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Sweet & Savory Balsamic Strawberries and Whipped Feta Dip

Springtime in Georgia means warmer weather and with that comes strawberry season. Typically strawberry season here runs from late April to early July. However, the farmers markets in Atlanta have already been promoting the strawberry harvests from local farmers. I am here for it! This popular berry can be found in grocery stores year round, but there is something that excites me about getting it straight from the source. I…

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Kale and Cannellini Beans

This lemon chicken orzo soup light and healthy yet super comforting. It is a such a simple soup to make. I would not be surprised if you put it in regular rotation. The soup has a bright lemony broth and is packed with chicken Italian sausage meatballs, orzo pasta, cannellini beans, and kale. I guess you could call this a chicken noodle soup, but just like my Thai Red Curry…

Thai Red Curry Chicken & Noodle Soup

This Thai red curry soup is packed with so much flavor. I can’t take full credit for the idea though. A friend told me that she loves any soup with red chili paste, coconut milk and noodles. My mind immediately went to Thai red curry paste, and I was determined to make a soup with it. I wanted the broth to be light, but there to be some hearty…

Shrimp & Corn Chowder (Lighter Version)

Most of us have at least heard of clam chowder, but what about shrimp chowder… with corn? Chowders are thick soups prepared with milk or cream, a roux, and seafood or vegetables. They are characterized by being thick and creamy and containing large chunks of meat or seafood and vegetables, usually potatoes. This recipe contains most of the elements of a traditional chowder except it isn’t so thick. It…