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!
Recipes
March 20, 2017
This steak and sauce recipe has not only been a client favourite, but is super easy to make and is so dang delicious! If you haven’t heard of or tried chimichurri before, now is the time. The Argentinian spices bring a serious party to your mouth and can dress up any meal! For the steak: […]
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February 9, 2017
I love a solid mac n cheese, but I hate knowing all the heavy cream and junk that goes into it. I’ve transformed this classic southern dish, added a meaty chili component, and lightened up the sauce with puréed vegetables!! Ingredients: gluten-free rice elbow noodles 4 oz colby jack cheese, shredded 4 oz asiago/provolone/mozzarella cheese, shredded […]
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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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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 […]
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Your mouth needs this soup. It will warm you up. It will fill you up. It won’t make you feel sick to your stomach like a lot of holiday/seasonal foods can do. Ingredients: 1 quart of Pomi tomato sauce 32oz chicken bone broth 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 can of cannelini beans 4 large carrots, […]
November 29, 2016
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October 14, 2016
Need some date night inspiration? Want a fun girls night in? Or just an evening to treat yo self? There is nothing yummier than fresh, aromatic pesto in a layered cheesy dish! I actually made this lasagna recently for my vegetarian parents last week and they LOVED it! My mom bought all the high quality ingredients […]
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September 20, 2016
After being inspired by Irene’s mac and cheese, deemed “dirty shells,” I knew I had to make my own version of it. These were the most cheesy, warm, and gooey shells that you can’t help but love. It is surprisingly easy to make! I also used protein packed elbow noodles to make it macro friendly. […]
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June 14, 2016
Eating healthy is hard. When we live in a world of P Terry’s, Taco Shack, and other ample amazing to-go foods, it’s hard to set time aside to make your own fresh and healthy meal. I’ve tried to simplify this so that we can try to eat healthier, together, united, as foodies in Austin. ngredients: […]
