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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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Sloppy Joes
You may think of Sloppy Joes as lowbrow cafeteria food, but they’re still delicious. To make these satisfying hot sandwiches, cook bell...
Jun 12, 20181 min read
Chicken Provencal
Chicken Provencal is a rustic French dish of chicken simmered with tomatoes, garlic, herbs and olives. You can serve this braise over...
Jun 10, 20183 min read
Flank Steak with Garlic-Anchovy Butter
I am so happy to share these simple solutions to successfully cooking a flank steak for dinner. When I sear flank steak on the stove the...
Jun 6, 20182 min read
Mustard Chicken in Cream Sauce
The cream sauce in this meal is everything. It's so flavorful and nearly effortless. The sauce is tart with lemon and herby from the...
May 31, 20182 min read
Beef and Cheddar Empanadas with Spinach Salad
We call these, "Mmmmmpanadas" at our house and my kids think it is hilarious to say. Beef and cheese stuffed inside flaky pastry dough,...
May 30, 20182 min read
Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti may be a staple on your weekly or monthly menu, it was in my house growing up. I encourage you to try a few of these simple...
May 27, 20182 min read
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
Quick Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto and Peas
Is dinner in less than 45 minutes a real possibility? Absolutely. This pasta dinner is super customizable, and you can change it up based...
May 18, 20182 min read
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
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
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
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
Creamy Tomato Bisque
On a whim, I decided to make Tomato Basil Bisque and serve alongside a gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. To ensure the kids liked them I...
Apr 27, 20182 min read
Simple Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is supposed to be a simple dish, but why do most recipes call for complicated trussing techniques and for rotating the...
Apr 26, 20182 min read
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
Weeknight Chicken Marsala
I love this Chicken Marsala because it is a swoon-worthy one-pot dinner that is stunningly simple to make. With its creamy sauce spiked...
Apr 20, 20182 min read
Asian Style Short Ribs
I love eating really good food and even more so enjoy serving really good food to my friends and family. A meal that tastes like it has...
Apr 18, 20182 min read
Creamy Dill Dressing
As it turns out, this dressing is good on anything. 3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard...
Apr 12, 20181 min read
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
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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