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    sauted shrimp over kale, radish, and quinoa salad inspired by @Ottolenghi

    I began to develop a crush on the flavors of Chef Yotam Ottolenghi a couple months ago, and now Im a full-fledged stalker. I cannot get enough of the creative, unexpected, absolutely mouth-watering di...

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    grocery store sushi

    I was really excited when little handmade sushi stations started popping up in grocery stores all around, including the commissary that we shop at on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. But over time, this go-t...

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    creamy scallop and pea fettuccine from @delishcom

    By the time the weekend comes, I am often running a bit low on groceries (we usually shop for food on Sunday or Monday), so I end up working backwards to find a recipe that fits the small amount of in...

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    artichoke-parmesan tilapia pasta from @robinvmiller

    The last time I made a version of this recipe was the night before running my first half marathon last year. Since then, I ran another half marathon, but then along came a mild, but pesky knee injury....

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    barramundi and lemon butter from @the_daily_green

    I have been meaning to make this stir-fried bok choy and mizuna with tofu recipe for weeks, but its been met with constant resistance from Lloyd. I am extremely appreciative that he joyously eats anyt...

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    seafood cheesecake from @nephelesca

    One of the best parts about living in Hawaii is that you can vacation to winter vs. away from it. We just got back from a long weekend in South Lake Tahoe, during which we realized snow and blustery w...

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    Sonoran shrimp scampi

    Our Valentines Day dinner plans went through the following progression in the McGuire household: Lets go out to eat -> All the restaurants are booked up, lets just make something special at home ->...

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    furikake-crusted mahi mahi with wasabi smashed potatoes

    I wasnt in the mood to cook last night, but wanted to use up the mahi mahi Id defrosted, so I took the ultimate easy way out furikake. This stuff is instant flavor and can be used on just about any f...

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    Shrimp-stuffed manicotti from @Cooking_Light

    Last night I made a version of Cooking Lights shrimp-stuffed shells, shrimp-stuffed manicotti (simply because our commissary doesnt carry jumbo pasta shells). It was healthful and filling, but a bit b...

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    roast cod with pomegranate-walnut sauce from @preventionmag

    The trip we took with Lloyds parents to Maui and Kauai last week was so deeply relaxing, it took us just shy of ten days to snap out of our tranquil state and acknowledge normal life duties like going...