Smoky Beef, Bacon & Three-Bean Chili
I am firmly of the belief that you can never - and I mean never - have too many chili recipes in your collection. Whether made with beef,...
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Laurel
- Oct 11
- 2 min
Chai-Spiced Banana Crumb Muffins
We've all been there. You bought a beautiful bunch o' bananas because you had every intention of making a banana part of your daily diet....
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Laurel
- Sep 13
- 2 min
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
- Jul 7
- 2 min
One-Pot Shrimp Orzotto
Tell me you're not on the hunt for an easy date night meal, and I'll tell you you're lying. Even if your date is yourself, we are all...
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Laurel
- May 3
- 3 min
Seafood Boil
April in Southern California marks the beginning of Rock Crab season, and I can think of no better way to celebrate than by doing a...
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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 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 18
- 2 min
Mojo Grilled Snapper
Looking for a meal that looks and feels fancy but actually takes, like, NO time and minimal effort to throw together? Grill a whole fish!...
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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 11
- 2 min
Spicy Turmeric Coconut Curry
I cook. A lot. Like, the vast majority of the food that I shovel into my face was prepared by my own two hands. And I generally enjoy it...
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Laurel
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Roasted Lemon Pepper Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Toasts
Every season is soup season in our house, but we like to keep our soups seasonal, like this Roasted Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Toasts....
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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
- Jan 7
- 2 min
One-Pan Chicken Thighs with Artichoke and Olive Orzo
Winter weeknight dinners are all about two words: quick and easy. Oh, and delicious, of course, because if it's not delicious then why...
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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 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 26, 2021
- 2 min
One-Pan Harissa Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprout and Kale Orzo
I'm pretty sure that I don't even need to do an introduction for this post since most people are just going to skip it and go straight to...
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