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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! Shout out to DC for inspiring this meal back in the WD days of Hermosa Beach. Love you girls! Chicken Lettuce Wrap Ingredients One of the best parts about this recipe is…
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Walnut Pesto Pasta prepared on a plate
Walnut Pesto with Pasta DinnerLight MealsMain DishesPastaValentinesVegetarian
May 23, 2024

Walnut Pesto with Pasta

If you are looking for a hearty twist on your typical pesto, you must try this Walnut Pesto with Pasta recipe.  It is a simple dish that brings big, unique flavor and texture.  Even if you wouldn't consider yourself a walnut or olive fan...you may just fall in love with this dish. Walnut Pesto with Pasta Ingredients The ingredient list is short for this recipe.  For the pesto, you will…
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Grilled chickenbreast on a platter with some other grilled vegetables and meat in the background
Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade 4th of JulyChickenDinnerKids FavoritesLight MealsMain DishesMarinadesOn the Grill
May 2, 2024

Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade

This is a favorite simple marinade for grilled chicken that is also versatile.  We love it for grilled chicken as a main course, in a salad, and even on a sandwich.  It evolved from experiments over the years, from ingredients in my kitchen. Often, when I do not have a set meal plan, but I have meat thawed and ready, making a simple marinade is my go-to.  It doesn't take…
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Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagne with a melty bubbling and browned top.
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November 10, 2023

Spaghetti Squash Lasagne

Looking for that cozy comfort food, but not all of the carbs and calories?  Check out this healthier delicious spaghetti squash lasagna option!  This recipe uses spaghetti squash instead of pasta, ground turkey instead of beef or sausage, and low-fat cottage cheese in place of ricotta cheese.   Truth be told, when I make this recipe it can be a selfish treat to eat something that feels like lasagna but is…
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup Cold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsLight MealsLunchSoupsSoups
November 5, 2023

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

One of our favorite end of summer, early fall recipes is this creamy cauliflower soup.  It is an attempt at replicating a delicious soup we had in Belize at a unique jungle resort, after our brother's wedding years ago.  Although we never got any chef's secrets while there, we think we came pretty close with the recipe we outline here. The Ingredients The base of this soup is of course,…
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Roasted Tomato Soup in a soup bowl, garnished with parmesan cheese
Roasted Tomato Soup Cold Weather ComfysFall FavsLight MealsLunchSoupsVegetarian
October 28, 2023

Roasted Tomato Soup

This homemade roasted tomato soup is the perfect recipe for cold days.  The amazing flavor from fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil makes it difficult to ever go back to the canned tomato soup I grew up on! This soup can be made simply or with added pasta like orzo or tortellini for a heartier dish. Either way, it is delicious and can be accompanied by your favorite grilled cheese…
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coconut curry soup prepared in a bowl garnished with cilanttro.
Tati Nichole’s Coconut Curry Comfort Soup ChickenCold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsLight MealsSoupsSoups
October 19, 2023

Tati Nichole’s Coconut Curry Comfort Soup

Everyone needs a go to comfort food, for cold days or on days when you are feeling under the weather.  Try this Coconut Curry Soup for a sweet and spicy flavored treasure that is light yet also fulfilling. This is our sister Nichole's personal favorite comfort food recipe, not to mention, her sworn remedy for the common cold. We hope you love it as much as we do. Coconut Curry…
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a bowl of chicken tortilla soup, garnished with chunks of avocado, tortilla chips, a lime wedge, and fresh cilantro.
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September 7, 2023

Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup

We love this simple tortilla soup recipe for early fall.  It is easy yet flavorful.  Perfect for busy weeknights, to make a bit ahead and leave on the stove simmering and ready to serve as family members trickle in from various activities. Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients The easiest way to make this simple chicken tortilla soup is to pick up a rotisserie chicken on your way home.  If you…
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Barbecue ranch chicken salad mixed together in a white bowl: lettuce topped with rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, avocado chunks, corn, black beans, fried onions, with ranch dressing and barbecue sauce drizzled over the top
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August 30, 2023

Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad

Is it a Texas thing to love barbecue and ranch together? This barbecue ranch chicken salad combines favorite fresh ingredients with a tangy and creamy flavor that we love.  We make this for a quick and easy main course, as a weeknight meal or lunch any time. Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad Ingredients You can really make this salad your own, but I'll share our favorite way here.  You'll need a…
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Grilled chicken thighs on a wood cutting board
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August 9, 2023

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

If you need an easy weeknight family crowd-pleaser, try these honey mustard chicken thighs.  The meat is tender and flavorful, pairing well with many types of sides.  We prefer the thighs to be grilled, but you do you, as the baked version is delicious as well. Also, my husband prefers chicken breasts, so often, I cut thicker breast meat into small cutlets in addition to the thighs to make everyone…
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