Category: recipes
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Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos
I think that everyone needs a really good steak taco recipe in their back pocket, and this one is mine. Skirt steak is one of my favorite cuts for tacos because it has that big, beefy flavor and a loose grain (i.e. the muscle fibers are more open and pronounced), which makes it especially great…
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Shallot Tomato Jam
This Shallot Tomato Jam is such a simple recipe that elevates everything that you put it on. I love using grape tomatoes here, because they’re naturally sweet, and have a lower water content compared to cherry tomatoes, so they cook down into the most concentrated jammy texture! INGREDIENTS: – 1/2 medium-sized Shallot – 1 lb…
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Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS – 10 oz Cheese Tortellini, fully cooked – 1/2 cup Mozzarella Pearls – 1/2 cup Cubed Parmesan Cheese – 1/2 cup Bell Pepper, sliced – 1/3 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts, roughly chopped – 1/2 cup Whole Pepperoncinis, sliced – 1/4 cup Salami, sliced – 1/4 cup Uncured Pepperoni, sliced – 1 cup Italian Dressing…
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Lobster Rolls
There is nothing better than enjoying a lobster roll in the summer, but for those of us that live anywhere other than a coastal state, it’s not something that we’re able to regularly enjoy! However, lobster rolls are so much easier to make at home than you would think. Where Can I Find High-Quality Lobster?…
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Easy Heirloom Tomato Burrata Dip
Late summer in Missouri (where I live) is pretty miserable with respect to the heat and humidity. Even as someone who loves to cook, it can be pretty hard to motivate myself to want to turn on the stove or oven and make something that involves heat. This Easy Heirloom Tomato Burrata Dip is my…
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Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Pudding
Admittedly, I hate meal prepping. I hate eating the same thing for several days in a row. However, I really enjoy prepping these chia puddings for busy weekday mornings, so that I know I’m starting my morning off on the right foot with a filling breakfast. My recipe below is for one jar, feel free…
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Easy Crab Cakes
Being born and raised in the Midwest, and continuing to live here my entire adult life, made me think that the only time I could eat seafood is if I was visiting one of the coasts. I never thought that I could make easy and delicious meals like these crab cakes in the comfort of…
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Creamy Italian Sausage & Zucchini Pasta
This Creamy Italian Sausage and Zucchini Pasta is the perfect summer dish to use up all of your excess zucchini harvest! It’s the perfect combination of richness, spice, freshness, and the optional lemon juice on top at the end perfectly brightens up the whole dish. There’s a reason this pasta is so popular on my…
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Tomato Butter Mashed Potatoes
These Tomato Butter Mashed Potatoes are about to become your new go-to side dish. Tomato butter has become popular for a reason. It is simple to make and has a balanced flavor that works with many foods. Tomatoes add sweetness. Shallots add warmth. Butter creates a smooth base that blends easily. Mashed potatoes are plain…
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Easy Roast Chicken Leg Quarters and Vegetables
The Easiest Roast Chicken Dinner You’ll Ever Make If you’ve ever wanted a go-to simple, comforting chicken dinner that feels like a time-consuming Sunday roast but fits into your weeknight schedule, this recipe is it. These easy roast chicken leg quarters with vegetables are cozy, colorful, and completely foolproof. Everything cooks together in one dish,…
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