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Baked BBQ Buffalo Chicken

Baked BBQ Buffalo Chicken

This will probably be the simplest recipe I ever post on LLB! I grew up eating the baked BBQ chicken version of this recipe, but you all keep…

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Blackened Soy Ahi Burger

While my self-proclaimed "Ahi Week" was technically over a week ago, I still have a couple more delicious Ahi recipes to share! The week…

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Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers

Boston Sausage and Peppers

For the final day of "Baseball Week" I wanted to dedicate the recipe to one of my favorite cities, one of the most famous sports venues in the world…

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Buffalo Chicken Baked Ziti

Buffalo Chicken Baked Pasta

You know when you find something so amazing that you have to share it with all of your friends immediately? Something amazing: Buffalo Chicken…

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Blue Cheese Buffalo Chicken Burgers

Buffalo Chicken Burgers

It's been a record-breaking 3 months since I posted a recipe involving one of my favorite ingredients, the almighty buffalo sauce... I would say it's…

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Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Since I've put Buffalo Chicken in virtually everything else, I figured it was about time I put it in a taco ;-) I also just received these…

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Avocado Ahi Lettuce Wraps

Caribbean Mango Avocado Ahi Lettuce Wraps

This recipe is the second in my low sodium series for Channel 6 San Diego tomorrow morning! Check out the first recipe in the series…

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Chef Inspired Dish, Quality Social: Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Potato Hash

Welcome to Part II of "Chef Inspired Dishes" with Dustin Beckner of Quality Social! Yesterday I introduced the Vegetarian Barley Stuffed…

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Chef Inspired Dish, Quality Social: Vegetarian Barley Stuffed Squash

Before the New Year I had the pleasure of meeting, interviewing and cooking with Chef Dustin Beckner of Quality Social, Downtown San Diego. I had…

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Grilled Oysters with Jalapeño Thyme Sake Reduction

Chef Inspired Dish: Bailiwick, Grilled Oysters

After reviewing the delicious Brunch at Bailiwick, I knew I had to return for my next "Chef Inspired Dish" segment with Chef Konstantin…

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Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers

Chipotle Lime Chicken Fajita Skewers

I was so excited to host my first dinner party in my new home!  It was even more exciting because we were also celebrating the one year anniversary…

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Pork Chop Chili Recipe

Chopped Challenge Thursday: Beets, Pork Chops, Beanie Weenies and Jalapeños

A couple of weeks ago my friends over on Little Leopard Book's Facebook page gave me four delicious ingredients to turn into one delectable…

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Curry Mushroom and Potato Soup

Curry Potato and Mushroom Soup

Meatless Monday brings another delicious vegetarian recipe to LLB! This thick Vegetable Curry Soup is easy to make and rich in…

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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan

I have to start out this blog post by expressing my eternal gratitude to Jenna's Everything Blog for being one of my first inspirations to start…

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Gluten-Free Green Pizza

Not being a big fan of corned beef, I still wanted to keep with the holiday spirit and make something to celebrate St Patty's Day, so I went with my…

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Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ever since my Longaberger Flameware Dutch Oven arrived I had been dying to make something in the beautiful little pot.  I felt like soup was the…

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Caribbean Chicken Pitas with Honey Lime Dressing

Grilled Chicken Caribbean Pita Pockets

There's nothing I love more than delicious pita pockets packed with flavorful ingredients! These Caribbean Pita Pockets are full of flavor…

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Southwest Grilled Romaine and Corn Salad

Grilled Romaine Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

With Cinco De Mayo right around the corner, I feel like all I've been thinking about in the kitchen is Mexican, Mexican and more Mexican! From…

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Green Chili Avocado Salsa

These tacos came about as I decided to combine a couple of different  LLB recipes that I love all in to one dish! Chili Lime Garlic…

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Guest Post: Dad’s Famous Captain Crunch Fried Chicken

With my super busy schedule in the new year, I decided to bring on a couple of guest bloggers to help keep LLB packed with consistent, new,…

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Italian Buffalo Chicken Dip

Italian Buffalo Chicken Dip

Today I have another new recipe from my Little Italy Housewarming Party. These days I couldn't possibly throw a party without a recipe involving…

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Italian Crusted Pork Tenderloin

After purchasing an 8 lb. pork tenderloin to prepare my Balsamic Rosemary Pork Tenderloin last week I was inspired to experiment with other ways I…

