For some inexplicable reason, this past Cinco de Mayo I had the biggest craving for a gyro. I have no idea why because I can’t remember the last time I had a gyro and I’ve never been a gyro fanatic or anything. But a gyro is what I wanted so I decided to satisfy that desire. 
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Lamb Meatballs with Roasted Green Pepper Sauce
There is a bit of a strange ingredient in these meatballs. And I might wrinkle a few noses when I tell you what it is. BUT, you’re going to have to trust me on this one and just put on your big girl/boy panties and try it.
It’s pork rinds. 
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Alfredo Mushrooms and Jackfruit
As the weather gets cooler, creamy dishes sound better and better. I mean, let’s be real, creamy dishes are ALWAYS good but I actually start to crave them as the temperature drops. We had a weird snap of cool weather in August that spawned this alfredo-esque recipe. I didn’t even have a fully formed plan when I started making this but when I had the first bite I knew I was onto something. 
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Balsamic Strawberry Sauce
You know how there are just some things that go together? Like combinations that are proven to be an amazing flavor profile or whatever fancy phrase professional food people (aka Chefs) use? Yeah, strawberries and balsamic vinegar are one of those pairings.
And I very much dislike it.
“Um…. Excuse me, Katie? What about your recipe today…?” Just hold on let me finish my thought!
I very much dislike it, until I made this sauce. 
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Power-Green Pesto
I wanted to call this Power-Green Pumpkin-Seed Pesto because of my love of alliterations, but let’s be honest. That is quite a mouthful so Power-Green Pesto it is. 
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