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Short Ribs Loco Moco
My Short Ribs Loco Moco is a hot plate of white rice topped with short ribs, a poached egg, yellow onions, and crimini mushrooms.
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Kale and Sausage Soup
I’m not sure what I like best about this Kale and Sausage Soup: the fact that it’s hearty and nutritious, or that it comes together in less than half an hour. Whatever the case, make sure you have some fresh bread to go along with it.
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Julia’s Cinnamon Toast Flan (Bread Pudding) + An Honor: The Legacy of Julia Child Award, IACP
There are some mornings when you know exactly what to do. When your determined feet step into the kitchen, your tastebuds expect certain flavors, your eye squints behind the viewfinder. Fingers fly across the keyboard. That was me the morning the world celebrated what would…
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Simple Sundays | Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins
I’ve been in the kitchen since Tuesday. My sister quipped that I should just set up a cot in there. And I actually considered it, for a few minute or two. For five days straight, I cooked. And baked. And cleaned. But despite my tired…
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Day-After Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
The refrigerator (and the house) is bursting at the seams. There are pies and a brining turkey, maple whipped cream and glistening cranberry sauce standing at the ready, awaiting their call of duty at tomorrow’s table. On the stove, a pot of giblets is simmering,…
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Cranberry Walnut Kale Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette | Simple Sundays
Cranberry Walnut Kale Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette is perfect for the holiday table. The dressing is tangy and sweet to complement the hearty kale. Make the salad in advance, leaving you more time for other dishes, and, of course, your guests.
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Wordless Wednesday + A Holiday Cooking Twitter Party
I’m taking some time away with my family. The last several months have flown by, with hardly a weekend free to devote entirely to those dearest to me. So, as we head into the busy holiday season, I am cherishing some time alone with them.…
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Chicken Afritada | Simple Sundays
There’s nothing more comforting than a stew. Chicken Afritada is a classic Filipino dish, with tender chicken nestled within potatoes and sweet peppers.
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Pear & Walnut Gorgonzola Pizza
Sweet pears, earthy gorgonzola, and crunchy walnuts are drizzled with rich honey for the ultimate autumn flatbread! Perfect as an appetizer with a glass of wine!
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Holiday Tablescape Challenge: Understated Elegance
In just a few weeks, my house will be full. Four different flights will be carrying four of my most favorite people to spend Thanksgiving week at our home. I can’t tell you the last time my brother, sister and I gathered at the same…
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
Trick or treat? What do you prefer on a spooky Halloween night? I’m sure you know by now that I will take treats any day, so on this spooky day, I wanted to share what I intend to churn up in my cauldron. Pumpkin Ice…
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Arroz Caldo | Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup
Whether you’re sick, craving soup, or need food that feels like a hug, soups are a reliable go-to. This quick version of Arroz Caldo (Filipino chicken and rice soup) can be made in about 30 minutes, and is fantastic for your body and soul.
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Chocolate Chip Scones
I love that these chocolate chip scones strike the right balance of having just the right amount of chocolate goodness without being too sweet for a breakfast treat. It’s not the type of goodie that will keep long, but that shouldn’t matter. If your family is anything like mine, it will be long gone before then.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Warm up from the autumn chill with this roasted butternut squash soup. Rich in flavor from roasting, with a savory heat from curry and ginger, and a creamy silkiness from silken tofu, it’s a healthy way to stay cozy when it’s cold outside.
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Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies
If you love peanut butter the way that we do, then these peanut butter sugar cookies will quickly join your cookie rotation.
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