulie #easymeals #youonthechew #food52 #skinnytaste #thenewhealthy #healthyfoodshare #weightwatchers #wwfreestyle #cookingvideo #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #lovemyjob 🏈 So-Simple No Cook! Super Bowl Party App Idea!!! 🏈 Italian Sub Skewers have all the flavor of their fav sub but WAY easier to eat in front of the Big Game! Pretty darn cute too 😍 & just mins to make 🙌 - One of my "Top 12 Recipes for an Epic Super Bowl Bash" recipe link in bio👆w easy cocktails, sliders, salsas, & sweet treats too! PS: Follow me @cookingwjulie for more no-sweat party ideas 🎉 - - - Photo & recipe for @bedbathbeyond - #gamedaymoment #gameday #gamedayfood #footballfood #tailgatefood #tailgateparty #superbowl #recipes #nfl #52grams #buzzfeast #eeeeeats #thekitchn #instayum #glutenfree #instafood #superbowlsnack #marthafood #foodporn #foodpics #foodblogfeed #buzzfeedfood #foodie #cookingwjulie #youonthechew Looking for an EASY sneaky-healthy yet fun 🎉 app for Super Bowl? 🏈 My 5min super-savory Zucchini Pepperoni Pizza Bites 🍕have all the flavor of everyone’s fav ❤️ pizza bagels & are perfect for low-carb, GF friends too!!! Tag a friend who would 😍!!! - PS: All my @weightwatchers friends! Only 2 SP for 6!!! - Recipe below👇 & follow me @cookingwjulie for more no-sweat party ideas! 🙌 - What you need : 1 small zucchini, cut into 12, 1/4” thick slices 1/8 tsp garlic salt 1/4 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella 3/4 oz chopped turkey pepperoni pinch red pepper flakes - Preheat broiler; place wire rack on baking sheet. Coat zucchini with cooking spray; place on rack & season with garlic salt/pepper flakes. Broil until fork tender, 5 minutes. Top each w 1 tsp sauce & 1 tsp cheese; sprinkle w pepperoni. Broil till bubbly & enjoy!!! 😋 - 12 mini pizzas = 123 calories 4.7g fat | 4 SP per serving 🙌 - - - #cookingwjulie #SuperBowl #hoboken #superbowlsnacks #healthyrecipes #party #youonthechew #skinnytaste #glutenfree #lowcarb #healthyish #thenewhealthy #weightwatchers #wwfreestyle #wwambassador #ww @oprah @greatist @selfmagazine @shape @cookinglight @womenshealthmag @menshealthmag @iamwellandgood @hobokengirlblog @hobokenhungry @jerseybites @lesdamesny Mini Mexican Layer Dips are the crowd-pleasing answer for all your Super Bowl Party needs! 🏈 🎉 Perfect to make ahead, simple to bring/serve & easy to enjoy in front of the game (double dip away! 😋) Tag a friend who would ❤️! - Recipe and how to below - plus my tips to make em sneaky-light w simple ingredient swaps. 🙌 They’ll clock in at only 2 @weightwatchers SP!!! - Ingredients 1 cup seasoned refried beans (go fat free) 3/4 cup sour cream (or fat free greek yogurt) 3/4 cup guacamole 1 cup salsa 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (or light!) 1/2 cup chopped red peppers 1/2 cup chopped scallion 1/4 cup chopped cilantro How To Line up 8 small cups (9 oz plastic from the supermarket will do the trick! plus easy to toss at clean up time). In each up layer 2 TB beans, 1 1/2 TB sour cream, 1 1/2 TB guacamole, 2 TB salsa, 1 TB cheese. Mix together peppers, scallion, & cilantro and sprinkle evenly on top. - - - #cookingwjulie #superbowlparty #healthyfood #partyplanner #wwambassador #wwfreestyle #weightwatchers #youonthechew #recipes #partydip #greatist #healthyrecipes Let’s Get Set for Super Bowl!!! 🏈🎉 w easy make-ahead dishes so you can chill & watch the game...or just enjoy your friends, the half-time show (JT!) & derpy beer commercials...no judging! 😜 - Whether you’re hosting or headed to a friends - I’ve got you covered w my Top 12 Recipes for an Epic Super Bowl like these Slow Cooker, Beer Braised, Pulled Pork Tacos w Mango Salsa 🌮🌮🌮 just add a fixings bar & you’re all set! 🙌 - Recipe link in bio...plus plenty of Super Bowl Sunday Funday cocktails, sneaky-light dishes, easy apps & adorable sweet treats too! 🙌 - - - Photo cred Bed Bath & Beyond - #cookingwjulie #SuperBowl #nfl #superbowlparty #youonthechew #tacos #buzzfeedfood #slowcooker #instantpot #partyplanner Save time with this speedy weeknight supper recipe with easy cleanup to boot! 🙌 My One-Pot Pasta with Turkey Sausage & Broccoli Rabe recipe is a classic fav ❤️, simplified and modernized with one-pot prep and a bright dose of lemon! 