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Laurel
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Mexican Mocha Skillet Brownie
What's your favorite part of a brownie? Is it the soft, fudgy center? Is it the crisp edges? Is it the way vanilla ice cream melts into...
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Laurel
Oct 15, 20212 min read
Foolproof Basic Vinaigrette
If there's one thing I think that everyone should know how to make it's a vinaigrette. Tart, fresh, and dead simple, it's the thing that...
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Laurel
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Spanish Sunset Pumpkin Pasta
Every Autumn, when the pumpkins arrive at the grocery stores, I always buy a bunch of Pie Pumpkins (the little round ones) and make big...
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Laurel
Oct 8, 20213 min read
Gold Medal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Full disclosure: These cookies have not actually won any gold medals. I've never even submitted them to any baking competitions. So, I...
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Laurel
Sep 16, 20213 min read
Sunshine Peach Pie
In late Summer, when peaches are at their peak, there's really nothing more you need to do with them than grab a napkin for all the juice...
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Laurel
Sep 13, 20213 min read
Cold "Fried" Chicken Bites (in an Air Fryer!)
Whenever my husband and I make plans that involve packing a picnic, he always requests Cold Fried Chicken, which is just fried chicken...
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Laurel
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Short Rib Sunday Sauce
Picture this. It's a crisp, cool Autumn Sunday. You've just gone for a nice long walk, and as you walk into the house you're engulfed by...
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Laurel
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Bourbon BBQ Butter Grilled Oysters
I'll never forget the first time I visited Hog Island Oyster Farm in Marshall, California, just up the coast from San Francisco. I had...
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Laurel
Aug 9, 20212 min read
Savory Herbal Scones with Goat Cheese
Some days call for a big, hearty breakfast full of eggs and bacon or waffles or whatever your big breakfast jam might be. And some days...
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Laurel
Jul 29, 20211 min read
Holé Molé Hot Honey
Are you a sweet and spicy fan? If the answer is yes, then this Holé Molé Hot Honey is the perfect little recipe for you! It's sweet. It's...
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Laurel
Jul 27, 20213 min read
Golden Peach Hand Pies
There's no shortage of ways to enjoy Summer peaches. Fresh and unadulterated, with the juice dripping down your arm. Halved and grilled...
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Laurel
Jun 15, 20213 min read
Relajo Steak Chili
I know plenty of chili "purists" out there who will rabidly disagree with me, but I am a firm believer that you can never have too many...
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Laurel
May 25, 20212 min read
Ranch Chicken Salad Sandwiches
If there's one thing I absolutely love it's a good sandwich. Endlessly adaptable, with layers of tastiness piled high between two slices...
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Laurel
May 7, 20212 min read
Tropical Turmeric Granola
I don't know about you, but most granola on the market just doesn't do it for me. It's either too sweet, not crunchy enough, or loaded...
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Laurel
May 6, 20212 min read
Fresh Strawberry Sourdough Muffins
It's strawberry season, and I don't know about you, but I am physically incapable of walking away from the farmers market with less than...
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Laurel
Mar 19, 20212 min read
(Sweet) Patatas Bravas
If you've been to Spain (or even just a legit Spanish restaurant), you've probably had Patatas Bravas, that delightful dish of fried...
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Laurel
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Chai Latte Scones
Breakfast in my household is usually something small and quick because, let's be honest, who has time for an elaborate breakfast on your...
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Laurel
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Vanilla Chai Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
I don't bake sweets all that often. This is mostly because, although I generally crave savory over sweet, if there are sweet treats...
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Laurel
Jan 22, 20214 min read
Indian-ish Pork Ribs
I learned a lot of things in culinary school, but perhaps most important was to trust myself enough to try new things - new ingredients,...
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Laurel
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Ratatouille-Stuffed Pasta Shells
Are you working on upping your veggie intake this year? Yeah, me too. Some days it's easy, but some days, to be honest, all I want to do...
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