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Bucatini with Shrimp and Tomatoes
Summer cooking calls for simplicity- many of my favorite ingredients are at their ripest and most flavorful. They don’t need much...

Courtney Smith
Jun 3, 20193 min read
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Sticky Balsamic Ribs
Want to try out a delicious rib recipe but nervous about using a smoker? Look no further than these glorious Sticky Balsamic Ribs! This...

Courtney Smith
May 30, 20193 min read
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Chicken Milanese with Insalata Mista
This recipe should be called Chicken Millionese because there are about a million reasons that I love it. It’s fast, fresh, filling, and...

Courtney Smith
May 25, 20193 min read
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Charlie Bird's Farro Salad
Would you look that this beautiful salad? I mean, it's perfection- chewy farro, crunchy radishes and pistachios, peppery arugula, sweet...

Courtney Smith
May 19, 20192 min read
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Aioli
Tacos have taken over my feed recently- sorry, I'm not sorry! I don't think there is such a thing as too many taco recipes, and I'm just...

Courtney Smith
May 17, 20193 min read
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Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa
I feel so lucky to live in a city where tacos are considered standard fare. Here in Texas, we eat them todo el tiempo, not just on...

Courtney Smith
May 10, 20194 min read
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Fettuccine with Arugula Pesto and Shaved Asparagus
I'm not sure if anything shouts "SPRING!" louder than this recipe. Herby pesto + tender arugula + fresh asparagus = the perfect...

Courtney Smith
Apr 24, 20192 min read
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Cobb a la Coco
You can probably tell from my site that I’m a girl who loves a classic salad, and in my humble opinion, the Cobb is the king of the...

Courtney Smith
Apr 23, 20193 min read
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Crispy Bison Picadillo Tacos
You know that saying "why fix what's not broken?" That's how I feel about the crispy taco. This classic Tex-Mex staple isn't fancy or...

Courtney Smith
Apr 18, 20194 min read
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Pozole Verde with Chicken
Holy moly do I love pozole! I would take a bowl of this scrumptious chartreuse stew over chili any day- and as a proud Texan, those are...

Courtney Smith
Apr 15, 20193 min read
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Turkey Lasagna
Is there a gastronomic sight more glorious than a bubbling, bronzed lasagna being pulled out of an oven? I think not. Last night, I felt...

Courtney Smith
Apr 12, 20193 min read
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Red Lentil Dal with Coconut and Sweet Potatoes
Here I go on my lentil rant again: eat more lentils, people! Seriously- they are delish, nutrish, and cheap! This gorgeous and tasty dal,...

Courtney Smith
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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The BEST Bolognese
Sunday Gravy: even though I’m not Italian, I’ve embraced this ritual wholeheartedly! There is nothing more comforting than stirring a pot...

Courtney Smith
Apr 9, 20193 min read
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Mediterranean Turkey Meatloaf
You are not alone if the phrase “Turkey Meatloaf” conjures up visions of brown, tough bricks of meat sitting untouched on a dinner plate....

Courtney Smith
Apr 5, 20192 min read
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Zucchini Basil Soup
I'm totally smitten with this luscious, simple soup that my friend Sallie turned me on to. It's delicious, good for ya, and easy to prep!...

Courtney Smith
Apr 3, 20192 min read
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Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parm: it’s basically a pizza on a crispy chicken crust, right? What’s not to love? Everyone in my family is a fan of this...

Courtney Smith
Mar 31, 20193 min read
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine
It's so easy to fall into a dinner rut... crazy schedules, zapped energy levels and picky eaters can make creativity in the kitchen a low...

Courtney Smith
Mar 21, 20193 min read
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Roasted Veggie Tostadas Compuestas
Tostadas, or chalupas, are one of my favorite items to order at Mexican food restaurants. They are the nacho's sexier, more sophisticated...

Courtney Smith
Mar 19, 20193 min read
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"Brasato" or Italian Style Pot Roast
On the weekends, I love project cooking- recipes that are a little too low and slow for weeknights when I need to get food on the table...

Courtney Smith
Mar 16, 20193 min read
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Grilled Asian Beef Lettuce "Tacos"
For me, assembling a beautiful platter of food is like making a collage. I consider combinations of colors, textures and flavors while...

Courtney Smith
Mar 15, 20193 min read
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