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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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Chocolate Chip Cast Iron Skillet Cookie
Have you ever dug into a warm ooey gooey chocolate chip skillet cookie? It is heaven! This is an easy recipe for that restaurant-style...
Jul 12, 20192 min read
Open-Face Artichoke and Spinach Sandwich
This is your favorite party dip, scooped onto thick sourdough and served open face for dinner. My kids are in that phase that they don't...
Jul 3, 20192 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...
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...
Jun 28, 20191 min read
Home Run Beef & Broccoli
I had a friend tell me how annoying it was when I post boastful pictures of Bryce willingly eating broccoli on social media. My son loves...
Mar 29, 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...
Mar 27, 20193 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
Steak and Eggs with Saucy Beans
Lately, I've stumbled upon recipes that were awesome, but seemed too simple to even post on my website. As I shared these stories with my...
Feb 8, 20193 min read
Thai Style Pork Salad with Papaya and Mint
It has been years since I made this delicious pork and papaya dinner, I forgot how incredibly easy it comes together. The dressing in...
Jan 31, 20192 min read
Sichuan Braised Tofu with Ground Meat (Mapo Tofu)
You don't have to tell me, I already know what you are thinking. "Tofu?" You may even be making the same squished up face Jim made when I...
Jan 31, 20193 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...
Dec 27, 20182 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
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
Beef Stroganoff
If you're a new cook and the thought of making Beef Stroganoff scares you out of the kitchen, fear not, this recipe is beginner-friendly....
Dec 4, 20183 min read
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
Lasagna Soup
A big bowl of soup nourishes the heart as well as the stomach, spreading that feeling of love and satisfaction all the way through you....
Dec 2, 20182 min read
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