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Laurel
Nov 16, 20213 min read
Preserved Lemons
It's no secret that I love citrus. A quick look at my Shop reveals no fewer than 10 spice blends that include one type of citrus or...
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Laurel
Nov 12, 20213 min read
Chocolate Chai Pie
You may not think it based on the number of dessert recipes I've been posting lately, but I'm not a huge dessert person. If given the...
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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 29, 20214 min read
Skillet Pizza with Eggplant and Sausage
I am pretty much an equal opportunity pizza fan. I'll take it with a thin or pillowy crust; with red, white, green or no sauce; with...
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Laurel
Oct 26, 20212 min read
One-Pan Harissa Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprout and Kale Orzo
I'm pretty sure that I don't even need to do an introduction for this post since most people are just going to skip it and go straight to...
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Laurel
Oct 19, 20211 min read
Spicy Crab Pasta with Harissa and Preserved Lemon
Looking for a pasta dish that feels fancy but is ready in the time it takes to cook the noodles? Well, look no further because this Spicy...
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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
Oct 5, 20213 min read
Winter Squash and Sausage Mac & Cheese
Show me a person that says they don't like Mac & Cheese, and I will show you either (1) a liar or (2) someone who thinks that the stuff...
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Laurel
Oct 1, 20212 min read
One-Pot Chicken Thighs with Kale, Apples, and Winter Squash
It's FINALLY Autumn, and I don't know about you, but I'm ready for ALL the cozy dishes, especially ones that taste this good with this...
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Laurel
Sep 24, 20213 min read
Pork Tacos al Relajo "Pastor"
I don't know about you, but I've pretty much never met a taco I didn't love. Corn or flour. Soft or crispy. Beef, pork, chicken, chorizo,...
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Laurel
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Pasta with Harissa-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Sauce
Are you always on the hunt for ideas for weeknight dinner ideas that are (1) quick and easy, (2) healthy-ish, and (3) NOT boring? Me too,...
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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
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower
My husband and I are avowed Omnivores. We love a good steak, and, I'll be honest, I could never give up pork. But we generally adhere to...
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Laurel
Sep 2, 20214 min read
Air Fryer Autumn Spiced Apple Cider Donuts
I was pretty late to the air fryer game. We don't eat many fried foods at home (both for health and wellness reasons but also because I...
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Laurel
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Smoked Picanha Steak with Three-Herb Chimichurri
Although my husband and I do a fair amount of grilling (we have a gas grill), we are pretty inexperienced at smoking things, as we do not...
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Laurel
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Grilled Whole Fish with Citrus and Fennel Salad
As a kid growing up in Coastal Southern California, I ate a lot of seafood, but my dad generally filleted whatever fish he caught. It...
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