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Woke up to some extra chilly weather here in Jerse

Woke up to some extra chilly weather here in Jersey City so I’m feeling like it’s a soup day. I have a head of cauliflower that I’ve been meaning to cook so I’ll go with roasted cauliflower soup today. Last time I made this soup we made sure to caramelize the onions really well and I think that’s what made this soup so sweet and delicious. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend and check out this simple soup recipe below!
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YOU NEED:
1 large head of cauliflower (sliced into small florets)
1 white onion (sliced into large pieces)
3 cloves of garlic (sliced in half)
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 cups of chicken broth
1 can of coconut milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
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LET’S COOK!
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cauliflower florets and garlic on the sheet pan and drizzle with avocado oil. Top with salt + pepper and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. While cauliflower is baking, sauté the onion and garlic in a small saucepan until onions are caramelized. Once bake time is up, transfer roasted veggies to the blender. Save a few for garnish.
Add in the sautéed onions, garlic, chicken stock, and coconut milk. Blend on high for one minute. If you'd like a thinner consistency, just a little more chicken broth.
To serve top with roasted cauliflower florets, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.

Day after thanksgiving vibes 💻☕️ I hope you

Day after thanksgiving vibes 💻☕️
I hope you guys had a great thanksgiving and are taking the time to chill this weekend. Today I’ll be finishing up as much Christmas shopping as I can and hunting for any new Black Friday deals.
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If you need any shopping inspiration, check out the gift guides on my highlights or https://www.leslieeats.com/2021-holiday-gift-guide/ 🎁

Happy Monday everyone! This week is gonna be a bus

Happy Monday everyone! This week is gonna be a busy one, and I’ve got the perfect breakfast smoothie to keep you full and energized. Check out the recipe below⚡️
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YOU NEED:
1 cup almond milk @malkorganics
1 banana (frozen)
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup spinach
1 tbsp almond butter
1 date
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
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Topping
Extra blueberries & cinnamon
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✨put all the smoothie ingredients in the blender and blend. top with berries & and cinnamon✨

Sunday brunch at @santambroeus ☕️ . I love the

Sunday brunch at @santambroeus ☕️
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I love the hot chocolate at Sant Ambroeus, but today Corey ordered the House on Hill Street and it was SO GOOD. If you are a mezcal fan, this drink is 100% for you. It’s made with @maestrodobelmexico reposado, @mezcalcreyente mezcal, @strega1860, pineapple, like, agave & topped with pink peppercorn. 10/10 would recommend🙌

Buttery almond cookies coming right up!
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If you are looking for a quick cookie recipe this is the one! And you probably have all of these ingredients in your kitchen right now. So check out the recipe below and let me know if you make them✌🏻
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YOU NEED:
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups flour
Almonds for topping
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LET’S BAKE!
Preheat oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl beat together the butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, & salt until creamy. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure the cookie size and roll into balls. Place the balls of dough on baking sheet and top each with one almond.
Bake for 12 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges. Let cool & ENJOY!

We finally made it to Friday! If you need weekend

We finally made it to Friday! If you need weekend plans, look no further than @sundaymotorcocafe ☕️ They have delicious food, drinks, and all the vibes.
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I’ll be busy looking at houses and cooking some fall recipes this weekend. What are you guys up to?!

Daydreaming of cozy days at @scribnerslodge ⠀⠀

Daydreaming of cozy days at @scribnerslodge
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The weather is starting to get chilly in NJ and I’m making plans to go upstate soon. Corey and I love driving up to The Catskills and stopping at @phoeniciadiner along the way. There are honestly so many cute boutique hotels in upstate NY and I can wait to explore them all! Here are a few on our list:
▪️ @stonehousenj
▪️ @hasbrouckhouseny
▪️ @hoteltivoli
▪️ @eastwindny
▪️ @thearnoldhouse
▪️ @mirrorlakeinn
▪️ @the_pointresort

Can’t stop thinking about this burrata with slow

Can’t stop thinking about this burrata with slow roasted tomatoes from @dantenewyorkcity 🍅🥖

Let the Thanksgiving countdown begin! 16 days and

Let the Thanksgiving countdown begin! 16 days and I’m already thinking about the festive cocktails. This delicious cranberry punch is so easy to throw together if you are hosting this year. Add your favorite vodka or rum and you are good to go! Cheers 🥂
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YOU NEED:
3 cups cranberry juice
1/2 limeade concentrate
2 cups lime @drinkspindrift
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 lemon juice
1 cup cranberries
5 orange slices

Sundays are a perfect day for @mathewsfoodanddrink

Sundays are a perfect day for @mathewsfoodanddrink 🍴And pretty much everything on their menu is a favorite of mine! They are open for lunch & dinner during the week, and Saturdays & Sundays for brunch. If you are in the Jersey City area or just passing through, here is a list of must-order items on their menu.
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DRINKS:
PINK PEAR, DON'T CARE
HOLY SMOKES, GREAT FRUIT!
G & TEA PARTY (TEA POT FOR 4)
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STARTERS:
SHRIMP CORN FRITTERS
COCONUT CURRY MUSSELS
BURRATA
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ENTRES:
SHORT RIB RAGU
JERK MAHI MAHI
HOT HONEY CRISPY CHICKEN

