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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Seared Halibut with Tomato and Olive Salsa
This pan seared halibut with tomato and olive relish is one of those meals that is perfect for the weekday. Ready in less than 30 minutes this healthy Mediterranean dish is sure to be a hit with the family or for that special date night.
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Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding
This peach cobbler bread pudding takes two Southern desserts that are normally crowd pleasers and smashes them together. Cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg and ginger make this bread pudding extra special and makes people come back for a second helping.
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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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Chipotle Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Chipotle honey glazed chicken wings are a sweet and smoky appetizer that is perfect for game day or any potluck. The wings are seasoned with cumin and paprika and tossed in a honey chipotle glaze that so good everyone will be licking their fingers.
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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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Chocolate Cherry Olive Oil Cake
Rich, chocolatey, and packed with cherries this chocolate cherry olive oil cake is the perfect dessert for all chocolate lovers.
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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 Corn with Cajun Brown Butter
This grilled corn with Cajun brown butter deserves a spotlight and this recipe gives it one. Grilled until perfectly charred and blistered and brushed with spiced brown butter.
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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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Simple Summer Strawberry and Cherry Crumble
A strawberry and cherry crumble is the perfect dessert for the summer. It is easy to make and takes advantage of the seasonal fruit.
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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 Foolproof Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls are the perfect breakfast indulgence. These buttery soft rolls are filled with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with icing.
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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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Easy Salmon Pesto Pasta
When you are short on time and need something easy to make this salmon pesto pasta is exactly what you need. Baked salmon resting on a bed of pasta tossed with pesto.
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Grilled Pineapple Salsa
This grilled pineapple salsa is the perfect easy to make condiment for the summer. Made with fresh pineapple, onions, and red bell peppers, it is perfect on top of grilled fish or chicken
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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 Chimichurri Shrimp
Bright and fresh is the best way to describe these grilled chimichurri shrimp. This is healthy and easy to make and is the perfect weekday meal.
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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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Jumbo Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Tasting like they are straight from your favorite coffee shop these jumbo blueberry lemon muffins are a great breakfast treat. Topped with a brown sugar crumble topping and baked to perfection.
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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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Herb Grilled Pork Chops
These herb grilled pork chops are a simple and tasty meal that tastes amazing and comes together easily. Made with a marinade of lemons, spices, and honey.
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Pasta Carbonara (Spaghetti alla Carbonara)
Pasta carbonara is a classic Italian dish that tastes amazing. Made with cooked guanciale, eggs and a combination of parmesan and pecorino this pasta is easy to make with simple ingredients
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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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Melon and Prosciutto Salad
This melon and prosciutto salad an easy to make and delicious salad once melons are in season. Made with fresh thyme, mozzarella, and white balsamic vinegar.
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Smoked Corned Beef
Smoked corned beef is a twist on one of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes. Made with ground pickling spices, brown sugar, and brisket this will be your new favorite way to enjoy this classic dish.
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Fresh Strawberry Galette
This fresh strawberry galette is a rustic pie that is a perfectly light dessert that is easy to make. Made with a cinnamon cornmeal crust and fresh strawberries.
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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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Chili Roasted Chickpeas
Chili roasted chickpeas are an easy to make snack that is healthy and tastes great. Made with chili powder, garlic and cayenne pepper they are wonderfully crunchy and smokey.
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Kale and Mushroom Frittata
This kale and mushroom frittata is the perfect way to start your morning. Made with eggs, goat cheese, kale and mushrooms it is easy to make and tastes wonderful.
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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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