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Honey balsamic brussels sprouts prepared and being served in a bowl
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September 19, 2024

Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

This honey balsamic Brussels sprouts recipe yields a savory side dish you will want to try!  These yummy vegetables are a family favorite and adding the sweet tangy flavor of balsamic and honey offers a unique spin on typical roasted or sautéed Brussels sprouts.   Brussels Sprouts Fun Fact: According to thektchn.com, these tiny cabbages were named after the capital of Belgium, which is Brussels, as the vegetable was cultivated there…
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…
Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese Cold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsKids FavoritesMain DishesPastaValentines
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! 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…
Sliced grilled balsamic flank steak on a white plate with chimichurri drizzled over the top.
Grilled Flank Steak with Cilantro Parsley Chimichurri Sauce Beef & SteakDinnerMain CoursesMain DishesOn the GrillSummer Lovin'
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…
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…
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. …
3 - 2 oz bottles of ginger turmeric shots on a wooden tray with a background of fresh apples, lemons, ginger, and turmeric
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June 27, 2024

Ginger Turmeric Shots

If you need an immunity boost or an inflammation reducer,  try these delicious ginger turmeric shots, packed with vitamins and nutrients.   Enjoy them over 1 week, giving your body natural immunity support.  These daily shots are slightly sweet and tangy, and offer a little ginger-spice kick of flavor as well. When I am feeling run down, have a cold, or am preparing for germ season, these ginger turmeric shots are…
Baby back ribs falling off the bone
Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs 4th of JulyDinnerKids FavoritesMain DishesOn the GrillPorkRecipesRecipes by Meal TypeSummer Lovin'Superbowl
June 5, 2024

Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

We love these easy oven-baked baby back ribs, as the result is flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat every time. This is a great recipe for special occasions in the spring and summer months. The Baby Back Rib Ingredients This recipe calls for 2 racks of baby back ribs.  If you shop at the butcher counter, you can ask them to remove the membrane on the backside of the ribs or remove it…
Roasted Red Pepper Dip served with seasoned pita chips, and garnished with basil leaves
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May 30, 2024

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is easy and packed with flavor.  Originally inspired by a tasty appetizer from a favorite happy hour spot in Hermosa Beach, California, I have attempted to replicate this light, creamy Mediterranean-style dish over the last few years.  We would quickly devour two to three orders of this appetizer with our large happy hour group.  Proven time and time again, this appetizer will not disappoint! Ingredients…