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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.

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 29, 20181 min read

Honey Bourbon Toddy: Cough Syrup for Grown Ups

When you are miserable with allergies or a cold and need something soothing to sip on at night, I introduce the Honey Bourbon Toddy. This...

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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 20, 20182 min read

Sous Vide Pork Chops

My husband loves Pork Chops, but I fret every time I make them that I will either under cook and poison my entire family or overcook them...

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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 24, 20184 min read

Red Beans and Rice

I am elated to show you the voodoo of red beans and rice. Our goal is replicate the traditional recipe from New Orleans using ingredients...

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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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Sep 21, 20184 min read

Shortcut Bolognese Sauce

For years I have made large quantities of meaty bolognese to enjoy on the weekends, and as leftovers during the week. I've spent big...

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Sep 16, 20183 min read

Chicken and Waffles

If you have never tried a bite of savory chicken with a sweet and spicy crunch paired with a buttermilk waffle, you are seriously missing...

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Sep 10, 20181 min read

Banana Bread

This is a classic recipe, and I wouldn't mess with a classic. I usually make Banana Bread around Easter because instead of allowing the...

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Sep 7, 20183 min read

Umami Burger

There is something magical about umami in food. This is a category of taste that goes beyond sweet, sour, salt, and bitter. Umami, which...

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Sep 4, 20181 min read

Jalapeno Ranch

This Chuy's copycat recipe for Jalapeno Ranch is one of my top pinned recipes and for good reason. It is creamy, spicy, addicting and...

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Sep 1, 20183 min read

Shrimp and Grits

I cannot explain my love for shrimp and grits. For the last decade, I have been enamored by this southern seafood combination. There are...

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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 22, 20181 min read

Better than Coleslaw

I have never been a fan of coleslaw and usually skip it during backyard barbecues and potlucks. The closest I ever got to liking coleslaw...

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