🍋. Spicy turkey sausage complements the slightly bitter bite of broccoli rabe. What is your favorite weeknight pasta dish? Recipe below: Ingredients 1 TB olive oil 1 lb spicy Italian turkey sausage, casings removed 1 large onion, diced ½ tsp salt 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 32 oz chicken broth 8 oz orecchiete pasta 2 lbs broccoli rabe, stems trimmed and leaves coarsely chopped 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 TB lemon juice 1 TB lemon zest 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped for garnish Instructions Add olive oil to a large soup pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat and cook sausage, stirring often and breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until well-browned (about 8 minutes). Remove sausage to a bowl. Add onion and salt and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened. Add garlic and hot pepper flakes and cook for an additional 1 minute. Add chicken broth and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, add pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broccoli rabe and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Stir in cooked sausage, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Serve garnished with remaining parmesan and topped with chopped basil. Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Yields – 6 cups – 4 servings . . . . . #cookingwjulie #onepot #eatwell #supper #foodie #winter #pasta #pastafordinner #pastalover #goodeats #goodeating #onepotpasta #onepotmeal #onepotdinner #healthyrecipes #healthyfoodshare Need a quick, easy, delicious stew with veggies? For #NationalSoupMonth, here's my favorite hearty Mediterranean Ratatouille Stew recipe! It features eggplant, zucchini and red pepper, resulting in a bright beautiful dish that is equally as enjoyable to eat as it is to look at! Check out the simple recipe below: Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Yields: 8 cups Serves: 6 Ingredients 3 TB olive oil, divided 7 cups small diced eggplant (1 large) 4 cups small diced zucchini (2 medium) 3 cups small diced red pepper (2 large) 2 tsp salt, divided 2 cups small diced onion (1 large) 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp fennel seed 1 tsp no-salt Italian seasoning 1 26 oz carton diced tomatoes 4 cups fat free chicken broth ½ cup chopped basil, additional for garnish ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl toss eggplant with 1 TB olive oil and ¾ tsp salt, spread in an even layer across one sheet. Add zucchini and peppers to bowl and toss with 1 TB olive oil and ¾ tsp salt. Spread across 2nd prepared sheet. Roast eggplant and zucchini mixture in the lower 1/3 of oven for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring and rotating pans halfway through. While vegetables roast, heat remaining 1 TB oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and remaining ½ tsp salt and cook for 10 minutes or until extremely soft, stirring often. Add garlic, hot pepper flakes, fennel seed, and Italian seasoning and cook an additional minute. Add tomatoes and broth to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until roasted vegetables are done. Add roasted vegetables to broth mixture and cook for 5 minutes for flavors to meld. Stir in basil and serve garnished with chopped basil and shaved parmesan. . . . . . #cookingwjulie #instafood #soup #winter #souplover #soupfordinner #soupson #souplovers #souptime #souplife #stew #vegetables #ratatouille #food52 #buzzfeedhealth Anyone else craving a lil warmth & sunshine? 😎 Sharing insider sneak peeks at the newest Italian luxury liner the gorgeous @msc_seaside 😍 I’ll be onboard working w the @msccruisesofficial chefs to host 1000s of awesome @weightwatchers members for their 3rd Caribbean WW Wellness Cruise in May! 🛳 - Busily developing 100’s of delish Freestyle SP Friendly Recipes to be served 😋 & prepping to do party-vibe Cooking Demos for all...w plenty of lightened-up cocktails & apps 🎉🍹 - Think @oprah or @djkhaled will join the party? Hoping!!! 🙏 ❤️🤞 - - - #weightwatchers #ww #wwcruise #wwambassador #nytimestravel #nytimestravelshow #wwfreestyle #cheflife #cookingwjulie #luckygirl #mscseaside #msc #wwfreestyle #djkhaled #oprah #smartpoints
 
 

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