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Queso Fries
We maintain a pretty healthy and balanced diet Sunday through Thursday. But come the weekend, I like to let loose a bit and have fun with...

Julie Barnes
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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Apple Sausage Stuffing
Can I call it "Stuffing" instead of "Dressing" if I intend to stuff it in my face?! Thanksgiving may be my favorite holiday. Some of my...

Julie Barnes
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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Bacon Butternut Brussels Salad
Once the weather turns, I usually pack up my salad recipes and reach for warm comfort foods! But on occasion, a refreshing salad is a...

Julie Barnes
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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French Onion Grilled Cheese
Last week we had a dreadfully dreary, wet and cold kinda day. Felt like the perfect night to tuck into a bowl of soup and a grilled...

Julie Barnes
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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Fiesta Burger
There's nothing wrong with a classic cheeseburger. But I love getting creative with my burger toppers. This weekend I leaned into a...

Julie Barnes
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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Thanksgiving Casserole
Is it too soon to start talking Thanksgiving? Not in my book! I love all the flavors and dishes that make up a Thanksgiving dinner....

Julie Barnes
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Chili truly could not be easier. Yes, it takes a few minutes to slice and dice all the onions and peppers. But once you overcome that...

Julie Barnes
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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German Apple Pork Roast
My mom periodically made a pork roast growing up. It was an easy one-pot meal served simply with sauerkraut and potatoes. I love a good...

Julie Barnes
Oct 19, 20212 min read
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Gnocchi all'Amatriciana
If you've yet to make Amatriciana, now is the time! It is truly one of the easiest pasta sauces in my recipe arsenal, and it's packed...

Julie Barnes
Oct 18, 20212 min read
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Moroccan Chicken Stew
I love a great one-pot dish you can keep simmering on the stove or in the oven all day long. But there's only so many pot roasts a girl...

Julie Barnes
Oct 13, 20212 min read
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Panang Chickpea Curry
Panang Curry is one of my favorite Thai curries. It's a type of rich red curry brightened up with zesty lime flavor and fresh basil....

Julie Barnes
Oct 10, 20212 min read
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Bacon Spinach Egg Bagels
Who doesn't love a good breakfast sandwich? A mini spinach, egg frittata is topped with bacon and gouda, and sandwiched between an...

Julie Barnes
Oct 1, 20212 min read
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Ham & Leek Pot Pie
Think Chicken Pot Pie, but with a bit of a flavor twist! Creamy veggie and ham filling wrapped up in a delightfully flaky crust. It's a...

Julie Barnes
Oct 1, 20213 min read
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Pumpkin Kale Risotto
Risotto is a favorite of mine. It sounds a bit daunting, but truth be told, it comes together pretty quickly and makes a beautiful...

Julie Barnes
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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Roasted Beet Salad & Goat Cheese Croutons
Growing up my mom used to make goat cheese croutons for a delightful little salad topper. As a kid, I never really appreciated them. In...

Julie Barnes
Sep 15, 20212 min read
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Green Chilaquiles
Living in Texas, more often than not, there is some kind of Tex-Mex inspired dish on the brunch menu. Breakfast tacos are super popular,...

Julie Barnes
Jul 25, 20212 min read
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Trailer Park Tacos
One of my favorite taco joints in Texas serves up what they call a "Trailer Park Taco." Nothing fancy, but oh so tasty. A fried chicken...

Julie Barnes
Jun 30, 20212 min read
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Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are loaded with fresh flavor, texture and color! Admittedly, this recipe likely isn't for the...

Julie Barnes
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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Chicken Fried Ramen
Chicken Fried Ramen... like Chicken Fried Rice...get it?? I'm a noodle gal. I'd always prefer noodles over rice. Period. Spaghetti, udon,...

Julie Barnes
Jun 24, 20212 min read
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Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos
I'm all about Taco Night. Chicken, fish, beef - you name it, I'm game to wrap it in a tortilla and gobble it up! And while traditional...

Julie Barnes
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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