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  • Mashed rutabaga is a delicious, naturally sweet low-carb Thanksgiving side dish made even better with a little nutmeg. You won't want to go back to potatoes! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Mashed Rutabaga with Nutmeg

    October 23, 2016January 26, 2026
  • I want to eat this brown sugar cardamom whipped cream on everything! The flavored whipped cream is great with fresh persimmons, tea cake, scones, or in coffee, hot chocolate, or tea! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Brown Sugar Cardamom Whipped Cream with Persimmons

    October 17, 2016January 25, 2026
  • Easy refrigerator pickled okra is perfect for small batches! No canning experience necessary. Make these okra pickles two ways — sweet and tangy or hot and smoky! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Easy Refrigerator Pickled Okra – Two Ways

    September 3, 2016January 26, 2026
  • Chocolate covered coconut truffles with Brazil nut or almond butter are a rich, decadent, and easy gourmet dessert perfect for parties (or for treating yourself)! Best of all, you can make this recipe in advance! You can also use cashew butter or macadamia nut butter. | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Almond Coconut Bonbons (beginner friendly)

    August 21, 2016February 9, 2026
  • Bite-sized jam and brie tartlets combine melty cheese and your favorite jam for an irresistibly adorable appetizer you can serve at your next wine and cheese party. You'll have a hard time saving some of these canapĂ©s for your guests! This recipe uses Brazilian jabuticaba jam, but you can use your favorite kind or even multiple flavors of jam for a variety plate! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Bite-sized Jam and Brie Tartlets

    August 13, 2016November 8, 2019
  • Guava and Manchego cheese pastry bites are bite-sized pastry pouches bursting with melty cheese and sweet-tart guava paste. You can use any jam and cheese combination you like, and these adorable appetizers can be assembled ahead of time - just pop them in the oven right before serving! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Guava and Manchego Cheese Pastry Bites

    August 3, 2016July 8, 2018
  • This creamy German cucumber salad, or Gurkensalat, is the perfect companion side dish for bratwurst or burgers. Tangy, sweet, and fresh, it's a deliciously easy summer salad. | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Creamy German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)

    July 30, 2016January 26, 2026
  • Grapefruit Rosemary Lemonade | 24 Recipes for a Casual Easter Potluck

    Grapefruit Rosemary Lemonade

    July 17, 2016January 25, 2026
  • This easy Hollandaise sauce recipe doesn't require a blender, a double boiler, or constant whisking. If you want a thick, creamy, and tangy sauce that's easy to make and an easily-scalable recipe that's a cinch to memorize, give this one a shot! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Easy Hollandaise Sauce – No Blender Required

    July 9, 2016July 4, 2021
  • These juicy, aromatic gourmet turkey burgers topped with tomato, avocado, and Hollandaise sauce will make you feel like you're relaxing at an outdoor cafe! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Gourmet Turkey Burgers with Hollandaise Sauce

    July 2, 2016August 24, 2019
  • As beautiful as it is delicious, this surprisingly easy smoked salmon, tomato, and avocado rose salad showcases the uninhibited flavors of each ingredient, brightened with a splash of lemon. | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Smoked salmon, tomato, and avocado rose salad

    June 25, 2016March 2, 2019
  • Full of fresh basil and veggies, this lightly dressed sun-dried tomato pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish for sandwiches, a potluck, or a light lunch! Copycat recipe from Beyond Bread in Tucson, AZ. | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Salad with Peas, Corn, and Parmesan

    June 18, 2016January 26, 2026
  • Inspired by a salad from the historic district of Old Montreal, this dinner salad is light, fresh, and perfect for dining al fresco at your own home! Topped with lemon tarragon chicken salad and a champagne vinaigrette. | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Montreal Chicken Salad

    May 7, 2016January 26, 2026
  • Blueberry spice cake with walnuts is layered with gooey blueberry jam and cream cheese frosting, and topped with walnuts and fresh berries for the perfect bite. A great cake for spring! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Blueberry Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    April 23, 2016August 12, 2017
  • It's like a pizza and a fancy cheese board had a baby, and this gourmet fig, bacon, and blue cheese pizza with balsamic caramelized onions is it, all grown up and sophisticated. Inspired by authentic Portuguese ingredients from Try the World! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Fig, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Pizza with Balsamic Caramelized Onions

