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Published: November 21, 2023

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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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White Chocolate Blondies with Raspberries…someti White Chocolate Blondies with Raspberries…sometimes you just need a break from chocolate…said no one ever!!!😂😂 but how about a new treat with a different flavor combo ? I’ve omitted the added sugar and cut the flour with almond flour for a healthier option. My WW friends will love this one. Recipe makes 16 squares of yummy! The crunchy pistachios and flaky salt finish are a nice twist too! Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over or grab link in bio. #allthingsorangecounty blondiesofinstagram #whitechocolateblondies #whitechocolateraspberry #wwrecipes #wwfriendly #healthieroptions #noaddedsugar #sugarfreebaking
Grilled Ribeye with Blue Cheese Butter…grilling Grilled Ribeye with Blue Cheese Butter…grilling season has officially begun! Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over or grab it in link in bio! Loving my new dual sided cast iron grill pan from @lodgecastiron They gifted this to me and I couldn’t be happier! Use flat side for pancakes and bacon in the morning, and grill side for steak at night! Link to buy in recipe! #grillingandchilling #ribeyesteaks #bluecheesebutter #compoundbutter #summergrilling #steaklovers
Chocolate Dipped Yogurt & Berry Bites…just six i Chocolate Dipped Yogurt & Berry Bites…just six ingredients, no cooking and a frozen treat is ready when you need an afternoon pick me up! No added sugar, protein rich and so good. Weight watcher friendly and perfectly portioned to help you stay in control. A healthier treat option that’s tastes amazing! Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over. #wwfriendly #wwrecipes #highproteinrecipes #sugarfreedessert #healthytreats #frozentreats #summertreats #greekyogurtrecipes
Three-Meat Meatballs and Tagliatelle…leftovers b Three-Meat Meatballs and Tagliatelle…leftovers become a sandwich…NYC is calling….comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over. #meatballsub #spaghettiandmeatballs #italianflavors #nycgirl #italianamericanfood
Crispy Prosciutto Cups with Hami Melon…might be Crispy Prosciutto Cups with Hami Melon…might be the flavor combo of the summer! Amazing things happen when you cook prosciutto…it gets crispy and saltier and create the perfect bite when topped with sweet melon and a drizzle of honey. Portion control at its best for my WWFriends. Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over! Or grab the link in bio 🍈. #proscuitto #hamimelon #tinybites #appetizerideas #smallbites #cookingfortwo #italianflavors
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter & Banana Greek Yog Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter & Banana Greek Yogurt Pops. A healthier frozen treat option, heavy on the protein with no added sugars. Weight Watcher Friendly recipe-makes 4 bars 😎 Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over. #highproteinrecipes #nosugartreats #nosugaradded #frozentreats #frozenyogurtlover #wwrecipes #wwfriendly #nobakedessert #highproteinrecipes
Tri-Color Kiwi Greek Yogurt Dessert Parfaits …oh Tri-Color Kiwi Greek Yogurt Dessert Parfaits …oh baby, light and healthy with a little crunch from pistachio nuts. But the star here is red kiwi!!! Talk about a score!!!! I friend recently brought me red kiwi (didn’t even know they existed). Absolutely delish! Sweet and almost berry/cherry like in flavor. If you can find them, scoop them up. @zesprikiwifruit can tell you more. But for my WW friends and those that cook for two, this recipe is for you. Comment KIWI and I’ll send over the recipe 🥝🥝🥝. #kiwifruit #kiwirecipes #redkiwi #dessertparfait #wwrecipes #healthierlifestyle #dessertfortwo #dessertforbreakfast #wwfriendly #nobakedessert #nocookingrequired
Watermelon Rośe Slushies to kick off the weekend! Watermelon Rośe Slushies to kick off the weekend! Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over! Happy Friday, everyone 🍉🍉. #cocktailtime🍹 #happyhoursomewhere #tgifriday ##weekendtreat #summervibes #frozendrinks
Honey, Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Skewers is a Honey, Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Skewers is a classic, and easy, summer appetizer. No cooking required! It gets a delicious upgrade with a drizzle of honey from The Honey Jar @thehoneyjar_utah Five ingredients come together for the perfect bite. A great appetizer for two and a light and healthy option too! Check out The Honey Jar’s one quart squeezable Mylar pouch of honey (talk about convenient). Then comment RECIPE and I’ll send it over right away or grab it in the link in bio🍯. #honeyrecipes #healthyoptions #cookingfortwo #nocookappetizer #nocookingrequired #easyappetizers #summerappetizers
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