Fabulous Five-Bean Salad
I never used to be a Five-Bean Salad fan. Don't get me wrong. I like beans and I'm always down for a make-ahead salad. It just seemed...
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Laurel
- Aug 16
- 3 min
Spanish Sunset Tomato Sauce
I'm not going to sit here and lie to you and say that I never just doctor up store-bought marinara sauce for pasta night at my house. I...
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Laurel
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Five-Chile Relajo Beef Enchiladas
I recently saw a meme that said, "I don't know the secret to happiness, but I'll tell you what. I've never been sad at a Mexican...
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Laurel
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Golden Oatmeal Mix
Breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day, sure, but it can also sometimes be the most stressful. I mean, aren't we all running...
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Laurel
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Gaucho Steak Skewers
There are few things better in life than meat and veggies on a stick. If you agree with that statement, then this recipe is for you. It...
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Laurel
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Toasted Coconut Turmeric Grilled Chicken Wings
I know it probably makes me, like, less "American" or something, but I don't love chicken wings. They just generally feel like they are...
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Laurel
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Grilled Baba Ganoush
I am an avowed dip fanatic. If I can dip a piece of bread or a chip or a veggie or a finger in something you can be damn sure I'm gonna...
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Laurel
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Rose Spice Chocolate Heart Cakes
I know it's an over-the-top cliche, but there is just something iconic about the combination of roses, chocolate, and hearts, right?...
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Laurel
- Feb 2
- 3 min
English Garden Olive Oil Rosebud Cakes
While I am not generally big on sweets, I do enjoy baking, especially when I can find ways to put my own twist on a recipe. This one is a...
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Laurel
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Ras el Hanout Dressing
One thing I love about winter produce is that much of it readily lends itself to advance meal prep. Instead of delicate herbs and greens...
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Laurel
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Marinated Celery Salad
I'm not going to lie to you. I'm not the biggest fan of celery. I mean, I think it's an important ingredient - essential even - to many a...
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Laurel
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Herby Chicken and Feta Meatballs
True or false: Meatballs are better than meatloaf. If you answered "True" then you are my people, and you have come to the right place....
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Laurel
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Homemade Salsa Ranchera (Ranchero Sauce)
What do enchiladas, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros all have in common (other than being delicious classic Mexican cuisine)? Sauce....
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Laurel
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Preserved Lemons
It's no secret that I love citrus. A quick look at my Shop reveals no fewer than 10 spice blends that include one type of citrus or...
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Laurel
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
Chocolate Chai Pie
You may not think it based on the number of dessert recipes I've been posting lately, but I'm not a huge dessert person. If given the...
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Laurel
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Mexican Mocha Skillet Brownie
What's your favorite part of a brownie? Is it the soft, fudgy center? Is it the crisp edges? Is it the way vanilla ice cream melts into...
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Laurel
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
Foolproof Basic Vinaigrette
If there's one thing I think that everyone should know how to make it's a vinaigrette. Tart, fresh, and dead simple, it's the thing that...
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Laurel
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Spanish Sunset Pumpkin Pasta
Every Autumn, when the pumpkins arrive at the grocery stores, I always buy a bunch of Pie Pumpkins (the little round ones) and make big...
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Laurel
- Oct 8, 2021
- 3 min
Gold Medal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Full disclosure: These cookies have not actually won any gold medals. I've never even submitted them to any baking competitions. So, I...
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Laurel
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
Sunshine Peach Pie
In late Summer, when peaches are at their peak, there's really nothing more you need to do with them than grab a napkin for all the juice...
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