    March 26, 2016January 26, 2026
  • Lemon Broccoli Salad | 24 Recipes for a Casual Easter Potluck

    Super Simple Lemon Broccoli Salad

    March 19, 2016March 25, 2026
  • Lemon Tarragon Shredded Chicken Salad with Pecans

    Lemon Tarragon Shredded Chicken Salad with Pecans

    March 12, 2016June 15, 2023
  • Not too sweet, and not too boozy, this deliciously nutty amaretto latte is juuuuust riiiiight. I love how simple it is to make, and it tastes like it's from a coffee shop! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Amaretto Latte

    March 5, 2016August 14, 2022
  • Spaghetti squash with mushrooms, walnuts, kale, and a nutmeg cream sauce is a naturally sweet, earthy dish that's simple to make, low carb, and gluten free. Great for Meatless Mondays or Meatless Fridays! There are also some great tips for the best way to cook a spaghetti squash! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms and a Nutmeg Cream Sauce

    February 27, 2016August 6, 2019
  • Closeup of baked spinach, artichoke, and crab dip scooped onto a pita chip

    Baked Spinach, Artichoke, and Crab Dip

    February 17, 2016October 13, 2018
  • Smoked Gouda and Provolone Piccante Fonduta with Figs and Pistachios - a hot, smoky Italian cheese dip perfect for dipping bread and dried fruit. The Italian version of French fondue, made with milk and egg yolks instead of wine and cornstarch. It's the perfect romantic appetizer, and is both beautiful and simple to whip up! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Smoked Gouda and Provolone Piccante Fonduta with Figs and Pistachios

    February 13, 2016July 6, 2018
  • Hand holding tortilla chip scooping easy turkey chili from white bowl

    Easy Turkey Chili

    February 6, 2016October 13, 2018
  • This hearty Greek lemon chicken soup is full of orzo, shredded chicken, and kale, and comes together in only 30 minutes. An easy avgolemono soup recipe! I can't believe how adding eggs to the broth makes it so creamy! Perfect for a quick and easy main course meal in the winter! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo and Kale

    January 21, 2016August 6, 2019
  • This creamy crockpot Italian chicken pasta requires almost no hands-on time and is the perfect comfort food for a busy day! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Creamy Crockpot Italian Chicken Pasta

    October 3, 2015December 8, 2017
  • With chicken, shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, okra, and tons of other veggies, this gumbo is packed with FLAVOR and serves a crowd! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Three Meat and Okra Gumbo

    September 11, 2015October 6, 2021
  • Vegetarian and grain-free, these grilled balsamic eggplant stacks are full of oh-so-melty mozzarella cheese, smoky roasted red peppers, and basil, and are perfect for a light dinner! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Grilled Balsamic Eggplant Stacks

    September 5, 2015July 6, 2018
  • Overhead view of onion soup mix pot roast with carrots and potatoes in a Dutch oven.

    Easy Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix (Oven or Slow Cooker)

    August 13, 2015February 19, 2025
  • The moistest, meltiest, most delicious banana nut chocolate chip bread you'll ever taste. Quick and easy to make, it's great for breakfast AND dessert! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Super-Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread

    August 6, 2015January 26, 2026
  • This tangy cucumber tomato salad is packed with flavor and freshness! Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and red onions add interest without stealing the show from the crisp cucumber and juicy tomatoes. | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Tangy Cucumber Tomato Salad

    July 9, 2015July 2, 2017
  • Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Salad with Fresh Basil

    Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Salad with Fresh Basil

    June 29, 2015June 15, 2023
  • Coconut Curry Soup at Pinch Me, I'm Eating! This creamy, tangy coconut curry soup is full of vegetables and goodies and has just enough kick to keep it interesting!

    Creamy Coconut Curry Soup

    March 5, 2015November 26, 2021

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