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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...

Laurel
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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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...

Laurel
Sep 13, 20213 min read
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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...

Laurel
Aug 12, 20212 min read
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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...

Laurel
Aug 9, 20212 min read
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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...

Laurel
Jun 15, 20213 min read
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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...

Laurel
May 25, 20212 min read
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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...

Laurel
May 7, 20212 min read
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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...

Laurel
May 6, 20212 min read
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(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...

Laurel
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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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...

Laurel
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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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...

Laurel
Feb 10, 20212 min read
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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,...

Laurel
Jan 22, 20214 min read
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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...

Laurel
Jan 22, 20212 min read
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This Quiche is Magic
In the before times (before Covid, that is), my husband and I would regularly host small dinner/cocktail/brunch parties with our friends...

Laurel
Jan 17, 20213 min read
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Chorizo Chilaquiles and Eggs Two Ways
I. Love. Breakfast. And chorizo. And any dish served directly out of a big ol' cast iron skillet. So combine breakfast and chorizo and a...

Laurel
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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Greek Lamb Meatballs with Tzaziki
I've got to say, I've never been a huge fan of meatloaf, but I LOVE meatballs. (I'll pause here for you to make a juvenile joke at which...

Laurel
Jan 12, 20213 min read
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Lentil, Kale & Sausage Stew
It's January, which means it's cold, and we are all craving warm, comforting meals that make us feel like we've been wrapped up in a big,...

Laurel
Jan 10, 20212 min read
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"Must-Go" Salad
It's the first Sunday of January, which means if you're anything like me you (1) want to eat healthier after the excesses of the past...

Laurel
Jan 3, 20212 min read
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Cranberry Spice Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies
Did you buy too many bags of fresh cranberries for the holidays? Yeah, me too. Do you hate throwing away your sourdough starter discard...

Laurel
Dec 15, 20202 min read
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Herbed Butternut Squash Soup
One of my favorite things to do as a chef is to take a classic, tried-and-true recipe and put my own twist on it. It's my way of paying...

Laurel
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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