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Behind the Spoon
Hey, I’m Lex!
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Latest Recipes!
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14 Romantic Surf and Turf Dinners
For a lot of us, we plan to skip the wait list this Valentine’s Day in favor of a romantic meal at home! Maybe you want to celebrate your anniversary or birthday in a really special, hand-crafted way! Maybe you’ll be spending Galentine’s day with your BFF or having your buddy over for a bromantic steak dinner with beers! Regardless, these 14 Romantic Surf and Turf Dinner Recipes are sure to impress the one you love!
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Street Corn Steak Kabobs
I made these Street Corn Steak Kabobs on my grill pan, since it’s freezing by me right now! They totally gave that summery, grilled vibe that I was dreaming of – and I didn’t even have to get frostbite for it! That steak marinade added so much flavor to the sirloin, that juicy corn, the cotija crema – this meal was unbelievable! It almost brought me to a 75-degree day, bopping around the farmer’s market! What a dream.
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Homemade Crab Rangoons
When we go out to get Chinese food, I gotta say – my FAVORITE part is the crab rangoons. I mean, they are THE BEST! Since we like cooking Chinese food at home pretty often, I wanted to try my own version of my favorite thing! These Homemade Crab Rangoons are filled with lump crab meat, onion, cream cheese, and max flavor!
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Raspberry Honey Lemon Daiquiri
This Raspberry Honey Lemon Daiquiri was like a little kiss of fruity sunshine! It was chilled and shaken, it was lemony, sweet, tart, balanced, and BOOZY! This would be perfect to make for your lovebug on V-Day, shake some up for your girls for a bridal shower, have this as a springy cocktail for an Easter brunch! Make it for your mom for Mother’s Day! Whatever you want!
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Baked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
I’m always wanting something creamy, cheesy, and savory! Like 24/7! These Baked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes gave all the comforting vibes! This reminded me of a potluck, Easter brunch, Grandma’s house! It was cheesy, ooey and gooey, full of juicy ham, onion, herbs, and FLAVOR! You just can’t help but go back and load your bowl up with more!
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Arugula Beet Salad
I love salads like, 24/7 and especially when they’re unique and intriguing! This Arugula Beet Salad had so much flavor and texture going on! It was sweet, savory, that little vinegar punch in there, some tangy, creamy goat cheese – those sweet bursts of orange!? I mean – it was delicious! So complex and different than just any old salad!
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