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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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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...
Nov 11, 20182 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...
Nov 4, 20183 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...
Oct 29, 20181 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...
Oct 22, 20183 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...
Oct 22, 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...
Oct 20, 20182 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...
Oct 7, 20183 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...
Sep 24, 20184 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...
Sep 23, 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...
Sep 22, 20182 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...
Sep 21, 20184 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...
Sep 16, 20183 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...
Sep 10, 20181 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...
Sep 7, 20183 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...
Sep 4, 20181 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...
Sep 1, 20183 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...
Aug 16, 20182 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...
Aug 9, 20183 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...
Aug 3, 20182 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...
Jul 22, 20181 min read
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