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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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Spaghetti Squash in the Pressure Cooker
I have been a hold out on spaghetti squash, and wouldn't even consider it as an alternative to pasta. What was I thinking? 2020 was an...
Jan 4, 20211 min read
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Hamachi Shooters
In early 2013, Jim and I had some dear friends over for dinner, just two months after our first child was born. Our friends were...
Jan 4, 20212 min read
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Zuppa Toscana Lightened Up
If you are searching for a comforting soup that is light on calories and fat, I've altered Zuppa Toscana, a fan favorite, to make it...
Dec 19, 20203 min read
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
I am so happy that I took my friend's suggestion of ordering the Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad at Doc B's Restaurant + Bar. They have...
Oct 1, 20201 min read
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Pork Chops with Hard Cider Pan Sauce, Roasted Fennel-Apple Salad
We have loved our local Austin Eastciders Honey Cider this summer, and as we move into Fall, I wanted to find a way to cook with it....
Sep 26, 20203 min read
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Chipotle Steak Salad
This post began after we enjoyed one heck of a salad! I think the star of the dish was the burst of smokey, spicy and sweet salad...
Dec 5, 20192 min read
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Crab Tostadas
Crab anything sounds intimidating and fancy, doesn't it? I think it is necessary to spend the extra money for lump crabmeat, sold in...
Aug 18, 20191 min read
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Easy Black Bean Soup
Sometimes recipes are developed over time, after many failures and "close, but not there yet" attempts. I made this Black Bean Soup to...
Aug 18, 20191 min read
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Seared Scallops with Pickled Peppers and Onions
Scallops can be a little pricey but if you watch, they do go on sale every now and then. This was one of those times that Whole Foods was...
Aug 14, 20192 min read
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Cod with Herb-Butter Sauce and Lemon-Garlic Green Beans
I love this meal so much. The cod has a nice crust and big flavor pan sauce that compliments these green beans that I have posted about...
Aug 7, 20192 min read
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Citrus Shrimp Grain Bowl
A marinade that doubles as a dressing makes this dinner bowl quick and easy. Substitute any protein you like, and substitute any grain...
Jun 28, 20191 min read
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Shallot Vinaigrette
This vinaigrette is five simple ingredients that taste elegant and complex. You can literally put it on everything from salad to grain...
Jun 28, 20191 min read
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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...
Mar 29, 20192 min read
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Garlic and Caper Skillet Salmon with Carrot Puree
It takes a darn good recipe to get me excited about a veggie side dish. I am drawn towards an amazing main, then have to work at finding...
Mar 27, 20193 min read
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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...
Mar 2, 20193 min read
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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...
Feb 26, 20192 min read
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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,...
Feb 24, 20192 min read
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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...
Feb 24, 20191 min read
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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...
Feb 3, 20192 min read
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Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
When I read that a Bon Appetit food editor makes this Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup weekly I knew he had found a gem and...
Dec 27, 20182 min read
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