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!
September 16, 2020
REALLY BIG FREAKING NEWS I have been waiting for this day for a long, long time: I’M PREGNANT! And I’m sooooooo excited! I’m going to keep it 100% real with you about this journey – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful. But first things first – if you have suffered a loss/miscarriage, […]
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July 15, 2020
Paneer bhurji is Indian comfort food at its finest. I finally got my mom to share her recipe and y’all it is AMAZING. I haven’t seen this dish at any restaurants in Austin (to be fair I haven’t been to every single Indian restaurant) and I believe everyone needs to try this dish at least […]
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June 29, 2020
Your tacos could use some reviving. Switch things up and use American lamb in your tacos for a nutritious + delicious quick weeknight dinner! I was gifted some amazing lamb tenderloins from Capra Foods and the American Lamb Board and whipped up these easy tacos. Think spicy, bold flavor with creamy fresh guac and a […]
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When you want breakfast in under 5 minutes, this is what you make. Yes, we are working from home, but we are still working, and we still need to fuel our bodies with nutritional (and tasty) things. Enter this smoothie bowl. It’s creamy, it’s tangy, it’s got bits of crunch, and it’s everything you want […]
May 28, 2020
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May 22, 2020
Say hello to the scrummiest brunch meal ever 🍳🥓 Think crispy bacon, umami veggies, melty cheese and fluffy eggs all in perfect harmony with this easy frittata! I made this frittata last weekend and it hit all 👏🏽 the 👏🏽 spots 👏🏽 and you definitely need to make this if you like anything breakfast food […]
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May 13, 2020
One upside of quarantine is that I’m cooking way more than usual, and I’ve been enjoying it so much! While I usually like to get creative, sometimes a simple dinner (like this one) is all I want and need. This dinner only takes 20 minutes from start to finish so it’s perfect for busy weekday […]
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May 6, 2020
As you may or may not know, I’m not much of a baker. I’m actually kind of a bad baker. So when I say these are so easy to make, I really mean it! #sponsored I partnered with @wildplantco and used their premium full spectrum hemp extract oil (aka CBD oil) to make these gluten […]
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Chicken tikka masala is a classic dish and it’s usually people’s first taste of Indian food, but did you know this is actually a very British dish? All I can say is, whoever created this dish, thank you. It’s as comforting as it gets. It also seems simple enough to make, but it takes several […]
April 27, 2020
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April 7, 2020
I haven’t posted a cocktail recipe before, but for the first time in awhile I felt like getting a little more creative with my drink than my usual gin and La Croix. Enter this pretty green drink. Ingredients: 1 baby cucumber 6-8 fresh basil leaves 1 lime, juiced 3 oz gin 6 oz sparkling water […]
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March 19, 2020
These are hard times. Our community needs each other more than ever before. I’m sharing my top ten favourite restaurants that are offering delivery or to-go options (some have alcohol!!!) during the city mandated shutdown so that you can keep supporting some amazing local businesses. 1. Lucky Robot – offering curbside pick up from 4:30-9pm every […]
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February 24, 2020
I’ve been gluten free off and on for years and have been living in Austin for 10 years soooo I know a thing or two about where to get the BEST gluten free things in town. It can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to figure out where to go to get good gluten free eats, so […]
