Pot Roast

Ingredients and Supplies:

• Dutch oven (cast iron works best)
• Salt and pepper to taste 
• 2 cloves of minced garlic 
• 1 onion
• 2 large carrots
• 2 tablespoons butter or non-dairy butter
• 1 yellow pepper 
• No Yolks Broad noodles (click here to find at a store near you)
• 1 package Recipe Secrets onion soup and dip mix 
• Jar of Bell’s Beef Gravy (click here to find at a store near you)
• Italian seasoning 

Directions:

1. Rub meat with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Add two tablespoons butter to pan. 
2. Set roast inside of Dutch Oven and braze meat on medium-high until all sides brown. Stay nearby because you don’t want it to burn!
3. After that, pour in Recipe Secrets onion recipe soup and dip mix packet and cover roast entirely with water. Bring to a boil then turn heat down and cover mostly with lid (leaving some room for air to escape). Simmer until roast is tender 2-3 hours (depending on size of roast) adding water little by little so that it does not all evaporate. 
4. After that, add vegetables – beginning with carrot and onion, yellow pepper, and cook on low until carrots are easy to poke with fork. 
5. Throw in as many no yolk broad noodles and cover and cook on medium-low until desired firmness (approximately 5 minutes).
6. Finally, mix in jar of gravy stirring occasionally on medium-low heat and top with Italian seasoning. Slice pot roast and serve in bowls. Enjoy for dinner as is or serve on toast and enjoy an open-faced sandwich at lunchtime. 

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Dutch Oven | Cutting Board | Soup Mix | No Yolks Noodles

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Shortcut Minestrone

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey 
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 
• 1 medium onion 
• 3 cloves garlic 
• 2-3 peeled carrots 
• 2 stalks celery 
• 1 can diced tomatoes 
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 package fresh spinach (optional)
• 1 cup orzo (optional)

Directions:

1. Begin by prepping veggies. Dice onion, mince garlic, and chop carrots, and celery.
2. Next pour tablespoon oil in skillet and cook ground beef or turkey until no longer pink. This recipe technically calls for meatballs but ain’t no body for time for that and it’s just as good without ‘em. Add Italian spices as well as salt and pepper to taste. (turkey pictured here)
3. Pour remaining oil into Dutch oven or soup pot and heat over medium high. Add onion first and cook 2-3 minutes until soft. After that add: minced garlic, carrots, and celery stirring occasionally (another two minutes). Adjust heat if veggies begin to burn. Finally, add in tomatoes, broth, vinegar, and cooked meat. Bring to a soft boil and stir frequently. 
4. Once flavors have combined, add cup of orzo and cook on a soft boil 8-10 minutes. This is where I get creative and sometimes throw in spinach when I have it on hand! Always over estimate as it significantly shrinks during the cooking process. Scoop into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy!

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Cutting board | Dutch Oven | Non-stick skillet 

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Mmmm…meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 slice white bread
• 3 teaspoons thyme
• salt & pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 shallot
• 3-4 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 32 oz chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• package of green beans
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 Yukon gold potatoes (quantity may vary depending on size)
• 2 tablespoons non-dairy butter or margarine – this one is my fav

The Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425. Place bread in medium-sized bowl and cover with 3-4 teaspoons of water. Allow liquid to absorb approximately 2-3 minutes.
2. Next prep your veggies. Finely dice shallot, peel and quarter potatoes, trim green bean ends, and mince garlic.
3. Add potatoes and 1 minced garlic clove to saucepan and cover with chicken broth until fully submerged by an inch. Bring to a boil then turn down heat to medium and continue boiling about 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
4. Using a rubber spatula, break up bread until consistency becomes pasty. Add thyme, half of the shallot, other garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in ground beef and combine ingredients well – using hands if necessary. Form two loaves approximately 1 inch thick and place on one half oiled baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes.
5. Combine two teaspoons olive oil and salt and pepper in small bowl and mix in green beans. Remove meatloaf after 12 minutes and place green beans on other half of baking sheet. Cook approximately 10 minutes or until meatloaves are fully cooked. Drain excess water and mash potatoes, adding your favorite non-dairy “butter.”
6. While green beans finish roasting, prepare au jus. Heat remaining oil over medium-high heat in medium-sized skillet. Cook leftover shallot until softened then add 1/2 cup beef broth and a shake of pepper. Bring to a soft boil stirring occasionally. *Optional: thicken au jus with one teaspoon of corn starch. Please note, to thicken hot sauces, mix cornstarch with cold water first, then gradually add cornstarch mixture. Top meatloaf with gravy and enjoy!

