Healthy

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.

Jan 4, 20211 min read

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...

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Jan 4, 20212 min read

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...

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Dec 19, 20203 min read

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...

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Oct 1, 20201 min read

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...

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Sep 26, 20203 min read

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....

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Dec 5, 20192 min read

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...

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Aug 18, 20191 min read

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...

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Aug 18, 20191 min read

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...

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Aug 14, 20192 min read

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...

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Aug 7, 20192 min read

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...

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Jun 28, 20191 min read

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...

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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 27, 20193 min read

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...

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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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Dec 27, 20182 min read

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...

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