Garlic and Herb Rack Of Lamb

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This is the good stuff, guys. The really reeeeaaallllyyyy good stuff.

Rack of Lamb. Sounds fancy and intimidating, no? Take one breeze over this recipe and you will be so pleasantly surprised. It’s just so simple to do. And the results? So good. Like stupid good. Incredible. Continue reading

Easy Grilled Pork Chops + Pineapple Salsa

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Wow, we haven’t chatted for a while, friends.  My deepest apologies.  We left for a little family reunion late last week and I had every intention of touching base with you while we were on the road.  But, you know.  A couple of kids, 2 hours of rush hour traffic followed by a 3.5 hour road trip sort of got the best of me.  Then, as we were on our way, I thought, you know what, Ill wake up early one day over the weekend and write a quick blog post before everyone rolls out of bed”.  Haha.  My heart was there, I can assure you of that.  Execution, not so much.   Continue reading

Spicy Pickled Radishes

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So my guess is that we’ve all experienced pickled veggies of some sort, whether from a food truck putting out stellar street food or topped on an entree at an upscale restaurant. I heart pickled ANYTHING. Zingy is just simply the perfect compliment to so many dishes.

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So when I had a fridge full of fresh, gorgeous radishes they were screaming ‘pickle me please!’  And I have eaten an entire jar in one day. Continue reading

Honey Mustard Roasted Chicken Wings

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I present to you, on this fabulous little oh-you-came-too-quickly Monday, a recipe that you will use.  A lot.  On repeat.  Promise.

These are just straight up devoured by my kids.  Sweet, tangy, sticky, finger-licking yum. Continue reading

Thai Chicken Pineapple Kabobs with Coconut Rice

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Right here we’ve got a bunch of my favorite flavors all muddled into one fabulous, stand-out meal.  The tiny bit of peanut butter in the marinade takes the flavor of this juicy, smokey chicken straight over the top….the pineapple adds the perfect hint of sweet acid and the coconut rice just simply turns this number into a home run.  So yum.

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Crispy Fried Eggs + Asparagus

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This is hardly a recipe.  But, as a civilized human being I am required by the law of good-will to share this valuable information with you just in time for your Saturday morning.

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Southwest Flank Steak + Veggie Bowls with Honey Cilantro Vinaigrette

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One Pot Savory Chicken + Farro

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So let’s talk about this farro love affair I have going on.  Remember this?  My feelings toward this super grain simply hasn’t changed.  If anything, I’ve fallen deeper.  So it should come as no surprise that I am two-thumbs-up’ing this One Pot Savory Chicken + Farro. Continue reading

Asian Chicken Salad Spring Rolls

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So friends.  I really wish I didn’t have to do this, but I’m left with no choice.  It’s time to preach.  I need you to get your cute butt in your kitchen.  Immediately. Continue reading

Coconut Curry Shrimp + Noodle Soup

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I love a good soup that requires a couple of different utensils.  Because that usually means I get a couple of different experiences out of eating the dish.   Continue reading