the Blog
You’re going to find my in-depth reviews about places I’ve traveled to, kitchen adventures (and maybe mishaps) , restaurants I’ve visited far and wide (looking at you, Dublin) and tons more behind the scenes of what happens at The Monique Story!
February 1, 2017
I am so excited to bring to you yet another delicious and healthy dish! I am going to take this fan favorite and put nutrition back in it! (The classic recipe has a bunch of scary things in it). Ingredients: 2 lbs of prime beef chuck, cut into thin strips 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari 3 tbsp […]
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January 25, 2017
I have a huge crush on DeSano Pizzeria. The owner, Jimmy, gave Joel and I a tour of the restaurant, from the dough room, to the cooler, to the wood burning ovens and pizza making stations. I was wowed in so many ways. Did you know he imports his mozzarella and ricotta straight from Italy […]
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January 24, 2017
Two words for you that change the pasta game: zucchini lasagna. In this dish, I use a mandolin slicer to make zucchini noodles and macadamia nuts to make ricotta! One of my clients liked this dish so much, I’m making it again for them next week. Trust me, you’ll love it too. Ingredients: For the […]
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For my next Whole30 compliant recipe, I bring you a homemade classic: meatloaf! My boyfriend loves this as a main dish and I gotta say, I did a pretty good job making it. Ingredients: 1 Vital Farms egg (it makes such a difference using pasture raised eggs!) 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped […]
January 20, 2017
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January 19, 2017
One thing I get asked a lot is how I manage to cook so much in so little time. I recently started working as a personal chef and a big part of what I do is making the most of my time. The next several recipes I post will not only be Whole 30 compliant, […]
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January 11, 2017
I am so excited to share this amazing Beef Slider recipe with you — my sweet Joel is the one who created it! I’m not just saying this because I’m madly in love with him, but it is one of the BEST burgers I’ve ever had! These juicy, flavorful patties have a secret ingredient that you won’t want […]
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January 9, 2017
Delightful scents of smokey meats, fresh fish, and Japanese sake fill the air as you walk into Kemuri. The owner’s of Ramen Tatsu-Ya opened up this izakaya, a casual pub eatery, with a mission – serve solid Japanese food and pay homage to the building’s previous eatery, Live Oak BBQ. The fact that they would think […]
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I’ve been to Seattle twice now (Christmas 2016 and August 2019) and I have a few fun things to share about the big beautiful city! Chateau St. Michelle Joel and I took a fascinating wine making class called “Blend” where we learned all about a few major red wines in Washington and how to blend […]
January 5, 2017
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January 3, 2017
If you haven’t been to Portland, Oregon – now is the time to go. I had the most AMAZING time there this past Christmas and I already miss it. Portland is kind of like an Austin 2.0 (as much as I love Austin it’s just true). Take a look below at all the gorgeous things […]
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December 31, 2016
Instagram told me that these are my 9 most popular posts, so I’m going to tell y’all a little bit about each one! From left to right, starting on the top left: Huisache Grill in downtown New Braunfels. Pictured are the sundried tomato cream pasta with chicken, mushrooms, and spinach, and the sirloin smothered with […]
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December 15, 2016
What sounds better than warm, gooey, hearty chicken enchiladas in this cold winter weather? These enchiladas are made from scratch and will make any mouth happy. I’ve been making this recipe for years and it’s always one of my favourites. To me, the secret is in the sauce. Read on to find out what it […]
