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I have zero plans to cook inside this week. Temps in the 90’s means my grill will be doing all the heavy lifting. Grilled steak sandwiches with grilled onions, arugula and garlic aioli are what’s for dinner tonight. New recipe and tips on the blog. Not a bad start to the week!

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Sure it’s only Wednesday, but it’s never too early to start planning for the weekend. Today I’m prepping all the components for my boozy blueberry basil lemonade so they can be easily whipped up on Saturday.🫐🍋🍃🍹

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There is no better dessert on a hot and sultry summer day than ice cream. And sandwich that between two homemade cookies?! Heaven.
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Find the recipe for this stack of spiced oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches on the blog. 🍨🍪🤤

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Planning a Father’s Day brunch? A Bloody Mary bar with spicy salt and all the fixins is a must.

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All salads are NOT created equal.
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Find the recipe for this peach and burrata salad on the blog,

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While the weather isn’t making it feel like the unofficial start to summer, that doesn’t mean you can’t grill like it. These breaded chicken skewers are a summer staple in my house and ever present at any Memorial Day barbecue. What are you grilling up this weekend?

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The holiday weekend is almost here! If you’re entertaining and looking for an easy dessert teeming with juicy berries and fresh whipped cream, then this one’s for you! 🫐🍓

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Throw a bunch of wings in an easy marinade this morning and you’ll have a tasty dish after just minutes on the grill tonight. Serve with corn on the cob and a big, green salad and make it a meal.

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Cinco de Mayo! One of my favorite eating and drinking days of the year. Let’s start with a Mexican mule paired with some fresh guac and chips. Then dive into these margarita chicken tacos topped with homemade roasted tomatillo salsa.
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The secret to perfectly cooked honey glazed chicken? Indirect grilling. Head to to the blog for the recipe, technique and tips!

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What to do with an extra box of matzo from Passover? Matzo brittle. This stack is layered with caramel, chocolate, pecans and toasted coconut. It was also gone in a second.
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Recipe is on the blog.

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One more big bowl of comfort food before we head into a stretch of warm spring weather! This Mexican beef stew is hearty, with a little heat and delicious served with a scoop of yellow rice, homemade lime crema, and a squeeze of lime. New on the blog!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 I’ll be over here celebrating with a big pot of Guinness braised beef stew and one to wash it down. Slainte! Recipe is on the blog.

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The world is slowly reopening and I for one Can. Not. Wait. to entertain again. Remember when weekend mornings were spent gathered around the table with friends? Hopefully we’ll be back there soon enough. And when we get there, I’ll bring the shakshuka. Recipe is new in the blog.

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Working out the kinks on a new recipe for lasagna soup. Definitely getting close and all the practice makes for a pretty tasty lunch.

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Is it the weekend yet? I’m thinking of breaking up our normal routine with a special weekend brunch. Baked challah French toast can be put together in minutes and is just the right amount of decadent. Recipe is new on the blog!

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Hello again!! I’m getting back into the swing of things with these pan seared lamb chops perfect to woo your Valentine this weekend. With just a handful of ingredients and about 20 minutes you can whip up this restaurant caliber dish from your own kitchen. New on the blog!

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It’s still the holiday right? Salads can start tomorrow. Gnocchi smothered in creamy tomato basil sauce is dinner today. Happy new year! Recipe is on the blog.

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It just isn’t Christmas without this French onion tart. It is by far one of the most popular recipes on the blog and one of my favorite things to bake around the holidays. Don’t skip making the crust, it’s everything! Recipe is on the blog.