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Welcome to my recipe index where I share my families most favorite meals. Most of these recipes are just so darn tasty that I have repeated them enough times that I discovered where to cut corners, making convenient substitutions that allow me to get dinner served in less than an hour and some in under 30 minutes.
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Jun 23, 20183 min read
Chicken Cacciatore
When Jim and I first met, I started gathering simple recipes to cook for us. Chicken Cacciatore made the early list. It was so easy that...
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Jun 22, 20182 min read
Mexican Pork Tostadas
I first heard of pork tinga ("tinga de puerco," a Mexican dish of spicy shredded meat) at a hip cantina in East Austin featuring interior...
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Jun 20, 20182 min read
Pecan Stuffed Pork Chop with Sweet Potato Mash
When I posted my menu of the week to Instagram I had several followers comment on how excited they were to see how to make this dinner. I...
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Jun 19, 20184 min read
Ricotta Gnocchi
How can you not love gnocchi? I love making big batches of potato gnocchi and freezing them for a quick meal down the road. I finally was...
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Jun 12, 20181 min read
Sloppy Joes
You may think of Sloppy Joes as lowbrow cafeteria food, but they’re still delicious. To make these satisfying hot sandwiches, cook bell...
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Jun 11, 20183 min read
Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk Drop Biscuit Topping
I grew up eating individual chicken pot pies that we pulled out of the freezer and baked in the oven. My favorite part was always the pie...
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Jun 10, 20183 min read
Chicken Provencal
Chicken Provencal is a rustic French dish of chicken simmered with tomatoes, garlic, herbs and olives. You can serve this braise over...
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May 31, 20182 min read
Mustard Chicken in Cream Sauce
The cream sauce in this meal is everything. It's so flavorful and nearly effortless. The sauce is tart with lemon and herby from the...
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May 30, 20182 min read
Beef and Cheddar Empanadas with Spinach Salad
We call these, "Mmmmmpanadas" at our house and my kids think it is hilarious to say. Beef and cheese stuffed inside flaky pastry dough,...
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May 27, 20182 min read
Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti may be a staple on your weekly or monthly menu, it was in my house growing up. I encourage you to try a few of these simple...
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May 18, 20182 min read
Quick Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto and Peas
Is dinner in less than 45 minutes a real possibility? Absolutely. This pasta dinner is super customizable, and you can change it up based...
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May 16, 20182 min read
Orange Beef and Snap Pea Stir Fry
The flavors in this Orange Beef and Snap Pea Stir Fry are so big, bright and spicy sweet. The honey helps to caramelize the beef, while...
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May 3, 20182 min read
Pork Ragu over Creamy Polenta
This is one of my favorite leftover meals, and I do not particularly enjoy leftovers. It cooks low and slow on the stove for three hours...
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Apr 28, 20182 min read
Salmon with Pea Pesto
This photogenic dish has appeared on the menu of my last two Supper Clubs and for good reason. I can literally make this from start to...
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Apr 27, 20182 min read
Creamy Tomato Bisque
On a whim, I decided to make Tomato Basil Bisque and serve alongside a gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. To ensure the kids liked them I...
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Apr 26, 20182 min read
Simple Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is supposed to be a simple dish, but why do most recipes call for complicated trussing techniques and for rotating the...
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Apr 20, 20182 min read
Weeknight Chicken Marsala
I love this Chicken Marsala because it is a swoon-worthy one-pot dinner that is stunningly simple to make. With its creamy sauce spiked...
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Apr 18, 20182 min read
Asian Style Short Ribs
I love eating really good food and even more so enjoy serving really good food to my friends and family. A meal that tastes like it has...
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Apr 16, 20183 min read
Pot Roast Perfected
Sorry mom, but my pot roast is perfect. This recipe is a mashup of several excellent recipes I have tested over the last decade and I...
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Apr 11, 20182 min read
Charred Green Beans
You may be thinking this does not look or sound that exciting but you would be so very wrong. The green beans are tossed with red bell...
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