Leslie Eatsss

Cheers to the weekend! After a fun Saturday we are looking to chill very hard today and sip on some 🍊
I made my own mocktail with their CBD blood orange flavor & it kinda tastes like a creamsickle bar. & makes me feel like I’m on vacation🌴
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YOU NEED:
1 can blood orange
1 tsp vanilla
Juice from 1/2 orange
1 tbsp lime juice
sprig of mint 🍃

Friday breakfast always hits different than the other days of the week. Today I made my version of Eggs Florentine toast topped with chili onion crunch and lots of dill. This dish comes together so quickly and I can make about 4 at a time in my skillet if I’m hosting friends for brunch. And, if you haven’t tried the chili crunch, this is your sign to go buy some🛒 Check out the recipe below and have a great Friday!
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2 cups of spinach
Olive oil (as needed)
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 egg
1 slice of sourdough bread (toasted)
1 tbsp TJ’s chili onion crunch
1 tbsp fresh dill
Salt/pepper (as needed)
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In a skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil and sauté the spinach until tender. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Next, make a little indent in the cooked spinach mound and crack an egg in the middle. Cover the pan for a few minutes and let the egg cook. Once the egg is cooked to your liking, transfer the spinach and egg to your sourdough toast. Top toast with salt/pepper, chili onion crunch, and dill. Enjoy!

Reception followed the ceremony where we had a private dinner filled with beautiful flowers from 🌸 We obviously had to have for our wedding favors and a cake. The rest of the night was filled with toasts, food, dancing, and a whole lot of fun💃🏼

Our ceremony was held on the rooftop of the hotel with a gorgeous NYC backdrop. Our original wedding was on a boat so I definitely wanted some sort of outdoor ceremony and was perfect. My cousin was our officiant and my mom walked me down the aisle🖤
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Even though our day was smaller than originally planned, everything was amazing and Corey and I both felt so lucky to share this day with a small group of family and friends.

The first look was one of my favorite parts of our wedding day. Swipe to see Corey’s reaction seeing me in my dress for the first time🖤
Leading up to the wedding I kept telling him I think he’s gonna cry when he sees me in my dress. But, in true Corey form he kept it together 😂 I think we were both so excited and nervous for this day we couldn’t help but smile and laugh.

Scenes from all the pre-wedding prep on our wedding day. 📸

Warning - this account is about to be flooded with wedding photos. Proceed with caution 💍🖤👰‍♀️📸

And just like that, our vacation in miami is over and we are back home in NJ. We had a great time filled with amazing food, good weather, and a little bit of sunburn. Our last night of vacation we dined at and it was such a vibe 🔥
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▪️ali nazik
▪️fried calamari
▪️aegean white sangria
▪️manti dumplings
▪️moussaka

Dinner at 🐟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
▪️sweet corn spoon bread
▪️coconut shrimp
▪️surf n’ turf burger
▪️grilled octopus
▪️mai tai shark bite
▪️finding nico

First night in miami was amazing! Dinner at did not disappoint and I have to thank for that! Everything we ordered was insanely good and we will definitely be back again. I’m still dreaming of the miso-glazed sea bass and definitely trying to replicate the recipe when I get home.
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▪️wagyu carpaccio
▪️spice market 🍹
▪️ fried 🍆+ zucchini chips
▪️ miso-marinated sea bass
▪️ crispy Brussels sprouts

Some pre-flight greens before our trip to Miami this morning! This is our first time back on a plane in over a year and I’m so excited to get away for a few days for Corey’s birthday. Pleaseeee let me know all your Miami recommendations in the comments ✌🏼🌴

Happy 4th of July everyone! Wishing you a wonderful Sunday filled with friends, family, and lots of food :) Sharing this sweet and savory broccoli salad recipe for anyone who needs a last minute side dish. Most times this salad has bacon in it, but I didn’t have any on hand and it still turned out just as good. There is just something about this sweet salad that I can’t get enough of 😋 Check out the recipe below⚡️
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YOU NEED:
1 head of broccoli, chopped into pieces
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup rasins
1/4 cup crushed almonds
1/2 cup mayonnaise (vegan or regular)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp white vinegar
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In a medium bowl add the broccoli, red onion, raisins, and crushed almonds and set aside. Prepared dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, sugar, and white vinegar until combined. Stir into the salad ingredients.
Let the salad chill in the fridge for a few hours - overnight is best if you have the time!

