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<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/flank-steak-tacos-10.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Flank Steak tacos on a chopping board" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/flank-steak-tacos-10.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Flank Steak tacos on a chopping board" />

Marinated Flank Steak (Carne Asada) Tacos

July 13, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/chicken-thai-curry.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Top shot of chicken coconut thai curry in a frying pan" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/chicken-thai-curry.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Top shot of chicken coconut thai curry in a frying pan" />

Chicken Coconut Thai Curry

April 21, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/herb-lemon-chicken.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Top down shot of chicken salad in a white bowl" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/herb-lemon-chicken.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Top down shot of chicken salad in a white bowl" />

Grilled Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad

March 20, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i1.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/one-pot-sausage-pasta-top.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Top down shot of cream one pot pasta on a white plate" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i1.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/one-pot-sausage-pasta-top.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Top down shot of cream one pot pasta on a white plate" />

One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

March 9, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blue-cheese-mashed-potato.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Two bowls of blue cheese mashed potato with a blue cloth" srcset="" data-srcset="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blue-cheese-mashed-potato.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blue-cheese-mashed-potato.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blue-cheese-mashed-potato.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Two bowls of blue cheese mashed potato with a blue cloth" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blue-cheese-mashed-potato.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blue-cheese-mashed-potato.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />

Blue Cheese Mashed Potato with Bacon

February 23, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i1.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tin-foil-salmon.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Close up of Salmon Baked in Foil on a white plate" srcset="" data-srcset="https://i1.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tin-foil-salmon.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i1.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tin-foil-salmon.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i1.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tin-foil-salmon.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Close up of Salmon Baked in Foil on a white plate" srcset="https://i1.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tin-foil-salmon.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i1.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tin-foil-salmon.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />

Salmon Baked in Foil with Pesto

February 16, 2019

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<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rum-white-wine-sangria.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="White wine sangria in a jug filled with fresh fruit and mint leaves" srcset="" data-srcset="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rum-white-wine-sangria.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rum-white-wine-sangria.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rum-white-wine-sangria.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="White wine sangria in a jug filled with fresh fruit and mint leaves" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rum-white-wine-sangria.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rum-white-wine-sangria.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />

White Wine Sangria Recipe with Rum

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cocktail-rum-apple.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A spiced rum cocktail garnished with a slice of lime." /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cocktail-rum-apple.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A spiced rum cocktail garnished with a slice of lime." />

Spiced Rum Cocktail with Apple Vodka

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/apple-infused-vodka.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Vodka being poured over green apples" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/apple-infused-vodka.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Vodka being poured over green apples" />

Infused Green Apple Vodka with Ginger

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cocktail-prosecco.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Two glasses of a prosecco brunch cocktail with a red ribbon" srcset="" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cocktail-prosecco.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cocktail-prosecco.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cocktail-prosecco.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Two glasses of a prosecco brunch cocktail with a red ribbon" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cocktail-prosecco.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cocktail-prosecco.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />

Wake Up Sunshine – A Prosecco Brunch Cocktail

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/baileys-candy-can-cocktail.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Two glasses of Christmas Candy Cane cocktail with chocolate shavings" srcset="" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/baileys-candy-can-cocktail.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/baileys-candy-can-cocktail.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/baileys-candy-can-cocktail.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Two glasses of Christmas Candy Cane cocktail with chocolate shavings" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/baileys-candy-can-cocktail.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/baileys-candy-can-cocktail.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />

Baileys Candy Cane Cocktail

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/smokey-old-fashioned.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A smokey old fashioned on a dark background" srcset="" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/smokey-old-fashioned.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/smokey-old-fashioned.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/smokey-old-fashioned.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A smokey old fashioned on a dark background" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/smokey-old-fashioned.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/smokey-old-fashioned.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />

Smokey Old Fashioned

Party food

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/flank-steak-tacos-10.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Flank Steak tacos on a chopping board" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/flank-steak-tacos-10.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Flank Steak tacos on a chopping board" />

Marinated Flank Steak (Carne Asada) Tacos

July 13, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/avocado-corn-salsa.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Salsa in a bright blue bowl" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/avocado-corn-salsa.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Salsa in a bright blue bowl" />

Fresh Corn Salsa with Avocado

July 6, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/crispy-jalapeno-fries.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Top shot of two bowls of crispy jalapeno fries with sour cream dip and fresh herbs" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/crispy-jalapeno-fries.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Top shot of two bowls of crispy jalapeno fries with sour cream dip and fresh herbs" />

Crispy Jalapeno Fries

June 8, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/marinated-feta-6.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Marinated feta in a glass jar" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/marinated-feta-6.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Marinated feta in a glass jar" />

Marinated Feta Cheese

March 16, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/courgette-fritters.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A stack of zucchini fritters" srcset="" data-srcset="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/courgette-fritters.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/courgette-fritters.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/courgette-fritters.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A stack of zucchini fritters" srcset="https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/courgette-fritters.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i2.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/courgette-fritters.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />

Cheesy Baked Zucchini Fritters

March 6, 2019

<img width="350" height="300" src="//slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/plugins/a3-lazy-load/assets/images/lazy_placeholder.gif" data-lazy-type="image" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jalapeno-guacamole.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="lazy lazy-hidden attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Close up of jalapeno guacamole in a blue bowl" srcset="" data-srcset="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jalapeno-guacamole.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jalapeno-guacamole.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /><noscript><img width="350" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jalapeno-guacamole.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-sprout_spoon_side-thumb size-sprout_spoon_side-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Close up of jalapeno guacamole in a blue bowl" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jalapeno-guacamole.jpg?resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 350w, https://i0.wp.com/slowthecookdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jalapeno-guacamole.jpg?zoom=2&resize=350%2C300&ssl=1 700w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />

Roasted Jalapeno Guacamole

March 2, 2019

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