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Buttenut squash is a fall favorite. Panera's butternut squash soup is deliciously decadent and full of flavor. Meet its rival! My vegan butternut squash soup is delicious and guilt free!

Panera Copycat Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

This spicy honey garlic salmon is the perfect weeknight meal! Full on flavor but light on clean-up, this tasty salmon will be out on your dinner table in under 20 minutes with zero dishes to wash!

Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil

A perfect take on the popular Panera Lemon Chicken Orzo soup! A healthy and fresh soup bursting with bright lemony flavors and tender orzo pasta!

Panera Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

These creamy and fluffy Russian cheesecake pancakes are the perfect start to any morning! Full of probiotics and good for you fats, these babies are the ultimate low carb treat for any child, parent or any picky eater!

Low Carb Russian Cheesecake Pancakes (Syrniki)

This recipe for elderberry syrup calls for the magic of the Instant Pot. In just a few short minutes and some yummy ingredients you will have a super tasty immune boosting mixture that is perfect for these awful flu filled months!

How to Make Elderberry Syrup in the Instant Pot

$This Instant Pot Pho is a game changer! Full of authentic flavors but with half the fat and a fraction of the time it takes a classic pho to cook! Learn the secret techniques and flavors behind an authentic pho. Say hello to your new favorite chicken soup!$

How to Make Instant Pot Pho (Chicken Version)

Greek Whole Roasted Branzino

BBQ Teriyaki Marinated Grilled Chicken and the Most Versatile Spice Mix Ever

My Asian Style Grilled and Marinated Flank Steak is full of flavor, texture and that mmmmmm savory umami balance on your palate that makes you beg for more and more.

Asian Style Grilled and Marinated Flank Steak

Shish Tawook Kebobs from the Girl and the Kitchen

Healthy Persian Chicken Kebabs

This super healthy Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl is loaded with good for you veggies, wholesome Minute® Ready to Serve White & Red Quinoa and a delicious and tangy balsamic glaze. Lunch will never be a boring salad again!

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Tuscan Mussels and Shrimp. Girl and the Kitchen-

Tuscan steamed Mussels and Shrimp

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Where we started... Where we are.... . This first

Where we started...
Where we are....
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This first photo popped up on my feed as a memory from four years ago. I had just left my corporate job and somehow word spread and everybody wanted me to meal prep for them. To be honest I was very hesitant as I didn’t think this is where I wanted to be. I wanted to be a really spectacular food blogger and that’s why I wanted to dedicate all my time.🌟
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🌟But life strikes you in really peculiar Ways. And I decided with the push of my husband and being five months pregnant I would try cooking for clients for the week. I started working with clients who needed food geared towards special diets I had a lot of cancer clients which were near and dear to my heart because I lost my mom to cancer many years prior. I had a lot of diabetic clients who I slowly continue to teach how to low carb. And I had a lot of families who just needed to teach their kids how to eat well.
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🌟 A month after I started I had seven clients and a waitlist. I knew that I needed to hire because not only was my client list getting bigger but so was my belly. I knew that when I delivered my baby I would need to have somebody who would replace me for my clients. I also knew that because I had created such a unique experience full of customization for my clients I would have to expand and the only way to do that was to teach and mentor people to work the way that I did with my clients.❤️
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🌟 so I decided that I would have a woman owned company And operated Company because there just wasn’t enough incredible women who were mentored and built up to succeed in this industry instead of yelled at and tormented in so many restaurant kitchens. I never thought I would be able to build a team like I have today. I never thought I would love the girls that work for me like my own sisters. We are truly one big family who share joys of each other and also deeply care for each other
🌟The last photo and video above are from a several course meal from this weekend where I brought together a team of three talented chefs and two incredible servers who were able to make this a very special night for someone very special to me unforgettable.❤️❤️

Events are where my chefs and I get to show off ou

Events are where my chefs and I get to show off out best chops 😂 and this event was nothing less! We kicked off our summer catering season with a 🔥
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✅ heirloom tomato bruschetta
✅ gorgeous charcuterie platter
✅ Bloody Mary shooters with sous vide shrimp
✅Arancini with Zucchini Pesto Salad, Fresno Dust and Creamy Tomato Sauce
✅ Pork belly sliders with Fig and Onion Jam and Roasted Fennel
✅Langostine Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
✅ Honey and Tamari Glazed Skewers with Peanut Lime Sauce
✅Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes with Smoky Aioli
✅Blini with Quail Eggs, Dill Creme Fraiche and Salmon Roe
✅ Mini Waffles with Karage Chicken and Maple Siracha Bourbon Aioliand Kale Slaw
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Did ya get enough 🤪 this is only the beginning!!!
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Are you in the Chi Town area?!?! Cuz we are doing parties ALL SUMMER LONG!
Give me a buzz for more info! 🌟