This holiday weekend calls for all the buns 🌭 Hiding under this delicious purple sesame slaw are some Spicy Italian Sausages I picked up from Costco. I mean, have you ever left Costco empty handed? Not me 😂 This easy lunch recipe is sure to become a fast favorite! You can meal prep the slaw & sausages the day before you serve to make for an ever quicker lunchtime option. Check out the recipe below⚡️
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Spicy Italian Sausage
1/2 head purple cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp ginger powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Toasted sesame seeds for topping
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•Combine all ingredients minus the cabbage & scallions in a medium sized bowl. Whisk together and taste for acidity and seasoning then adjust as needed.
•Pour the dressing mixture over the shredded cabbage and mix well. Let the slaw marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
•When you are ready to eat, serve slaw on top of the grilled spicy sausages. Enjoy!✌🏻

Since I shared my favorite Bloody Mary from yesterday, I had to give some love to their AMAZING buttermilk pancakes. They are so perfect AND are a must-order at Phoenicia Diner, along with the Bloody Mary obviously. Save this post and let me know if you take a trip upstate to dine at this perfect little diner✌🏻

This is the best Bloody Mary I’ve EVER had and its from in upstate NY. A perfect Bloody Mary is hard to find, but this one checks all the boxes and is actually really delicious. It could be the Vly Creek Vodka or the Migliorelli Tomato juice - one thing’s for sure this is the brunch drink I’m alwayssss craving!
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Let me know in the comments where you’ve had the best Bloody Mary!🍅

Last night I tried my luck at making Japchae with these delicious sweet potato noodles recommended. The meal turned out so good I’m making it again tonight 😂
Check out my stories for step-by-step how I made this delicious noodle bowl.
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Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli
2 carrots, peeled/ribbons
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 cups peeled shrimp
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Sauce:
1/4 cup tamari
1.5 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp sesame oil

Sliding into the week with these ham and cheese sliders🔥They are easy to make and a quick fix for a weeknight meal. You can switch up the ingredients based on what you have on hand, but I always gravitate to ham or pulled pork in these sliders.
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Check out the recipe below & let me know your favorite slider combo! Is it classic ham & cheese? Or are you a pulled pork fan like me😋
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YOU NEED:
1/3 cup melted butter
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 pack rolls
1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
1/2 pound Swiss cheese
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LET’S BAKE!
•Preheat the oven to 350° and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
•In a small bowl mix the butter, honey, mustard, and poppy seeds until combined.
•Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half and place the bottom in the prepared baking dish.
•Layer on half of the ham, then the cheese, and then then the remaining ham.
•Place the tops of the rolls onto the dish and brush throughly with butter mixture. •Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. •After 15 minutes, remove the foil and allow the dish to bake for 10 more minutes.
•Remove sliders from the oven, and serve immediately. Enjoy✌🏻

the most delicious almond cookies you didn’t know you needed🍪
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If you are looking for a quick cookie recipe this is the one! And you probably have all of these ingredients in your kitchen right now. So check out the recipe below and let me know if you make them✌🏻
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YOU NEED:
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups flour
Almonds for topping
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LET’S BAKE!
Preheat oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl beat together the butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, and salt until creamy. Add in the remaining dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure the cookie size and roll into balls. Place the balls of dough on baking sheet and top each with one almond.
Bake for 12 minutes or until slightly brown around the edges. Let cool & ENJOY!

✨CHOCOLATE SEA SALT BISCOTTIS✨
Starting the day with some coffee and fresh baked biscottis topped with all the chocolate and sea salt. Coffee + chocolate is definitely the ultimate flavor combo in my opinion🤤 The latest drink I’ve been making at home is + vanilla ☕️ Sooooo good!
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YOU NEED:
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp almond extract
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp sea salt for topping
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LET’S BAKE!
Preheat oven to 325° and prepare a lined baking sheet. I use holy sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside. Next, mix together eggs and sugar with a hand mixer and slowly incorporate the flour. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer biscotti mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into 2 logs. Bake for 30 minutes then remove from oven to cool. Once cooled, slice loaves diagonally and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, then add chocolate drizzles & sea salt. Enjoy!
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Yesterday was my first wedding dress fitting back at in NYC! Because our wedding has been delayed a few times I was so nervous this dress wouldn’t fit anymore since it’s been over a year! But all went well & I’m super excited for our wedding this May. Overall the whole first fitting experience was great & the ladies at Pronovias made me feel extra safe with all of their COVID precautions 🖤

Any other brides out there? 👰‍♀️💍⚡️

Sharing some local business love today! has become a new favorite jersey city spot for all the Italian eats. This here is the #9 stacked with mortadella, soppressata, provolone, roasted peppers, arugula, olive oil & vinegar. SO GOOD! We’ve also tried the #1 (delishhh) & #14 (with fried chicken cutlet) and would definitely order those again.
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Be sure to check out the prepared foods like the meatballs or chicken parm. The meatballs honestly gave Carbone’s meatballs a run for their money! I only wish we still lived in Hamilton Park so I could pick up a sandwich and an ice cream from all within walking distance from each other🍦
P.S. if you are sensitive to dairy like I am, always gotta take my digestive enzymes from .co when I’m getting down with some cheese 🧀 Works like a charm✨

