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Courtney Smith
Dec 28, 20193 min read
Baked Rigatoni alla Vodka with Sausage and Kale
Penne alla Vodka has always been a favorite indulgence of mine- a simple combo of tender penne tossed into a creamy tomato sauce may...
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Courtney Smith
Dec 11, 20192 min read
Bison and Sweet Potato Chili
Chili is a dish that stirs up lots of different opinions. No beans- more beans! Forget the tomatoes- add extra tomatoes! It can only be...
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Courtney Smith
Nov 21, 20194 min read
King Ranch Chicken
King Ranch Chicken: if you know, oh do you know! What many of us don’t know, however, is what lurks beneath that bubbling, cheesy top...
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Courtney Smith
Nov 4, 20192 min read
Black Bean Soup
Could this recipe be any easier? Nope- I think not. You don’t even have to worry about draining your beans, for cryin’ out loud! Albeit a...
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Courtney Smith
Oct 29, 20193 min read
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
It’s that time of year when you can almost always find me hovering over a big pot, stirring up a cauldron of something hearty for my...
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Courtney Smith
Oct 25, 20192 min read
Chicken Thighs with Pancetta and Olives
What characterizes a truly great recipe? In my humble opinion, a great recipe should meet most if not all of the following criteria:...
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Courtney Smith
Oct 9, 20193 min read
Caldo de Pollo
Who else gets hit hard by germs at the beginning of the school year? We have been through a couple of sniffle cycles already, and we are...
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Courtney Smith
Oct 7, 20193 min read
Beef, Broccoli, and Brussels Sprout Stir Fry
This recipe stemmed out of an intense craving for Chinese takeout and an unfortunate lack of decent Chinese food in my area. And you know...
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Courtney Smith
Sep 14, 20195 min read
Chicken and Wild Rice Pot Pie
I’m pushing the fall vibes my cocina- it’s still hot as hades in South Texas, and maybe I’m a little premature in my efforts, but I’m so...
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Courtney Smith
Sep 1, 20193 min read
Sheet Pan Salmon Nicoise
The humble sheet pan is one of my best loved and most frequently used kitchen tools. From baking granola to roasting vegetables, I use...
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Courtney Smith
Aug 26, 20194 min read
Balsamic Grilled Steak and Farro Salad
There are two classes of people when it comes to salad for dinner, the “I’ll eat salad all day, every day” group, and the “salad is just...
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Courtney Smith
Aug 18, 20193 min read
Poulet Provençal
Mmmm Poulet Provençal- blindfolded, it has me wondering, “am I at my dining table in South Texas or having a picnic in a lavender field...
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Courtney Smith
Aug 13, 20194 min read
Weeknight Turkey Bolognese
Everyone needs a killer weeknight meat sauce recipe, and I'm not talking about a pound of ground beef and a jar of red sauce. I'm talking...
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Courtney Smith
Aug 3, 20193 min read
“Chile Crunch” Fried Rice
If you follow me on Instagram, it’s no secret that I have a serious Chile Crunch addiction. I recently discovered this flavor boosting...
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Courtney Smith
Jul 28, 20193 min read
Coconut Turkey Curry with Chickpeas
I love making curry in my cocina! Whether Thai, Indian, or Caribbean, most curries are delectable one-pot meals that pack loads of bold...
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Courtney Smith
Jul 19, 20192 min read
Spicy Peanut Chopped Chicken Salad
I think we are all familiar with the ubiquitous Chinese chicken salad. We see it on menus with chunks of fried chicken, oily wonton...
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Courtney Smith
Jul 12, 20192 min read
Pasta Shells with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
When I was a little Coco, shells were my favorite pasta variety. I preferred them slathered in Velveeta with some Kraft parm in the green...
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Courtney Smith
Jul 9, 20193 min read
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Cooking, for me, has always been a demonstration of love, and nothing says “I love you” quite like a homemade lasagna. Good lasagna...
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Courtney Smith
Jun 24, 20193 min read
Asian Smoked Salmon Bowls
This recipe is less of a cooking guide and more of a grocery store purchase guide- if you can open a package and assemble ingredients on...
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Courtney Smith
Jun 18, 20193 min read
Roasted Chicken Shawarma Bowls
I have become a big fan of “bowling“- not the sport requiring dorky shoes and a heavy ball, but the activity that involves layering tasty...
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