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Japanese Sweet Miso Eggplant and Carrots

Japanese Sweet Miso Eggplant and Carrots

A couple weeks ago when I was on my Ahi Tuna kick preparing Japanese inspired dishes left and right, I remembered a dish I had grown to love while…

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Kale Pesto

I’m a HUGE pesto fan and a recently converted Kale fan! For the sake of full disclosure I will admit that I’m a somewhat finicky kale fan.  I…

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Kale Pesto Spaghetti with Goat Cheese

For lunch this week I decided to add my favorite homemade kale pesto to spaghetti, then throw in some sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese, because,…

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Mint Julep Chicken Skewers

Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Chicken Skewers

I'm headed to Arizona this weekend to visit friends, watch playoff basketball, and of course throw a Kentucky Derby Party with my bestie Amy…

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Loaded Calzone, Beef Ricotta Calzone

Loaded Calzone

By now, most of you reading this know about my deep, passionate love affair with... Italian food!  I have never made a calzone before but since I'm…

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Mac and Cheese Stuffed Tomato Recipe

Mac and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Some nights you just want homemade, savory, comfort food... for me, last night was one of those nights! I had a serious craving for Mac and…

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Mango Avocado Ahi Poke Fillo Baskets

I always know when a dish is really good when I go to post the recipe 3 days later and begin to drool on my keyboard after uploading the…

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Mediterranean Sun Dried Tomato Couscous

Mediterranean Couscous

I realized 2 things after my first week back at school, I despise anything math related and I always lose weight while I'm in school because I never…

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Spicy Mexican Meatloaf

Mexican Meatloaf

My refrigerator is in a current state of "Superbowl Hangover", a random mishmash of leftover ingredients lingering in my fridge following one huge…

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PB&J Chicken Skewers

PB&J Chicken Skewers

PB&J, the classic childhood favorite that everyone loves! And I know we all like to sneak one in from time to time even as adults! Well…

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Pistachio Basil Crusted Tilapia

After spending an amazing weekend with the California Farm Water Coalition touring farms throughout the Coachella Valley I returned home with a large…

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Rosemary Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, Bacon, Pork and Rosemary, oh my! After a busy weekend there's nothing better than a lovely Monday night family…

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Frito Chili Pie

Spicy Frito Chili Pie

Sometimes all I want to eat is a down-home, feel-good, Oklahoma meal that reminds me of home,  and last night was one of those nights! I always…

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Spicy Soy Chorizo Quesadilla

Thursday evening was the first time in a while that I prepared a "what can I find in the fridge" meal! It was a busy week and there wasn't a lot…

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Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Cakes

Welcome to the second recipe from what I now lovingly refer to as "Ahi Week"! After purchasing a large amount of Ahi Tuna at the Whole Foods…

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Grilled Chicken Spinach Strawberry Ricotta Salad

Strawberry Ricotta Salad

This salad is the first of 3 new low-sodium recipes I'll be adding to Little Leopard Book in the next 24 hours! Why the surge of new low…

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Sweet Chili Pineapple Pork Stir Fry

After finding out the incredible news on Tuesday that my Heart Shaped Mini Pies were going to be featured on Huffington Post, I knew I had to make an…

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Bell Pepper Ground Beef Taco Ring

Taco Ring with a Twist

Yes, yes, yes!  I've never been so excited to not be doing homework, but instead to be doing my new favorite thing, blogging!!! I have 5 words of…

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Thai Peanut Pulled Pork Pizzas

Thai Peanut Pulled Pork Roti Bread Pizzas

It's Friday, the perfect time to set sail into the weekend with something totally new, totally unique and totally LLB scrumptious! After…

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The Ultimate Easter Dinner Menu

In the Little Leopard Book house we LOVE holidays! A great time for friends, family, fun and of course, FOOD! I wanted to share our Ultimate…

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Three Cheese Basil Raviolis

Inspired by the popularity of my Heart Shaped Cranberry Pomegranate Mini Pies for Valentine's Day, I set out to make a "Shamrock Shaped" recipe for…

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Indian Yellow Curry Casserole Recipe

Vegetable Curry Casserole

Wow!  It's been quite the February for Little Leopard Book... and it's only the 7th!!! On Sunday, we hit our "Thousand by Valentine's Challenge"…

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