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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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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
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
Pork Medallions, Mushrooms and Polenta
We have never been a big mushroom loving family, but something beautiful happens when you saute mushrooms in butter and add Marsala wine....
Mar 6, 20194 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...
Mar 2, 20193 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...
Feb 26, 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,...
Feb 24, 20192 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...
Feb 24, 20191 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...
Feb 3, 20192 min read
Posole Verde
Posole is a comforting Mexican soup with shredded pork and hominy (hulled corn kernels). The hominy is the backbone of this posole soup...
Jan 21, 20193 min read
Buttermilk Pancakes
Pancakes are pretty simple to whip up when you have all the ingredients on hand, but who keeps buttermilk in the fridge? I have two...
Dec 22, 20184 min read
Chocolate Cherry Cake
If you think you don't have time to make a dessert for a gathering this weekend, think again. This Chocolate Cherry Cake is so decadent...
Dec 22, 20182 min read
Cream of Green Chile Soup
This New Mexican Cream of Green Chile Soup rocked my world in 2009 the first time I tasted it in El Paso, Texas. The little downtown cafe...
Dec 21, 20182 min read
Breakfast Bread Pudding
This make-ahead breakfast casserole has been a Christmas morning tradition for the last several years at our house. Another tradition I...
Dec 21, 20183 min read
Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders
Getting my kids to eat what I cook sometimes involves trickery. I hide veggies in sauces and tell them we are eating "chicken" when it's...
Dec 20, 20182 min read
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
Schnitzel and Spaetzle
Classic Wiener schnitzel features a thin, tender veal cutlet coated in ultrafine breadcrumbs and then fried until puffy and golden brown....
Dec 16, 20184 min read
Confetti Shortbread Cookies
I am thankful a coworker pointed me towards this recipe for an easy shortbread cookie which I made in mass this year for two cookie...
Dec 15, 20182 min read
Lamb and Sweet Potato Stew
With a perfect balance of sweet and savory, this Lamb and Sweet Potato Stew hits all the right notes when a cold front blows in. The stew...
Dec 15, 20182 min read
Hot Bean Dip
Can we have a moment of solitude for parents? While not always looking fabulous doing it, I juggle a full-time job and show up for my...
Dec 15, 20182 min read
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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