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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…
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2 Chicken Lettuce Wraps prepared side by side on a white square plate
Chicken Lettuce Wraps AppetizersChickenDinnerKids FavoritesLight MealsMain CoursesMain DishesSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
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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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…
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Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich prepared on a plate, drizzled with balsamic glaze
Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich ChickenDinnerMain CoursesMain DishesOn the GrillSandwichesSummer Lovin'
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…
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Baby back ribs falling off the bone
Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs (Fall off the bone) 4th of JulyDinnerKids FavoritesMain DishesOn the GrillPorkRecipesRecipes by Meal TypeSummer Lovin'Superbowl
June 5, 2024

Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs (Fall off the bone)

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 Easy 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…
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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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Iron Skillet Chicken Enchiladas prepared, and baked with melted cheese over the top, and garnished with cilantro.
Iron Skillet Chicken Enchiladas ChickenCinco de MayoCold Weather ComfysDinnerFall FavsMain CoursesMain Dishes
April 25, 2024

Iron Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

This Iron Skillet Chicken Enchilada recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that we love.  It has a smokey rich flavor that is unique and that everyone in the family enjoys. Typically, we are both suckers for green sauce-style enchiladas.  Tomatillos all the way!  This love dates back to our college days, when we both fell for the creamy tomatillo-style enchiladas by frequenting Chuy's or the Hula Hut on Lake Austin. …
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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta prepared on a bed of pasta and garnished with parsley
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta ChickenDinnerMain CoursesMain DishesPastaSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
March 5, 2024

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

If you love Mediterranean flavors, this chicken pasta recipe will become a favorite.  This recipe uses fresh ingredients and is a light, delicious pasta dish, suitable for weeknight dinner or for guests. Adopted from our stepdad (Captain Ric), we have been making this dish for about 20 years.  It brings fond memories of family sailing trips in the Caribbean, as this recipe was always on the menu.  Light yet savory,…
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Beef Taco Bowls prepared over cilantro lime rice and black beans, garnished with lime wedges, avocado slices, cilantro, and sauteed orange and yellow bell peppers.
Beef Taco Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice Beef & SteakCinco de MayoDinnerKids FavoritesMain DishesSuperbowl
February 8, 2024

Beef Taco Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice

This beef taco bowl with cilantro lime rice is a family favorite and an easy weeknight meal.  The seasoned beef and slightly tangy rice pack great, complementary flavors into one yummy dish. Beef Taco Bowl Ingredients To make this bowl, for the seasoned beef, you will need:  1.5 lb of ground beef, to your desired leanness, one half of a white or yellow onion, one diced tomato, one beef bouillon cube,…
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