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Appetizers 
a glass of green tea milk tea with boba and a straw

Drinks 
loaded grilled shrimp salad with tomatoes, avocado, beans, cheese, and grilled corn in a large wood bowl

Salads 
protein balls on a square white platter with a green napkin and sprinkles

Snacks 

Entrees 
Lavender earl grey tea is the shining star of this easy homemade cupcakes recipe, made famous at Georgetown Cupcakes! Get the cupcakes recipe here.

Desserts 
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a grilled strip steak with a peach and bowl of salt behind it topped with peach chimichurri

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Here you’ll find healthyish recipes the whole family will love. Browse here for tasty, protein-packed, savory dishes with the occasional treat, ’cause this Southern foodie loves to eat!

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Farro Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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Maple Air Fryer Pears

a stack of chocolate covered nut bars with chocolate chips

Nutty Chocolate Bars

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Mango Beef Curry (aka Marrakesh Beef)

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The Best Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

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Italian Sausage Soup with Ravioli

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