Need dessert plans? @santambroeus chocolate cake i

Need dessert plans? @santambroeus chocolate cake is the move this weekend🍰 When we stayed in the city a few weeks ago, we were on the hunt for a place to get dessert. Little did we know, there was a new Sant Ambroeus location in @bfplny that had allllll the cake & ice cream options we needed🍨

There’s something about broccoli salad that alwa

There’s something about broccoli salad that always hits the spot 🥦 If you are looking for a way to use up your uncooked broccoli this is the move. I didn’t have bacon in hand so I went without and it still turned out so good. Pro tip: soak the raisins in hot water for a few minutes before you add them to the salad. It makes for a sweeter salad and less chewy raisin⚡️
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YOU NEED:
1 head of broccoli, chopped into pieces
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup crushed almonds
1/2 cup mayonnaise (vegan or regular)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp white vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste
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In a medium bowl add the broccoli, red onion, raisins, and crushed almonds and set aside. Prepare the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, sugar, and white vinegar until combined. Stir in the bricks mixture until everything is coated with the dressing.
Let the salad chill in the fridge for a few hours - overnight is best if you have the time. Enjoy✌🏼

Happy #NationalSandwichDay 🥪!!
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@cangianos_jersey_city has become our go-to spot for some of the best sandwiches in town. They have endless options and everything is always incredibly tasty.
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This here is the #9 stacked with mortadella, soppressata, provolone, roasted peppers, arugula, olive oil & vinegar. SO GOOD! We also love the #19 (spicy calabrian chili kick), #14 (order with fried chicken cutlet), and #17 (has the best spicy fig jam). You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu!

Need a quick breakfast hack? This simple croissant

Need a quick breakfast hack? This simple croissant breakfast bake is exactly what you need to to start the day right! You can also make this in a larger format if you are hosting friends or family for brunch. The croissants pictured here are from @costco and work perfectly for this sandwich bake!Check out the recipe below & let me know if you try it!
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YOU NEED
2 croissants, cut in half
1/2 cup cheese
6 slices of ham
3 tbsp dijon
3 eggs
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp everything seasoning
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LET’S BAKE!
•Preheat oven to 375 and place the bottoms of the croissants in a greased baking dish.
•Top each with dijon mustard, ham & shredded cheese and place in the oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melty.
•While croissants are in the oven, whisk eggs and milk in a small bowl until blended. Set aside.
•Remove dish from the oven and pour egg mixture over the croissants - bake for 10 minutes. Once time is up, take the dish out of the oven & place the croissant tops onto the sandwich bottoms. Brush each top with honey and sprinkle with everything seasoning. •Place the dish back into the oven for a few minutes until tops are toasty. Enjoy!

Never met a burrata I didn’t like! Especially th

Never met a burrata I didn’t like! Especially this local burrata from @southandpine topped with homemade concord grape jam, charred endive, prosciutto, and toasted crostini. It was almost too pretty to eat!

It’s officially that time of year where I order

It’s officially that time of year where I order hot cocoa instead of coffee at brunch. Or maybe both! BUT - you must add @raymondsnj to your hot cocoa bucket list this season! The Belgian Hot Chocolate with homemade marshmallow is beyond delicious🔥

Happy Saturday everyone! This rainy NJ weather is

Happy Saturday everyone! This rainy NJ weather is giving me all the baking vibes today. These sugar sprinkle cookies are some of my favorites to make & are loaded with all the colorful sprinkles.
✨Check out the recipe below✨
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YOU NEED:
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups flour
A LOT of sprinkles ~1/4 cup
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LET’S BAKE!
Preheat oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl beat together the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure the cookie size and roll into balls. Place the balls of dough on baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges. Let cool & ENJOY!

just barely made it to friday✌🏼

just barely made it to friday✌🏼

Rainy days call for fresh baked peanut butter chip

Rainy days call for fresh baked peanut butter chip cookies and lots of Netflix. If you love pb + chocolate these cookies are for you. I used these @ghirardelli chocolate chip rounds, but regular chips will work just as well🍪 Let me know in the comments what you’ve been watching on Netflix lately!
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YOU NEED:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cu brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup flour
1/2 cup giradehli chocolate chip rounds
Sea salt
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LET’S BAKE!
Preheat oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl beat together the butter, peanut butter, egg, vanilla and sugars until creamy. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure the cookie size and roll into balls. Place the balls of dough on the baking sheet and top each with chocolate chip rounds. Bake for 12 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges. Let cool and sprinkle with sea salt. ENJOY✌🏻

Breakfast spread at @santambroeus 🥐 We had a pe

Breakfast spread at @santambroeus 🥐
We had a perfect brunch this weekend that must be replicated if you are headed here anytime soon! Save this post for your next visit☕️
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Drinks: Cioccolata Calda + Sant Ambroeus
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Main: Pretzel Cornetto + Uovo al Tegamino con Pancetta
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Dessert: Principessa + Sant Ambroeus Cake

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