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How to Make Delicious Tex-Mex at Home: I could (and may) write another “Why Texas is the Best State in America” post that focuses solely on this incredible style of food. Tex-Mex, the stuff of dreams. What defines Tex-Mex? It’s simple: take your favorite Mexican recipe, then add a pile of cheese to it. Alright, […]
![A Perfect Summer Dessert | Angel Food Cake [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_2335.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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This is the perfect dessert for summer! It’s a twist on the traditional strawberry shortcake. Lightly sweet, fluffy, and fresh. The cake itself is unlike any other, and making it from scratch is so much better than a box mix or buying it pre-made at a grocery store. Homemade whipped cream is better as well, […]
![How to Make Delicious Pizza at Home [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_2167.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
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Hand-Tossed Garden Pizza Once you try this simple, scrumptious pizza recipe, you’ll never want delivery (or DiGiorno) ever again! There are a lot of steps, and a lot of ingredients, but once you get the hang of it, I promise it’s well worth the effort. The best thing, as you’ll see at the end of […]
![Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pineapple-e1402870676905.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
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The first time I had Pineapple Fried Rice, I fell in love. Unlike the traditional version of the dish, this recipe is light and refreshing, perfect for summer! If you like fried rice, but long for something healthier and more flavorful, this meal is for you! Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled. 1 – […]
![BYBB: Build Your Bikini Body! [Wellness]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/4th.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
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Okay, so winter has been over for a long time, and the problem really started way back in fall. I should probably add “procrastination” to the already lengthy headline. Anyway, there’s no point in worrying about why it happened. I’m out of shape for the first time in my life, but all that matters is […]
![A Simple Summer Recipe: Cilantro-Lime Rice Bowls [Wellness]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_20381-e1402931600473.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
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I made this meal for friends two days in a row, and both times it was a hit! It’s perfect for a casual lunch or late-night meal with friends or family. Each bowl can be customized easily, and it’s fun to have everyone in the kitchen for the process. I made the cilantro-lime rice ahead […]
![How To Make the Perfect Blackened Salmon [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_1974-e1402934228451.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
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This is one of my favorite new recipes, both for the flavor and for the teamwork it requires. My wonderful boyfriend, Jameson, is always in charge of the blackened salmon itself. We usually cook together, and this is one of our best dishes. I’m highly sensitive to the massive amount of smoke that the cooking […]
![The Volcano Sushi Roll [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Jamesons-iPhone-571-e1402935014925.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
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The Art of Sushi-Making One of my first jobs in the food service industry was as a server at this tiny sushi restaurant in Euless, Texas. The owners were a married couple from Korea, who had studied the Art of sushi-making in Japan. On slow days, I would spend hours watching Mr. Kim roll sushi. […]