Weeknight 3/5

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.

Nov 26, 20183 min read

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...

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Nov 11, 20182 min read

Candied Pecans

Glazed nuts, candied almonds, cinnamon-sugar pecans, whatever you call them, here are two fool-proof ways to make the best snack for the...

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Nov 11, 20182 min read

Popcornucopia

I was invited to do a cooking demo this weekend focused on fall appetizers. The audience was working moms {this is my jam} so I...

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Nov 4, 20183 min read

Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

In Thailand, tom kha gai is eaten more like a curry instead of a soup, paired with a plate of rice and spooned onto your rice before...

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Oct 22, 20183 min read

Kid Friendly Korean Beef and Coconut Rice

This recipe is a twist on the traditional Korean dish, bulgogi, using ground beef instead of thin slices of sirloin. While bulgogi...

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Oct 22, 20182 min read

Lemon and Garlic Green Beans

I cannot help but make these green beans every week because they are so darn tasty. I've found the trifecta for perfect green beans in...

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Oct 7, 20183 min read

Shrimp, Corn and Potato Chowder

Jim is not a "soup for dinner" kind of guy, so a thumbs up from him tells you this is really really good. This soup is thick, filling and...

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Sep 23, 20182 min read

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...

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Sep 22, 20182 min read

Croque Monsieur

The Croque Monsieur is the most fancy pants grilled ham and cheese sandwich you will ever take a fork and knife to. This impressive...

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Aug 16, 20182 min read

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...

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Aug 9, 20183 min read

Old Fashioned Meatloaf

Before we were married, Jim lived in Houston and had a co-worker named Mike who’s wife would make meatloaf once a week. The day after...

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Aug 3, 20182 min read

Pressure Cooker: Spanish Chicken

Your pressure cooker or instant pot can make getting dinner on the table fast and easy. I have been experimenting with several recipes...

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Jul 8, 20182 min read

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...

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Jul 6, 20183 min read

Chicken Piccata

Pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a creamy lemon-butter sauce spiked with briny capers, all set atop egg noodles in this easy and...

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Jul 2, 20181 min read

Old Bay Shrimp Rolls

These New England Style Shrimp Rolls are well loved in our house. They take no time at all to whip together and taste amazing on a...

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Jul 2, 20182 min read

Panzanella Salad

Italians made up this salad to use up leftover bread and it is brilliant. I feel like any salad made with bread cubes soaked in garlic...

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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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