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Mixing Bowls | Non-stick Skillet | Smart Oven | Cutting Board | Saucepan

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Faux Sausage Egg Frittata

Ingredients:

• 6-8 large eggs
• 8 oz Mexican style shredded cheese
• 1 small onion
• 1 package soy chorizo links or preferred faux sausage
• 1/3 cup diced sweet peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
• olive oil spray
• 1/2 cup milk

The Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 and dice enough vegetables to generously cover bottom of 9 inch oven-safe skillet.
2. Crack eggs into bowl and pour in 1/2 cup of milk. Whisk well and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate mixture.
3. Cover bottom of skillet with olive oil spray and cook onion on medium heat until translucent. Add peppers, tomatoes, and soy chorizo (last) cooking about two minutes each or until soft but not soggy. I use the Trader Joe’s kind soy chorizo!
4. Remove skillet from heat and allow to cool 2-3 minutes. Pour in eggs and stir so that ingredients are well combined. Mix in 2-3 generous handfuls of shredded cheese.
5. Transfer skillet to oven and cook 15-30 minutes or until the middle is no longer jiggly. Frittata should have a sponge-like appearance and time depends on number of eggs used.
6. Cut frittata like a pie and top with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

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Skillet (sale alert!) | Mixing Bowls | Cutting Board

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Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Ingredients:

• l lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 package panko bread crumbs
• 8 oz Brussels sprouts
• 1 large sweet potato or butternut squash cubes from Trader Joe’s
• 1 package mixed greens
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/4 sliced almonds
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
• Salt & Pepper
• Oregano, Parsley, or other dried savory herbs
• Olive Oil Spray

The Directions:

1. Begin by preparing your chicken breasts. I like to thin them out by cutting them in half crosswise. After that, whisk egg and mayo in small bowl and cover dinner plate with panko or breadcrumbs of choice. Mix salt, pepper, and savory herbs/seasoning with breadcrumbs – don’t be afraid to “over do it.” Your chicken will just be more flavorful. Dip chicken in egg mixture then coat with bread crumbs and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, prep veggies for air fryer or bake if you prefer. Cut sweet potatoes into cubes and half or quarter (depending on size) Brussels sprouts. Generously spritz with olive oil spray and top with salt and pepper. Set smart oven to 420 and air fry 15-18 min – tossing once half way through. Set veggies aside and cover with aluminum foil.
3. Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in small saucepan. Stir in quinoa then turn heat to simmer and cover. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let quinoa cool to room temperature.
4. With the oven still set to “air fry” mode, cook chicken for about 20 minutes, flipping once half way through. Turn on oven light to watch chicken closely. You want it to slightly brown but not to burn. *Oven settings may vary!
5. Heat oil (or butter/margarine) in cast-iron skillet (this one is my favorite) to medium heat. Add almond slices and a pinch of salt tossing to coat. Stir occasionally for five minutes. Allow to cool.
6. Cut chicken into strips and serve over mixed greens and quinoa. Add sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts and top with toasted almonds. Drizzle with your favorite salad dressing. I used this recipe and made homemade balsamic vinegar. *Tip add an extra tablespoon of balsamic vinegar than what the recipe calls for. Enjoy!