Figured there were a few new faces here so here’

Figured there were a few new faces here so here’s a few words about me!
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Hi! I’m Mila!✋
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I was born in the former USSR republic of Moldova. I came here when I was 7. I lived in Austria and Italy while immigrating here. And yes I remember everything! 😜
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I’m married to my first true love. We have been together for almost 19 years and married for 10. We have two munchkins! Charlie (a girl and my twin) Marcel (my little 3 year old Tasmanian devil)
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I am not a natural blond.
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I started Girl and the Kitchen as a good blog back in 2012 with no intention of ever doing private cheffing! I went off and started working for myself in 2017 and just happened to start private cheffing by accident. A month later I had a full schedule! I hired more chefs and we became a full weekly meal prep company as well as boutique catering (check out my events highlights reel to see our events!)
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I love cooking but I REALLY LOVE teaching! I just launched my own online cooking course (think Mila on Netflix ) Shoot me a note to chat about it!🎥
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My favorite food is polenta and risotto. With Mac and cheese as a close second. Despite eating a low carb diet my favorite foods will always be my ultimate cheats 😝
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I have competed on Food Network and been featured on ABC, FOX, CBS and WGN! .
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That’s all folks! Comment down below to ask any questions!!!

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I have to admit everywhere I go I always try and t

I have to admit everywhere I go I always try and take that perfect Instagram photo. The city of Austin is incredible for that there’s lots of cute little places in murals where you can take amazing photos.❤️
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However you wanna know my dirty little secret! I actually am not the best at capturing these kinds of moments 🤦‍♀️it takes me several shots in several different poses until I look what I consider Instagram worthy.
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However The most important thing is capturing the moment in it’s true honesty. And not having it be too contrived! That is Instagram magic🌟🌟🌟.
.I’m just happy that so many incredible influencers are coming out with the truth about taking photos and how many of them are contrived.
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My friend @jogrange completely changed my outlook on being comfortable with yourself by being yourself! Thanks @jogrange for inspiring us other Instagram Peeps to feel normal when our photos aren’t 100%❤️oh also the biggest coincidence this wall is in front of the Austin famous @joscoffee 😃
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See this glorious photo it only took eight shots to get it that’s good because my husband kept moving to different positions😁😁😁 Scroll through the other photos to see the mini other tries that we had of this photo until we finally landed on this one.
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Sometimes... I need a cookie. It doesn’t happen

Sometimes... I need a cookie. It doesn’t happen very often. But when it does these gooey chocolate chip cookies are IT!❤️❤️❤️
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Here is WHY these cookies are the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.
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✅the flour... or rather the amount of flour is the key here!
✅salt: I add a good amount of salt to really bring out the flavor of these gloriously sexy cookies
✅butter (duh): there are 2 kinds of butter here and they are both super important
✅the chocolate: bittersweet and in chunks for the ultimate gourmet bakery feel
✅espresso to really bring out that flavor
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Want the whole recipe? Head on to my story and swipe up!
Want the RECIPE AND AN AWESOME HOW TO VIDEO? DM about the chance to join my awesome on demand cooking course ❤️

I may have been slightly MIA... but part of my “

I may have been slightly MIA... but part of my “job” is to eat and travel and I take that quite seriously!!! 😉
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For hubby’s bday this year... I decided to surprise him with a trip to awesome Austin!
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✅We ate... A LOT
✅We Walked ... A LOT
✅We rented motorcycles and bicycles
✅And we are a lot 😹😹😹
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Over the next few days I will be sharing some of our favorite meal experiences :) and I promise they aren’t the Uber fancy kind ❤️
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Comment below and Let me know what you want to know about my trip🌟🌟🌟

✋ATTENTION DROOL WORTHY POST!✋ . Craving Baja

✋ATTENTION DROOL WORTHY
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Craving Baja fish tacos all day every day!!!! Baja fish tacos are actually super easy to make even at home!!!! There are a few tips to follow but these beer battered fish tacos have crunch, flavor and they are incredibly moist!
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✅get the right fish! Choices like cod, mahi or even catfish work beautifully!
✅you gotta beer batter them! That beer batter just gives it that unique texture and flavor!!!
✅deep frying is the only way to achieve a good crunch factor! And super easy to do at home as by long as you follow my simple instructions!
✅and you gotta have the slaw! It add more crunch and a delicious flavor!
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I’ll be linking the recipe in my instastories so head over there and make sure swipe up to get all the nitty gritty recipe deets!

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