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Salisbury Steak typically reads like a hamburger patty simmering in onion gravy. Certainly nothing wrong with a classic. But I thought...

Just as you would make a pesto, I combined loads of fresh basil and garlic in a food processor. But in an effort to pump in a whole bunch...

The cooler months call for a big bowl of warm comfort food. And for me, pasta - of any kind - is the queen of the comfort classics. The...

Now I'm not knocking the classic Sweet Potato Casserole laden with butter and sugar and topped with marshmallows. But sometimes it's just...

Every few weeks, mashed potatoes make their way into my weeknight line up. But it's usually as simple as boil, smash and stir together...

Okay, these aren't just parmesan brussels sprouts. These are PARMESAN Brussels Sprouts. Think roasted sprouts married a parmesan crisp....

This melty sandwich combines a few unexpected ingredients - granny smith apple slices, sharp cheddar, and basil aioli. Sounds weird, but...

Okay so Poke is traditionally served raw. But it's not always easy to get your hands on quality sushi-grade fish. So when looking for...

I'm sure this holiday season looks a bit different for most households out there. Maybe you're planning to gather with a few family...

The Dumpling distinction bares mentioning. Especially considering the Dumpling rivalry in my household. There's a couple different...

As if Chili wasn't already rib-sticking, serve it over Macaroni noodles and you've really got something! This is quintessential comfort...

A good Fish Taco is all about texture and flavor. Tilapia is a great canvas for this particular recipe, and it's pretty easy to get your...

Baked potatoes are delicious, and I love BBQ. But until moving to Texas, I had never considered combining the two. Who needs a bun when...

If it's not already abundantly evident, I love meatballs. They are so very versatile and general pretty quick to pull together. Whether...

More often than not, I zero in on the Panang or Massaman Curry on any Thai menu. But I've been feeling a bit more adventurous as of late...

Enchiladas are a regular in my dinner rotation. They are a perfect vehicle for leftover chicken, pork or beef, and couldn't be quicker to...

Who doesn't love a good bowl of "Sauseech" and Peppers?! My mom made this dish for a us all the time as kids. Most often, she'd serve it...

If you are ever fearful to host you first holiday meal, do yourself a favor and plan on ham. For one thing, it's already cooked! So...

I've really taken to saucy meatball sliders. Hot, hearty and ever so cheesy. It's a great party bite, or a quick and easy weeknight meal....

So fun fact. It's spelled "Shepherd" not "Shepard." Who knew? I didn't! No judgement... I was an Engineering major, not English. So sue...