ELIZABETH SCAFURI

In my early twenties I became very interested in cooking. My Plan B life plan was always to go to Culinary School if my Biology degree didn’t pan out. Neither Plan became part of my life path, but that didn’t stop me from teaching myself how to cook. I watched The Food Network all day, every day, focusing on the foundations and techniques of cooking. I experimented with every herb and spice, read cookbooks front to back, and prepared as many dishes as I could. Over the years I have accumulated quite the library of recipes – which I am excited to share with you! After having my daughter, my husband and I bought a small starter home and my love for interior decorating began. I had so many ideas, but with a small budget and being a Stay-At-Home-Mom I decided to take on every task myself. It was immediately clear that this is what I wanted to do with my life – aside from being a wife an mother. I was able to find simplified methods to create the same looks as the professionals, but at a fraction of the cost! Now in our dream home, I haven’t even scratched the surface of the decor projects I have in mind. As I continue to renovate, design, makeover, cook and create, I will share each process and recipe along the way. I would love for you to be a part of my journey!

Chickpea Salad – Puttanesca Style

published 5/8/2020 Italian Puttanesca recipes include olives, garlic, anchovies, capers, and tomatoes. These ingredients create a wonderfully rich and salty sauce for many dishes. I wanted to make a Perfectly Imperfect version using Chickpeas and serving it cold. There are so many unique ways of taking these specific ingredients to serve up a tasty lunch, …

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Mexican Pasta Salad with Avocado Lime Sauce

published 5/4/2020 I love a good pasta salad, especially as a make ahead lunch for the family to just grab out of the fridge, ready to eat. This Perfectly Imperfect recipe has delicious Mexican inspired flavors and lots of nutritious ingredients! It is dairy-free, vegetarian, and if you skip the cheese it’s vegan too!! PREP …

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Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancakes)

published 4/24/2020 Okonomiyaki translates to “grill as you like it” in Japanese. These delicious pancakes are a mix of vegetables, meat, and seafood, typically cooked on a flat top “Teppanyaki” style. The sauces really make the dish and combine all the wonderful flavors together. My Perfectly Imperfect recipe includes pretty basic ingredients (except for  a …

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Easy Biryani

published 4/19/2020 Biryani is a traditional Indian dish of rice, meat, nuts, and dried fruit. My Perfectly Imperfect recipe uses whole Chicken Wings, Chickpeas, Cashews, and Raisins. Make this vegan by just using the Chickpeas. Substitute Chicken legs or thighs if you don’t like Wings. No matter how you make this, it is easy and …

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