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Cast Iron Skillet | Saucepan (Sale Alert!) | Air Fryer Smart Oven (available in champagne here)

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Dressing up for happy hour makes it even more happy! My pink pants are only $56 from Asos and available in regular and petite sizes. I am wearing the 2 petite (size up one size) and they fit me like a GLOVE. The high rise waist is ultra flattering and the flare legs will elongate the appearance of your legs. I styled them with a glitzy crop top, but I am extra and I’m proud of it! Don’t be afraid to tone them down with a sweater or classic bodysuit. Top it with a blazer for a polished 9-5 ensemble.

While we are on the topic of haute items, allow me to introduce you to Schutz shoes. This Brazilian brand boasts a BEAUTIFUL collection of unique shoes. This season’s styles feature vibrant hues, metallics, and the ever popular snakeskin prints. I am absolutely smitten over my latest addition: the Gamora Mule. This shoe perfectly exemplifies my personality…playful, bold, and sky high (a lower heel height option is available here.) What are you waiting for?! Step into fall in a new pair of Schutz shoes!

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Top | Pants (regular & petite) | Shoes

Photography by Bailey Luna

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Ever since I was a little girl I was either put or putting myself in potentially intimidating/nerve wracking situations. I still remember introducing myself to my 3rd grade classmates, as Kelsey who had just moved to Connecticut from Puerto Rico. I did not even consider the possibility that I would not fit in, but I was DEFINITELY the only child of Latin descent in my grade at the time. After high school, I was determined to go to college in Miami. I did, and I lived with a randomly assigned roommate thousands of miles from home. There were very few students from the North East at FIU, but I wanted to immerse myself in the Spanish culture. It’s practically Latin America down there! Then after changing my major to Fashion Merchandising, I transferred to LSU. I did not know a soul in Baton Rouge, but I wanted a college football experience and I GOT IT. GEAUX TIGERS! It turned out to be a great decision because I met my very own Southern Gentleman, @realdrbae! Fast forward to 2013 and we moved from the South to the big city! Nope, didn’t know anyone in SF either but this time I had a wingman. So brunch with five “Insta-friends”…intimidating? Heck no!

Since carving out my own little slice of the internet, I’ve formed virtual friendships with my followers. That is why I prefer to call y’all my Insta-friends! If you take the time out of your day to “like” my photos or watch my stories, then we must have common interests. Compared to the situations described above where I had no foresight as to whether I would wither or flourish, I knew I would be in good company! Sure enough Jonathan and I had a BLAST with Lauren and her friends. They were all so friendly, easy to converse with, and appreciative for the opportunity. Major #SquadGoals! For your viewing pleasure, we documented our experience with this video. Enjoy!

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My Outfit: Top | Jeans (similar here and here) | Shoes – Christian Louboutin (look for less here) | Earrings
Jonathan’s Outfit: Blazer | Shirt | Pants | Shoes

Videography by: Last Man Media
Brunch provided by: Le Marais Bakery
Flowers: J. Miller Flowers
Balloons: SF Party

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Le Marais Bakery boasts three locations in San Francisco – each with its own character, but all with the same charm! Transport yourself to France over a croissant and latte at this SF “hot spot.” The pastries are flaky and delicious, and the brunch menu is extensive. Featuring all the French classics like CR’Q Monsieur, other notable items include: decadent avocado toast, nutella French toast, and the ability to “build” your own board of proteins, sweets, and everything in between. Don’t fret if you live outside of San Francisco. You can now order frozen Le Marais pastries to your door from Williams Sonoma! One word: DIVINE.

We are so excited to share one of our favorite Bay Area establishments with some of our fans as a token of our appreciation. Feel free to forward this article to a friend who may be interested in our contest, and don’t forget to check out Le Marais on Instagram. Consider this your warning: your mouth will begin to water!

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My Outfit – Top | Skirt | Scarf | Earrings | Shoes | Purse
Jonathan’s Outfit – Shirt | Blazer | Pants | Marini Slippers

Photos by Bailey Bryan Photo

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