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by Diane Ringler

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Published: June 20, 2024

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Hi! I’m Diane. I started this site as a passion project. I love to cook, entertain, travel and laugh. (Who doesn’t love a good laugh?) Of course, being from New York, sarcasm rules!

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I’m Diane, and my journey with food has been as diverse as the boroughs of New York City, where I grew up. From working at Burger King in high school, to high- end restaurants in Manhattan and the Hamptons, to savoring street cart pretzels in Manhattan to exploring farmers’ markets on Long Island, food has always been my greatest adventure.

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Compressed Watermelon, Feta & Arugula Salad with Jalapeno Dressing

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Almond Crusted Salmon With Lemon & Leek Crema

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One of my follower’s favorite recipes is this Ro

One of my follower’s favorite recipes is this Roasted Crispy Garlic Potatoes dish. Just a handful of ingredients and so easy to make. It looks fancy but you can use a mandolin to cut the potatoes or a very sharp chef’s knife. Delish!!!🥔🥔. Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over OR grab the link in bio. WW Friendly now with potatoes bring zero point. #potatorecipes #roastedgarlic #easysidedish #wwfriendly #wwrecipes #wwfriendly #easyrecipeideas

Brunch idea for a crowd: Kodiak Cakes Apple & Wal

Brunch idea for a crowd: Kodiak Cakes Apple & Walnut Sheet Pan Pancakes…make up a tray, cut and serve with maple syrup, chopped apples and walnuts 🍏. A great start to your day! No added sugar, high protein and yummy fruit! Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over. #sheetpanpancakes #pancakes #wwfriendly #wwrecipes #healthyish #brunchmenu #healthystart #applerecipes

Creamy Whole Wheat Orzo with Orange and Spinach…

Creamy Whole Wheat Orzo with Orange and Spinach…a great side dish for chicken, fish and steak. Keeping it light and healthy with fat-free half and half. Comment ORZO and I’ll send over the recipe. OR grab link in bio. Soooo tasty!🍊#sidedish #orzo #spinachrecipes #healthyisalifestyle #yummysidedish #betterchoices

Coconut and Cashew Cauliflower Rice…unsweetened

Coconut and Cashew Cauliflower Rice…unsweetened coconut, Lite coconut milk, Serrano pepper, lime zest and cashews for crunch…YUM! A delish side dish that just happens to be vegan! WW approved for sure and just packed with flavor. Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it over. OR grab recipe in link in bio. #cookingfortwo #wwfriendly #wwrecipes #sidedishes #cauliflowerricerecipe #cashews #coconutrecipes #veganrecipeshare

Taco Tuesday never tasted so good! Mini Ranchero

Taco Tuesday never tasted so good! Mini Ranchero Shrimp Tacos on the menu tonight! Recipe for two! So good! Comment TACOS and I’ll send the recipe right over! #tacos🌮 #shrimptacos #minitacos #streettacos🌮 #cookingfortwo #wwrecipes #wwfriendly

Getting ready for Super Bowl? One of my favorite

Getting ready for Super Bowl? One of my favorite days of the year…love to have friends and family over for the big game and serve lots of yummy game day food. These Crispy Cauliflower Bites are for my vegan friends but I have to tell you, everyone loves them dipped into their favorite sauces (BBQ, ketchup, honey mustard, ranch, hot sauce, chili crunch @momofukugoods and blue cheese!) The crunch is amazing and you won’t miss the frying at all. These are baked with crunchy panko and tons of seasonings…really good. WW approved and a great Appetizer! Comment CRISPY and I’ll send over the recipe. OR grab the link in bio. #crispycauliflower #cauliflowerrecipes #gamedayfood #snacksonsnacks #footballfood #wwfriendly #wwrecipes #veganappetizer #veggiesfordays

Who doesn’t love eggs Benedict? But it can be t

Who doesn’t love eggs Benedict? But it can be time consuming and the sauce often intimidates home cooks. When I learned how to make blender Hollandaise sauce, it was a game changer! I could now make this dish anytime and do it without any stress or a major time suck. When I upgraded to store-bought Liège waffles, this became one of my favorite brunch dishes. Comment EGGS and I’ll send over this easy recipe for two🧇🥚#eggsbenny #liège #liegewaffle #blenderhollandaise #easybrunch #cookingfortwo #brunchfortwo #breakfastfortwo

Pineapple Cottage Cheese Pastry…an old Weight Wa

Pineapple Cottage Cheese Pastry…an old Weight Watcher recipe that is in regular rotation in my house. A nice serving of protein, fresh fruit and whole grains kick off your day! Recipe Link in Bio. Tasty too🍍😜. #breakfasttoast #pineapple🍍 #cottagecheeserecipes #wwrecipes #wwfriendly #cookingfortwo #breakfastfortwo

On of my favorite Meatless Monday meals is this It

On of my favorite Meatless Monday meals is this Italian Beans & Cheese dish. I serve it up in individual cocottes with toasted bread for a hearty and satisfying meal. Want to try it? Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over! #italianflavors #individualportions #cookingfortwo #dinnerfortwo #beansbeansbeans #beansfordinner #healthybeans #wwfriendly

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