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Half Baked Harvest’s Tieghan Gerard Tells Us Her Trader Joe’s Must-Haves

Decadent bowls of pasta, roasted vegetables in every color of the rainbow, crumbles and cobblers bursting with fruit: The cooking ethos of Half Baked Harvest’s Tieghan Gerard is built on comfort food starring seasonal ingredients. It’s this philosophy—along with her magnetic photos and surprisingly easy recipes—that have turned her blog into a household name in the foodie world and helped her get two cookbooks under her belt. But what about those days where Gerard needs something quick? That’s where Trader Joe’s comes in.  We peeked at the food blogger’s TJ’s shopping list and, no surprise, it’s full of ideas for simple, fresh meals that don’t scrimp on the decadence. Graphic by Madeline MontoyaThe Shopping List Chèvre with Honey Chili Lime...

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This is my recipe for the yummiest, spiciest, most delicious shrimp boil of all time – quite possibly my favorite dish that I have ever made! I make this all of the time, all year round – so much that I can smell this recipe, haha! AND it’s actually...

This is my go-to recipe for summer (perfect for cookouts or guests), great comfort food for cold winter nights, and easy to pack up and bring to work for lunch. It is just so yummy! What makes this so delicious is not only the perfect blend of seasonings, but the fact that it’s baked in the oven. The food becomes evenly covered in the seasoning/butter as opposed to just dumping all the goodness down the drain and being left with food reminiscent of the seasonings. While I can still appreciate seafood boils done in a big pot – and I still make them – I just find that you get the most flavor, the best sauce, and you waste less...

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Georgia: All Kind Music

What is a career in music these days? The ideal of making it that many of us have encompasses creative freedom, outlets for our artistic expression, public adulation and financial security. Yet this dream is so difficult to square with the harsh reality that … #BestDishRacks

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