Eggplant and Kale Wild Rice
This roasted eggplant and kale wild rice is a great vegetarian dish that requires only a few minutes of active time.
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Baked Bang Bang Salmon Nuggets
These bang bang salmon nuggets are the appetizer I make when people are coming over. They require minimal effort and taste amazing. The best part is they are ready in about 20 minutes
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Miso Melting Cabbage
This miso melting cabbage takes thick wedges of cabbages, sears them and the braises them in a creamy miso broth. They will be so tender and buttery that you could almost eat them with a spoon. This is one of those recipes that takes a head of cabbage and turns it into something special and a recipe you look forward to eating. This is the perfect sleeper recipe once you have made it once this is all you want to make.
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One Pan Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs
These Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs make for a great one pan meal. The chicken thighs are seared and then baked on top of a bed of apples and onions with sage and then topped with a maple dijon glaze. The one pan makes clean up much easier.
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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
This Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup combines cheese tortellini with Italian sausage in a rich tomato broth that’s the definition of comfort food in a bowl. These two make a perfect combo but there is a secret ingredient.
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Easy Dry Brined Brown Sugar Pork Chops
These dry brined brown sugar pork chops taste incredible and are so simple and easy to make. The dry brine does all the heavy lifting, creating tender, flavorful meat with a tasty pan sauce to drizzle on top.
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Maple Sage Butternut Squash Soup
This Maple Sage Butternut Squash Soup is the definition of a fall soup. Roasted butternut squash and sage are the base of the soup and then sweetened by the maple syrup. It is perfect by itself.
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Sautéed Kale with Bacon and Lemon: The Side Dish That Makes Kale Irresistible
Sautéed kale with bacon and lemon transforms tough kale leaves into something really tasty. Bacon makes everything better.
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Cherry Tomato Confit: An Easy Summer Treat
This cherry tomato confit recipe turns humble grape and cherry tomatoes into something extraordinary, sweet, jammy, and intensely flavored through the magic of slow cooking in olive oil.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A Mediterranean pasta salad makes a light side dish and feeds an army. Packed with cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, and capers, and tossed with a sun-dried vinaigrette, it is easy to make and carries the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean.
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Blackberry and Mozzarella Salad with Basil-Lime Vinaigrette
Salads are perfect for the summer, and this blackberry and mozzarella salad is a great way to take advantage of all of the seasonal produce. Arugula is topped with sliced cucumber, pistachios, and mozzarella and drizzled with a basil lime vinaigrette.
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Grilled Pork Loin with Herb Pesto
This grilled pork loin with herb pesto is a simple and easy meal that makes great use of the grill. The pork tenderloin is marinated in a Mediterranean style rub and grilled to perfection.
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Easy Grilled Broccolini
Grilled broccolini is a wonderful summer side dish. Not only is it easy to make but it is perfect for any grilled entrée. Pair it with grilled chicken, beef or fish.
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The Best Baked Beans from Scratch
These baked beans are the perfect side for the summer. The best part is that they are easy to make and are a wonderful companion to your summer barbecues and cookouts.
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Pea and Asparagus Risotto with Blackened Scallops
This blackened scallops with pea and asparagus risotto meal is a fresh and light dish that is a great combination of Mediterranean and Southern cooking.
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Charred Herb Pesto
This charred herb pesto is the perfect summer sauce. Made with fresh mint, basil and parsley it is easy to make and can go on any of your grilled dishes or pasta.
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Southern Andouille Sausage and Grits
Andouille sausage and grits is an easy to make dish that is perfect for breakfast or dinner. The creamy grits are topped with andouille sausage sautéed with bell peppers and onions.
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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Feta
This sautéed Swiss chard with feta is a simple yet flavorful side dish that is quick and easy to make. Made with feta, toasted pine nuts, shallots and mint this is the perfect side for the summer months.
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Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Gremolata
Grilled cabbage steaks with gremolata is the perfect healthy side dish for a perfect summer meal. It is easy to make and only has a few ingredients. Pair it with your favorite grilled meats.
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Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro lime rice is a light and fresh side dish that is perfect for your Mexican and Asian style dishes. Made with fresh limes, cilantro, and toasted garlic this my take on the Chipotle favorite.
