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Weeknight Chicken Curry over rice, with garnishes of bananas, raisins, and slivered dried coconut.
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September 5, 2024

Weeknight Chicken Curry

If you are looking for a family-friendly meal with unique flavors, try this Weeknight Chicken Curry.  With a few simple ingredients and a trip down the international foods aisle at the grocery store, you can create this delicious dish that is a favorite in my house.  I adapted this recipe from one our stepdad has made for years, and it is frequently requested for dinner. Weeknight Chicken Curry Ingredients For…
Fruit salad prepared in a bowl, garnished with mint leaves
Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau DessertsDrinks and DessertsRecipesSalads
August 29, 2024

Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau

For a festive and flavorful dessert or side dish, try this Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau.  It is an adult fruit salad marinated in Cointreau, a delicious orange liqueur.  We love to serve this as a dessert after a heavy meal, at brunch, or even while entertaining family or friends for lunch. Kid Tip:  This is also fun to make with kids.  While I was assembling the adult version, my…
Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
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August 22, 2024

Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese

Looking for a delicious & healthy Bolognese using ground turkey?   If you are a meat eater, you would probably agree that ground beef has more flavor than ground turkey.  However, the red wine and extra seasoning in this recipe bring this ground turkey Bolognese to life, making it super tasty.  I like to make this when the kids are yelling for pasta and I'm trying to be healthy! Turkey Bolognese…
2 Chicken Lettuce Wraps prepared side by side on a white square plate
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August 15, 2024

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you need an easy, weeknight dinner packed with veggies and flavor that kids love, try these Chicken Lettuce Wraps.  So many variations can make the dish easier in a time crunch and accommodate a variety of palates! Chicken Lettuce Wrap Ingredients One of the best parts about this recipe is that you can use your own favorite stir-fry-style veggies.  My favorite combination is using mushrooms, carrots, celery, and broccoli.…
Sliced grilled balsamic flank steak on a white plate with chimichurri drizzled over the top.
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August 8, 2024

Grilled Flank Steak with Cilantro Parsley Chimichurri Sauce

Try this simple marinade on a flank steak, especially if you plan to make a chimichurri accompaniment! Grilled flank steak with cilantro parsley chimichurri sauce is our family's favorite summer main course this year. Try this recipe for Sunday night dinner or for hosting guests. Grilled Flank Steak Ingredients You will need 1.5 - 2 pounds of flank steak, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil, kosher salt, onion powder, 3…
Chimichurri prepared in a bowl displayed next to grilled flank steak
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August 1, 2024

Cilantro Parsley Chimichurri Sauce

This Cilantro Parsley Chimichurri Sauce has been the summer dinner MVP for us! Perfect for enhancing a grilled flank or skirt steak, this sauce is easy to make and has a fresh, zesty flavor.  After many experiments, we finally came up with what we think is a winning chimichurri recipe. We hope you think so too. Chimichurri Facts:  According to FoodNetwork.com, chimichurri is a flavorful herb-based sauce that originated in…
Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich prepared on a plate, drizzled with balsamic glaze
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July 25, 2024

Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich

If you love Italian cuisine like we do, this Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich is a great recipe for the dinner rotation.  This sandwich has all the fresh garden and savory flavors of a bruschetta appetizer and is served on top of a moist grilled chicken breast.  It is an appetizer turned main course that we enjoy during the warm spring and summer months. Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich Ingredients For this recipe, you…
Mixed berry cobbler prepared on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla icecream, on a woven placemat and a backdrop of red and white checked tablecloth
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July 22, 2024

Mixed Berry Cobbler

If you need a quick and easy dessert, this mixed berry cobbler is perfect!  With a blend of your favorite seasonal fresh berries and a flavorful crust on top, you and your guests will love this sweet treat.  This cobbler is suited for summertime family gatherings, as it serves a small dinner group. Truth be told, I have never been a fruity dessert person.  However, I was introduced to a…
Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese pizza prepared on a wood board ready for serving
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July 11, 2024

Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Pizza

If you love a sweet and salty flavor combination, this fig prosciutto goat cheese pizza is for you. This easy recipe is great for an appetizer shared with friends or for a light meal.  We love this pizza during summertime out on the patio and hope you do too! Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Pizza Ingredients You can make your own pizza dough, use premade pizza crust, or even pita bread. …
A freshly prepared espresso martini in a martini glass. The martini has a frothy finish on top and is garnished with a few espresso beans.
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July 4, 2024

Espresso Martini

This espresso martini is a perfect drink for coffee lovers and special occasions. A blend of coffee and vanilla flavors with a smooth buttery finish you will love to sip with friends. I had my first espresso martini experience on a girls' trip to Savannah, Georgia.  Although I am not sure the town is particularly known for this sophisticated drink, the experts at Public Kitchen on Liberty Street know how…