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Fab Recipe: Thai Grilled Shrimp Salad 4 Ways

October 21, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Fab Recipe: Thai Grilled Shrimp Salad 4 Ways // Photo: @natty_s_pantryToday I will be sharing one my favorite recipes from my childhood, which I learned from my mom. The Thai Grilled Shrimp Salad with Thai herbs or Pla-Goong (พล่ากุ้ง) has a nice kick of spice and citrus. This recipe is packed with flavors and has a nice refreshing finish as well as a citrusy note from the lime… a recipe that is similar to ceviche. The secret to making this recipe is the one-of-a-kind homemade Thai Chili Jam (Nam Prik Pao), lemongrass, fresh lime juice, culantro flavor, and grilled shrimp with the shell. Leaving the shell keeps all those delicious juices in guaranteeing a much tastier and tender meat….

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Filed Under: {Appetizers}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: asian food, chickpeas, chili jam, healthy, homemade, lettuce cups, natty's pantry, recipe, salad, shrimp, shrimp salad, spring rolls, thai food, thai salad, thai shrimp salad

Fab Recipe: Wheat Germ Berry Smoothie Bowl

September 21, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Recipe: Wheat Germ Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl // Photo: @fabsooparkA couple of months ago, I made my first smoothie bowl with Kretschmer Wheat Germ and I was immediately hooked. I honestly didn’t know much about wheat germ before then but as I did my research, I started to learn about all the health benefits.

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Filed Under: {Breakfast}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: banana, berries, breakfast, fruit, healthy, Kretschmer, Kretschmer Wheat Germ, recipe, smoothie, smoothie bowl, wheat germ

Fab Recipe: Spicy Pork and Kimchi Grilled Cheese

April 12, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Recipe: Spicy Pork and Kimchi Grilled Cheese // Photo: @fabsooparkDid you know April is Grilled Cheese Month? If that wasn’t enough reason to stuff our faces with grilled cheese, today is National Grilled Cheese Day! Woot, woot!…

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Filed Under: {Fab Recipes}, {Main} Tagged With: grilled cheese, homemade, kimchi, Korean, national grilled cheese day, pork, recipe, sandwich, spicy pork, turano bread

Fab Recipe: Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza

March 10, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Fab Recipe: Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza by Emmy Gottschalk // Photo: @sherriesavorsthecityChicago is home of the deep dish pizza. As much as I love ordering it at my favorite spots in the city, I yearn to make it at home. So when one of my favorite Instagrammers, Emmy Gottschalk, told me that she had a great recipe for it, I jumped at the chance….

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Filed Under: {Fab Recipes}, {Main} Tagged With: baking, chicago-style pizza, Collaboration, cooking, deep dish pizza, dough, homemade, instagrammer, Italian food, main dish, pan pizza, pepperoni, pizza, recipe, tomato sauce

Fab Recipe: Beef Chow Fun

February 17, 2016 by Ron Eng

Fab Recipe: Beef Chow Fun // Photo: @RonEng1Hello, my name is Ron, and I am @fabsoopark‘s husband. Being married to a food blogger, I often get asked “who does the cooking at home?” You may think we eat out every meal, but we don’t and when we stay in – spoiler alert, it’s me who cooks. The follow up question tends to be “what do you cook?”…hinting towards, what do I make for someone who eats out a lot!…

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Filed Under: {Fab Recipes}, {Main} Tagged With: asian food, beef, beef chow fun, chinese food, chow fun, homemade, noodles, recipe

Fab Recipe: Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème

February 10, 2016 by Contributing Writer

With Valentine’s Day coming up, everyone is rushing to find the perfect gift for their loved one. The best gift to give is often the ones which require a little time and effort. Chocolate is always my go-to inspiration if I want to create something sinful and impressive for Valentine’s Day. The more decadent, the better…exactly how I like my desserts. …

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Filed Under: {Desserts}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: dark chocolate pot de creme, decadent, no bake, recipe, salted caramel sauce, salty and sweet, Sprinkles, valentine's dessert, Whipped Cream

Fab Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

February 3, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Let’s be real…the best part of game day is the food. When it comes to recipes for game day grub, the easier the better. After all, nobody wants to miss all the fun and excitement of the game….

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Filed Under: {Appetizers}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: bacon, chipotle ranch dipping sauce, easy recipe, game day grub, recipe, salty and sweet, super bowl appetizers, tater tots

Fab Recipe: Quinoa Made 3-Ways

January 27, 2016 by Contributing Writer

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Even though January is almost done, I am still thinking of all the resolutions I have made at the beginning of the year. My top resolution? To eat healthier and to learn to be a better home cook.

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Filed Under: {Breakfast}, {Fab Recipes}, {Main}, {Sides} Tagged With: avocado, breakfast, chef, chicago, clean eating, Collaboration, cooking, easy recipe, healthy, nutrition, quinoa, recipe, southwest, tabbouleh

Fab Recipe: No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites

January 20, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Who’s excited for No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites? I am!

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Filed Under: {Breakfast}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: almond butter, cashew butter, chia seeds, dried fruit, energy bites, fiber, flax seeds, healthy, healthy snacks, no bake treats, nuts, oats, peanut butter, protein, recipe, spices

Fab Recipe: Crawfish Etouffee by Ched Pagtakhan

January 6, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Crawfish Étouffée // Photo: @sherriesavorsthecityÉtouffée is one of the most popular and well loved dish of New Orleans. I was first introduced to Crawfish Étouffée by my co-worker Rosie who brought it work to share for lunch one day. Her husband, Ched Pagtakhan, is a chef instructor at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. …

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Filed Under: {Fab Recipes}, {Main} Tagged With: appetizer, cajun, crawfish, creole, dinner, étouffée, holy trinity, lunch, new orleans, recipe, roux, soul food, southern cooking, tabasco sauce, white rice, worcestershire sauce

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