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Classic Gremolata Recipe
Gremolata is an easy to make Italian condiment that is can be used on many dishes. Made with only three ingredients it is easy to just whip up and it makes food taste great.
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Easy Grilled Mojo Chicken
This Cuban grilled mojo chicken is an easy to make and flavorful chicken dish. The marinade is made with oranges, limes, and cilantro and is ready in minutes.
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Quinoa Pilaf
This quinoa pilaf makes for a perfectly light side dish that is easy to make and tastes great. Made with sultanas, fresh mint, parsley, and pine nuts, it is a perfect side dish for any beef or lamb dish.
Hatch Chile Chicken and Rice
There is nothing better than a one pot meal and this hatch chile chicken and rice is just what the doctor ordered. Made with tender chicken breasts, corn, hatch chiles, and rice.
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Beef and Broccoli (30 minute recipe)
Beef and Broccoli is a simple easy to make dish that is perfect for those on the go. Ready in 30 minutes it is a tasty and simple dish made with beef, broccoli and soy sauce.
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Japanese Cabbage Rolls
These Japanese cabbage rolls are a flavorful and easy to make meal. Made by wrapping ginger and pork filling in savoy cabbage and steamed in a chicken broth with lemongrass.
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Head On Citrus Shrimp
These head on citrus shrimp are an easy to make meal that is ready in 30 minutes and tastes amazing. Made with whole shrimp, white wine and lemons.
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Baked Kale and Mushroom Gnocchi
This kale and mushroom gnocchi is a quick and easy vegetarian dish that is perfect for a weekday meal. It’s made with gnocchi, kale, mushrooms and creamy sauce.
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Shakshuka with Spinach
Shakshuka is a Northern African and Middle Eastern breakfast dish made with gently poached eggs in a bell pepper and tomato sauce.
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Roasted Carrot and Leek Risotto
This carrot and leek risotto makes a fantastic vegetarian side dish. It is made with arborio rice, white wine and roasted carrots and leeks.
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Spicy Chorizo Clams
These spicy chorizo clams make a perfect weeknight meal. The clams are steamed in white wine with delicious chorizo and garlic. Serve with some freshly toasted bread.
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Beef and Barley Soup
When the weather cools down and you need something easy and hearty, this beef and barley soup checks all the boxes. It’s made with beef, vegetables and red wine.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These buffalo chicken meatballs are the perfect appetizer for any gathering. They are made with ground chicken, spices, and breadcrumbs tossed in a buffalo sauce.
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Warm Kale Salad with Butternut Squash
This warm kale salad is a healthy and hearty salad. It is made with roasted butternut squash, wilted kale goat cheese, walnuts, and a tangy vinaigrette.
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Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
This leftover turkey shepherd’s pie is the perfect way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s seasoned to perfection and then topped with mashed potatoes.
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Roasted Cumin and Sage Turkey
This roasted cumin and sage turkey is the perfect showstopper for your Thanksgiving table. Seasoned with sage and cumin this turkey is easy to make.
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Southern Collard Greens
These Southern collard greens are the definition of comfort food. They are cooked in chicken broth with smoked turkey, garlic, onions and a little pepper.
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Gnocchi Soup with Italian Sausage
Gnocchi soup with Italian sausage is the definition of comfort food. Packed with tomatoes, gnocchi, spinach, and sausage, it’s perfect for cooler weather.
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Baked Salmon with Lentil Pilaf
This baked salmon with lentil pilaf is a simple and easy recipe that tastes great. The salmon is baked to perfection resting on a simple lentil pilaf with shallots.
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Hearty Potato Leek Soup
Potato leek soup is easy to make and flavorful that is perfect for cooler weather. It is a simple and hearty soup made with potatoes, leeks and herbs.
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Sautéed Spinach with Lemon
When you are in the need for a quick, easy, and tasty side dish this sautéed spinach is just what you need. Made with garlic and shallots and finished with lemon zest.
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The Perfect Filet Mignon
Filet mignon is one of the best cuts from the cow. Seared on outside and finished in the oven ensures that you will have the perfect filet every time.
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