Pizza Night Salad
Pizza night is a much anticipated event in our family. Typically a weekly affair, everyone looks forward to chowing down on their...
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Courtney Smith
Nov 21, 20223 min read
Shredded Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad with Maple Orange Vinaigrette
I am a staunch believer that salad deserves a place of pride on your holiday buffet table. After indulging on stuffing, potatoes, and...
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Courtney Smith
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Parmesan Smashed Red Potatoes
Are you ready for the easiest mashed (ahem, smashed) potato recipe ever? These fuss free Parmesan Smashed Red Potatoes are simple and...
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Courtney Smith
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Twice Baked Potatoes with Goat Cheese
We love to "steak and potato" on the weekends- yes, it's a verb! The classic combo of juicy steak and creamy tater is pretty hard to beat...
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Courtney Smith
May 2, 20223 min read
Bhindi Masala
Okra: you either love it or hate it. I am most definitely on team “love” and have been ever since piling fried okra onto my LuAnn platter...
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Courtney Smith
Jan 15, 20224 min read
Twice Baked Potatoes with Manchego, Jamon Serrano and Poblanos
Why have a baked potato when you have a TWICE a baked potato? There is so much more to love about a twice baked spud- they are delicious,...
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Courtney Smith
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Sourdough Panzanella
I thought that I’d missed the boat on posting this panzanella recipe, a delicacy best savored in summer months, but it hit a high of 104°...
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Courtney Smith
Mar 23, 20214 min read
Caesar Style Kale and Farro Salad
We all remember our first kiss, car, speeding ticket, job, etc... but do you recall your first Caesar salad? I do. The year was 1999 and...
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Courtney Smith
Nov 24, 20203 min read
Corn Pudding with Leeks and Bacon
This perfect pudding is side dish gold, an ideal supporting actor any time of day or year (and tasty enough to steal the lead course’s...
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Courtney Smith
Nov 16, 20203 min read
Kelly’s Jalapeño Cornbread Stuffing
Confession: I have never roasted a whole turkey or been the cook in charge of Thanksgiving! Shocker I know, but the meal has always been...
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Courtney Smith
Aug 31, 20203 min read
Late Summer Corn Pudding
For many Texans, the seasons are categorized by either what sport is on TV or what animal you’re allowed to shoot. I don’t hunt or enjoy...
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Courtney Smith
Aug 13, 20204 min read
Sheet Pan Ratatouille
I have a produce hoarding problem. Every time I visit the store or the farmers market, especially this time of year, all the fruits and...
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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
Nov 10, 20193 min read
Wild Rice Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash
Sure, turkey is great - but come Thanksgiving, for me it’s about the sides! I could make a plate of sides alone, skip the bird, and be...
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Courtney Smith
Jul 5, 20192 min read
Roasted Potato Salad
Potato salad doesn’t have to be your grandma’s church potluck recipe: a cold, gloopy jumble of mushy spuds and thick mayo. My favorite...
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Courtney Smith
May 19, 20192 min read
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...
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Courtney Smith
Apr 27, 20192 min read
Potato, Squash, and Tomato Tian
On a scale from one to TIAN, I give this dish an eleven. Corny jokes aside, this is among my favorite side recipes. A “tian” is a...
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Courtney Smith
Apr 24, 20192 min read
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...
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Courtney Smith
Apr 11, 20192 min read
Spice Roasted Cauliflower
Move over, Brussels sprouts- cauliflower has quickly risen through the ranks to become the veggie squad’s new MVP. It’s everywhere! And...
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Courtney Smith
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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,...
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