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Meet Nikki + A Chinese-American Upbringing + Pork and Shrimp Chinese Won Tons

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Pork and Shrimp Chinese Won Tons has been slightly adapted so that anyone can make them! Double it to keep some in your freezer for easy weeknight meals. | theeverykitchen.com
This healthy recipe for Pork and Shrimp Chinese Won Tons has been slightly Americanized so that anyone can make them. Make one batch or double (or triple) it to keep some in your freezer for easy weeknight meals. Eat them with your fingers or use them in soup!

Our Food Stories series continues today with fellow dietitian Nikki Nies. Nikki was adopted from China at a young age by her American parents. Her mom and dad made every effort to bring Chinese culture into Nikki’s childhood home — including Chinese cookery! She remembers making upwards of 100 won tons at a time with her dad and eating hot won ton soup year round. Keep reading for more touching kitchen memories and some Chinese cooking tips!

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Farmer’s Market Succotash

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Farmer's Market Succotash is the absolute best way I've ever eaten veggies in my entire life. Enjoy the farm-to-table summer flavors in this simple recipe. | theeverykitchen.com
Farmer’s Market Succotash is the absolute best way I’ve ever eaten veggies in my entire life. The recipe keeps it simple, so we really enjoy the seasonal, farm-to-table summer flavors.  

I’m not lying when I say this: I don’t think I’ve ever seen something disappear from my fridge faster than Farmer’s Market Succotash. It’s just a pot of vegetables. But really, really well-prepared, simply made, fresh, seasonal, farm-to-table vegetables.

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Meet Katie, Flexitarian + Crispy Baked Orange Tofu

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Crispy Baked Orange Tofu is a deliciously sweet and spicy substitute for your favorite Chinese dish. You won't miss the extra calories, fat, or sodium! | theeverykitchen.com
Crispy Baked Orange Tofu is a deliciously sweet and spicy, healthy substitution for your favorite Chinese takeout meal. I don’t even notice the reduction in calories, saturated fat, or sodium and you won’t either!

The Every Kitchen’s Food Stories series continues with fellow dietitian and flexitarian, Katie Pfeffer. Katie’s is a story I think many of us can relate to. She grew up as sous chef in her childhood home, creating meat-based meals with her mother. As she got older, both her palate and her knowledge widened and Katie is now the head chef of her flexitarian home kitchen. If you’re not sure what “flexitarian” means, read her food story to find out!

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Pork Loin with Summer Vegetables and Garlic-Dill Aioli

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Pork Loin with Summer Vegetables and Garlic-Dill Aioli is an impressive, yet easy meal that will have everyone licking their plates clean. AD. | theeverykitchen.com
Are you ready to impress? And I mean, impress anyone? I impressed the boyfriend, but Pork Loin with Summer Vegetables and Garlic-Dill Aioli will work on your parents, your hard-to-impress in-laws, and your know-it-all foodie friends. And if you want to really, really want to impress, You've got access too is even better!

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Grilled Peach Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

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Tangy blue cheese, salty bacon, and candied walnuts will have you going back for seconds of this Grilled Peach Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon. | theeverykitchen.com
Grilled Peach Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon is a simple recipe that’s easy to scale for one or four or twelve. Tangy blue cheese, salty bacon, and candied walnuts will have you going back for seconds!

I originally published this recipe THREE years ago. Yes, three. If you haven’t heard, The Every Kitchen had her third birthday last week. And we definitely want to talk about and eat Grilled Peach Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon, but for dessert we should most definitely have Rainbow Sprinkle Vanilla Icebox Cake in honor of these past three years.

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Roasted Cherry, Whipped Goat Cheese, and Thyme Hors d’Oeuvres

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Roasted Cherry, Whipped Goat Cheese, & Thyme Hors d'Oeuvres are a can't-stop combo of juicy cherries, tangy goat cheese, and earthy thyme, atop a crispy cracker. | theeverykitchen.com
I received free samples of Breton Crackers mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe for Roasted Cherry, Whipped Goat Cheese, and Thyme Hors d’Oeuvres, I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Breton Crackers and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

I can’t decide if this is an appetizer or a dessert. I also can’t decide which summer party to bring these too. And I super can’t decide whether or not to tell you the truth about how many of them I ate. (Hint: Pretty darn close to all of them.)

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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings + BELLA Air Fryer Giveaway!

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Saucy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are lip-licking-good. Crispy skin with tender and juicy meat, you'll never believe these weren't cooked in a deep fryer! | theeverykitchen.com
Saucy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are lip-licking-good. Crispy skin with tender and juicy meat, you’ll never believe these weren’t cooked in a deep fryer! 

I’m super excited today because healthier buffalo wings + air fryer + GIVEAWAY! Happy Monday, my friends! Happy Fun-Summertime-Brand New Kitchen Appliance-Healthier Cooking-Giving Things Away For Free-Monday.

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