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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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Mexican Chicken Soup
As with most cultural recipes, the variations of recipes from family to family can differ significantly. This version of Mexican Chicken...
Dec 16, 20182 min read
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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...
Dec 9, 20183 min read
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Steak and Feta Bowl
This Steak and Feta Bowl with Tahini Cilantro Dressing sounds like something an eccentric world traveler would eat on the regular. I...
Dec 2, 20182 min read
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Reinventing Leftover Turkey
Following Thanksgiving, you may have lots of leftover turkey, and I have eight clever ways to share with you to reinvent those delicious...
Nov 26, 20183 min read
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Skirt Steak with Chimichurri and Carrot Hash
This combination of seared skirt steak on top of carrots with a spicy dressing has appeared on my menu wall too many times to count...
Sep 23, 20182 min read
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Italian Pasta, Greens, and Beans
There are a lot of textures in this pasta dish, which makes it a delight to devour. Frying the fresh Rosemary first, not only infuses the...
Aug 16, 20182 min read
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Garlic and Dill Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Blistered Tomatoes, Lentils and Arugula Salad
This recipe is perfect for Spring and comes together pretty fast and with little effort. For me, a fast and easy recipe this good...
Jul 8, 20182 min read
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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...
Jun 23, 20183 min read
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Avocado Toast with Jammy Egg
Avocado toast is a thing. I don't remember how long ago it was when I first heard about it, but I could not understand what the fuss was...
May 27, 20182 min read
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Restaurant Style Salsa
The best restaurant style salsa has just enough heat to keep you going back for more. It has texture without being too chunky and strikes...
May 24, 20181 min read
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Briney Salmon and Tomato Pasta Salad
Can you call something a salad if it doesn't have greens in it? After making this Warm Couscous and Salmon Salad, I got to thinking what...
May 22, 20182 min read
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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...
May 16, 20182 min read
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Thai Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup
Making this Thai Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup on a weeknight is speedy when you take smart shortcuts. Yes, you could buy a laundry list...
May 15, 20182 min read
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Simple Filet Mignon with Wedge Salad
This should really be two recipe posts because knowing how to craft and serve a perfectly seared Steakhouse filet mignon is a fine skill...
May 13, 20184 min read
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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...
Apr 28, 20182 min read
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Linguine with Shellfish
I am so happy to share this recipe for a seafood pasta dish that tastes like it came from a fine dining restaurant. This pasta dish is...
Apr 24, 20182 min read
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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...
Apr 11, 20182 min read
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Polynesian Salmon
We eat salmon every Monday night and I while I try to remake salmon "new" every week I keep going back to this winning combo of flavors....
Apr 3, 20182 min read
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Perfect Vinaigrette
Most of us need to eat more greens, and it is much easier when you dress your greens with this perfectly simple salad dressing. The best...
Apr 2, 20182 min read
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Gnocchi with Butternut Squash & Kale
Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Kale is hands down one of our favorite meatless meals that I make on a regular basis. This gnocchi dish...
Mar 30, 20182 min read
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