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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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Garlic and Dill Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Blistered Tomatoes, Lentils and Arugula Salad
This recipe is perfect for Spring and comes together pretty fast and with little effort. For me, a fast and easy recipe this good...
Jul 8, 20182 min read
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Chicken Piccata
Pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a creamy lemon-butter sauce spiked with briny capers, all set atop egg noodles in this easy and...
Jul 6, 20183 min read
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Old Bay Shrimp Rolls
These New England Style Shrimp Rolls are well loved in our house. They take no time at all to whip together and taste amazing on a...
Jul 2, 20181 min read
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Panzanella Salad
Italians made up this salad to use up leftover bread and it is brilliant. I feel like any salad made with bread cubes soaked in garlic...
Jul 2, 20182 min read
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Chicken Cacciatore
When Jim and I first met, I started gathering simple recipes to cook for us. Chicken Cacciatore made the early list. It was so easy that...
Jun 23, 20183 min read
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Mexican Pork Tostadas
I first heard of pork tinga ("tinga de puerco," a Mexican dish of spicy shredded meat) at a hip cantina in East Austin featuring interior...
Jun 22, 20182 min read
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Pecan Stuffed Pork Chop with Sweet Potato Mash
When I posted my menu of the week to Instagram I had several followers comment on how excited they were to see how to make this dinner. I...
Jun 20, 20182 min read
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Ricotta Gnocchi
How can you not love gnocchi? I love making big batches of potato gnocchi and freezing them for a quick meal down the road. I finally was...
Jun 19, 20184 min read
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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
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Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk Drop Biscuit Topping
I grew up eating individual chicken pot pies that we pulled out of the freezer and baked in the oven. My favorite part was always the pie...
Jun 11, 20183 min read
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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
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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
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Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas
I love my pressure cooker (some people use an Instapot, it is the same thing) because it makes short work of dinner, including my...
Jun 3, 20183 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Avocado Toast with Jammy Egg
Avocado toast is a thing. I don't remember how long ago it was when I first heard about it, but I could not understand what the fuss was...
May 27, 20182 min read
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Restaurant Style Salsa
The best restaurant style salsa has just enough heat to keep you going back for more. It has texture without being too chunky and strikes...
May 24, 20181 min read
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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
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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
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