Another açaí bowl saves the day🙌🏼
I love using the frozen fruit packs from because it’s takes the guess work out of creating a delicious smoothie bowl for breakfast. And all I need to do is add my favorite toppings😋
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YOU NEED:
• açaí super fruit pack
• 1/2 cup frozen berries
• 1 frozen banana
• splash of almond milk
⚡️pulse all ingredients in blender⚡️
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TOPPINGS:
•blueberries
•granola
•hazelnut spread

Happy Friday! What a long week it was, but we officially made it to the weekend. Since our Christmas plans didn’t happen over the holiday, we are finally celebrating over the weekend with the family. Which means I wanna try making more macarons 🤤 I’m leaning towards making chocolate, vanilla, and pistachio. Any flavor suggestions? I need inspiration pleaseeee⚡️

I know we should be focusing on healthy snacks right now - new year new me…but I think these salted chocolate chip cookies are too good not to share. And I need my desserts 🍪 Most of my cooking revolves around diary free ingredients & I love when I can cook up delicious desserts that no one would guess are .
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Coconut oil and butter are my go-to for all things baking. Obsessssssed. If you haven’t tried kitehill you must run to the store and pick some up. Their French onion dip is on another level 🤤 Long story short, check out the recipe below for these salted chocolate chip cookies & have a great evening🤍
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YOU NEED:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil, room temp
3 tbsp almond milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup dairy-free chips
Flaky sea salt for topping
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LET’S BAKE!
Preheat oven to 350 and prepare a lined baking sheet. I use holy sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixer or medium bowl, cream together sugars, coconut oil, almond milk & vanilla. Next, slowly mix in the remaining dry ingredient until smooth. Then, stir in the chocolate chips. Throw the mixture into the fridge for about 10 minutes to firm up the dough. Use a tbsp to scoop cookie dough & roll into balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden around the edges. Enjoy ✌🏻

Happy New Year Everyone! Today is back to work for most people, and I’m kinda sad the break is already over. It’s been great to do nothing for the past week, but I guess it’s time to get back to our normal routines. Maybe 😂 Over the holiday I made this delicious cranberry punch that is my new favorite brunch drink. Add your favorite vodka or rum and you are good to go! Cheers 🥂
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YOU NEED:
3 cups cranberry juice
1/2 limeade concentrate
2 cups lime
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 lemon juice
1 cup cranberries
5 orange slices

Looks like Santa stopped by our house last night🍪🎅🏻
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday today no matter how you are celebrating this year! We will be spending the day at our place watching all the holiday movies & cooking up some beef Wellington for dinner 🍽 What’s everyone’s holiday plans today??❤️

2 days till Christmas & I’m finally done with gift wrapping!🎁 This year I didn’t go too crazy with wrapping supplies - just used leftover paper from last Christmas & picked up a few fun bows + ribbons.
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What’s your gift wrapping status? Still shopping? Wrapped some? Wrapped none?
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Growing up, whenever my mom would get a coffee at our local shop she would always get me a biscotti. My favorite flavor was chocolate walnut & for some reason I always thought they were difficult to make at home. Well, they are not 😂 Quite easy actually & so easy to modify. Check out the recipe below to make your own!
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YOU NEED:
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp almond extract
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
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LET’S BAKE!
Preheat oven to 325° and prepare a lined baking sheet. I use holy sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside. Next, mix together eggs and sugar with a hand mixer and slowly incorporate the flour. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer biscotti mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into 2 logs. Bake for 30 minutes then remove from oven to cool. Once cooled, slice loaves diagonally and place cut side down on the baking sheet. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, then add chocolate drizzles. Enjoy!

It’s finally the weekend🥳
& I’ll be focused on mastering the art of macaron making! Honestly, they are pretty easy to make but it’s all in the details to get them just right. What’s your favorite macaron flavor⁉️
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✨Let me know in the comments ✨
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Last night I had the pleasure of attending an awesome holiday cookie workshop hosted by .1868 + + . These cookies turned out so GOOD & the center is a Grinch inspired white chocolate ganache topped with .1868 holiday sprinkles. I’ll definitely be leaving these for 🎅🏻 on Christmas Eve 😉
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The recipe for the base cookie is super easy and I hope you give it a try when you make next! thank you for sharing your recipe and guiding us through such a fun evening❤️
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Ingredients:
½ cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
½ cup Powdered Sugar
1-1/2 tsp Vanilla
1-1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
¼ tsp Salt
2 tbsp Water