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Courtney Smith
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Pecan & Parmesan Crusted Salmon
House full of picky eaters who won’t eat fish? Have I got a recipe for you! This Pecan and Parmesan Crusted salmon was a big hit with my...
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Courtney Smith
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cranberry Compote
When it comes to entertaining, "secretly simple" is my mantra. Of course you want to wow your guests, but that doesn't have to mean...
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Courtney Smith
Oct 17, 20203 min read
Tamari Maple Salmon and Brussel Sprouts Bowls
I find inspiration for recipes from all sorts of places: cookbooks, the internet, childhood memories, food filled vacations, and also...
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Courtney Smith
Sep 22, 20204 min read
Chicken And Chorizo Paella a la Parilla
I used to think that paella was only something that could be prepared for me at a restaurant by an expert- ideally a Spaniard with a...
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Courtney Smith
Aug 26, 20204 min read
Harissa Honey Chicken with Chickpeas and Cauliflower
We have entered back-to-school mode at our house! Whether your kids are face to face or distance learning, I think most of us are...
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Courtney Smith
Aug 21, 20203 min read
Sweet Potato Quesadillas
This image may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “man food,” but these sweet potato quesadillas are my husband...
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Courtney Smith
Jul 21, 20203 min read
Spinach Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken
You might assume that I come from parents who love to cook, but that’s not the case. My parents are wonderful people with many, many...
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Courtney Smith
Jul 15, 20204 min read
Shrimp and Beef Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
I’ve been dreaming about all the trips I’m going to take post covid craziness, and Greece is on my short list. What I wouldn’t give to...
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Courtney Smith
Jul 5, 20204 min read
Grilled Pizza
I’m a pretty confident cook, but when it comes to making pizza at home, I usually just say “forget it, let’s order.” In fact, my low...
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Courtney Smith
Jun 28, 20203 min read
Pasta with Tomato Confit, Corn, and Arugula
“It’s summahhh time, and the livin’ is easy...” and so is this summery pasta recipe! This recipe is a celebration of some of my favorite...
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Courtney Smith
May 6, 20202 min read
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff: delicious... but maybe a little dated??? Not this version! I’ve updated the “Tsar” of retro comfort foods to suit a more...
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Courtney Smith
Apr 20, 20203 min read
Brick Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
Grilled chicken can either be supremely boring or extremely delicious- a bland and dry salad topper or a succulent, flavorful show...
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Courtney Smith
Mar 12, 20204 min read
Curried Vegetable Pot Pies
It's pretty obvious from my recent posts that my husband and I are trying to follow a mostly plant-based diet, and many of you may be...
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Courtney Smith
Mar 10, 20203 min read
Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Spinach Enchiladas
Where I come from, the tostada chips are crispy, the salsa is spicy, the beans are creamy, the micheladas are ice cold, and the...
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Courtney Smith
Feb 26, 20202 min read
White Bean, Orzo & Spinach Soup
Beans ‘n greens- do ya know what I mean? Add some orzo to this classic combo and you get a full trifecta of texture and flavor! I love...
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Courtney Smith
Feb 17, 20202 min read
Mexican Vegetable Soup
Trying to cram more vegetables into your diet? Soups may be the easiest and tastiest way to do so. I thought that I was pretty good about...
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Courtney Smith
Feb 3, 20203 min read
InstantPot Chicken Tinga
Nothing makes my tastebuds tingle quite like this easy chicken tinga! This is such an easy and all purpose recipe... you can use the...
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Courtney Smith
Jan 28, 20203 min read
Roasted Cauliflower and Red Lentil Soup
We are deep in the throws of an aggressive allergy season here in South Texas, and I keep reaching for bowls of healing soups to soothe...
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Courtney Smith
Jan 26, 20203 min read
Herbed Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli
My husband and I love staying in to recreate “date night” at home these days... we put the kiddos to bed (and pray they stay there), pop...
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Courtney Smith
Dec 30, 20193 min read
Skillet Baked Chicken and Orzo Piccata
Who doesn’t love chicken piccata? It’s buttery, lemony, zippy, and satisfying- a favorite of mine and of many. Piccata style dishes grace...
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