Feed a Crowd 2/4

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.

Jun 28, 20191 min read

Shallot Vinaigrette

This vinaigrette is five simple ingredients that taste elegant and complex. You can literally put it on everything from salad to grain...

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Mar 29, 20192 min read

Pickled Red Onions and the Salad they Made Whole

I always think of my friend Dana who adores pickled red onions every time I eat them. We once discovered a cheater method for making them...

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Mar 6, 20194 min read

Pork Medallions, Mushrooms and Polenta

We have never been a big mushroom loving family, but something beautiful happens when you saute mushrooms in butter and add Marsala wine....

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Mar 2, 20193 min read

Chicken Stew with Peppers and Capers

How many more ways can we dress up a boring boneless, skinless, chicken breast? Harper would say "one-million-zillion" and she would be...

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Feb 26, 20192 min read

Sweet and Tart Kale Salad

In September of 2010 a friend delivered to me the most delicious kale salad that I never got to try. Through circumstances beyond my...

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Feb 24, 20192 min read

Chicken Kabobs with Peanut Sauce

My kids think anything on a skewer is fun to eat. With a coconut milk marinade and a sweet peanut butter dipping sauce,...

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Feb 24, 20191 min read

Rainbows and Butterflies Pasta Salad

There are so many reasons why family dinners are important, but in terms of getting my kids to become good eaters, sharing a meal starts...

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Feb 3, 20192 min read

Moroccan Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Warm up your home and your family with a hot bowl full of healthy vegetables and hearty shredded chicken. Spiced with cumin, curry, and...

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Jan 21, 20193 min read

Posole Verde

Posole is a comforting Mexican soup with shredded pork and hominy (hulled corn kernels). The hominy is the backbone of this posole soup...

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Dec 22, 20184 min read

Buttermilk Pancakes

Pancakes are pretty simple to whip up when you have all the ingredients on hand, but who keeps buttermilk in the fridge? I have two...

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Dec 22, 20182 min read

Chocolate Cherry Cake

If you think you don't have time to make a dessert for a gathering this weekend, think again. This Chocolate Cherry Cake is so decadent...

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Dec 21, 20182 min read

Cream of Green Chile Soup

This New Mexican Cream of Green Chile Soup rocked my world in 2009 the first time I tasted it in El Paso, Texas. The little downtown cafe...

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Dec 21, 20183 min read

Breakfast Bread Pudding

This make-ahead breakfast casserole has been a Christmas morning tradition for the last several years at our house. Another tradition I...

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Dec 20, 20182 min read

Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders

Getting my kids to eat what I cook sometimes involves trickery. I hide veggies in sauces and tell them we are eating "chicken" when it's...

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Dec 16, 20182 min read

Mexican Chicken Soup

As with most cultural recipes, the variations of recipes from family to family can differ significantly. This version of Mexican Chicken...

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Dec 16, 20184 min read

Schnitzel and Spaetzle

Classic Wiener schnitzel features a thin, tender veal cutlet coated in ultrafine breadcrumbs and then fried until puffy and golden brown....

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Dec 15, 20182 min read

Confetti Shortbread Cookies

I am thankful a coworker pointed me towards this recipe for an easy shortbread cookie which I made in mass this year for two cookie...

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Dec 15, 20182 min read

Lamb and Sweet Potato Stew

With a perfect balance of sweet and savory, this Lamb and Sweet Potato Stew hits all the right notes when a cold front blows in. The stew...

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Dec 15, 20182 min read

Hot Bean Dip

Can we have a moment of solitude for parents? While not always looking fabulous doing it, I juggle a full-time job and show up for my...

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Dec 9, 20183 min read

Homemade Stock

I never run out of the versatile Better than Bouillon in both beef and chicken flavors. The organic roasted chicken base can be mixed...

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