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These have quickly become a family favorite. INGREDIENTS 1 cup softened butter 2/3 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla  1/4 tsp salt 2 1/3 cup flour 1/2 cup Nutella (it helps to warm it up a bit for easy spreading) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixer, blend butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and blend until mixed. Add flour and salt and blend until fully mixed. Roll into about 1.5" balls and put on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dip the bottom of a 1/4 cup measuring cup in...

                            I have been told that Jennifer Aniston ate this salad everyday for a year - and I can see why because it's so good! Of course I made some adjustments to the recipe (as I always do!) so here's my version... 1 cup quinoa (can also use bulgur wheat or couscous) 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (or more!) salt & pepper to taste 3 mini cucumbers diced 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian leaf parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (trust me on this!) 1/4 cup...

Meet your new favorite summer drink. Not a fan of grapefruit? Swap it for POG (passion, orange, guava) and I promise you won't be disappointed! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup water 4 tablespoons agave nectar 1/2 fresh jalapeño, sliced, plus more for garnish 4 ounces tequila 1 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice, strained and pulp discarded 1 lime Squirt soda (or any other grapefruit-flavored soda or soda water) 2 tablespoons cane sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan, mix together the water, agave nectar and jalapeño. Cook on medium-low until the agave is dissolved. Turn off the heat and...

I love finding vintage silver items when thrifting. Sometimes I leave them a little tarnished just for the added texture and story behind them. Other times I want to restore them to their original glory. I have found the easiest method for cleaning them up so I wanted to share it with you! Here are the step by step directions: 1. Line your sink with aluminum foil (be sure to plug it too because you will be filling the sink with water!). I currently have a stainless steel sink but I have also done this method on a porcelain sink....

I promise that even though this salad is super simple - it's also SUPER yummy.   INGREDIENTS 1 package arugula, rinsed 1/2 fresh lemon 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons grated or shaved parmesean pine nuts, toasted chickpeas or croutons (optional) fresh cracked pepper salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS There's nothing to it, really. Put the arugula in a bowl, put all of the rest of the ingredients on top. For an added crunch I like to add toasted pine nuts or roasted chickpeas - or even croutons. And toss. Be sure to add lots of freshly cracked black pepper and...