Tag: dinner
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15 Minute Meals: Mustard & Thyme Pork Chops
At the Odle house, we eat pork chops once a week. I’ve had my tried and true method for over year, but recently switched it up. As soon as Ellie had this new version, she announced she liked these much better. I liked them too, but for different reasons. They taste great, but their true…
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Tomato Basil Pasta
When I was a kid, we would go out for Italian as a family whenever we were out of town. Often, my parents would get the tomato basil pasta. (Like every time) So, in honor of tomato season, I decided to try my hand at my own version. With peak season ingredients, the sauce doesn’t…
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Cacio e Pepe Risotto
This recipe combines two of my favorite things – risotto and cacio e pepe. For the unintiated, cacio e pepe has the most lovely, simple flavors. Nutty cheese and lots of freshly cracked black pepper are dynamic against simple pasta. Those ingredients have the same effect on this risotto. Make it this weekend for someone…
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Smoky Chickpeas with Asparagus and Eggs
Before Ellie, I used to eat a lot of eggs. Scrambled, fried and poached, they’ve always been a go-to weeknight meal of mine. Even though she likes them as much as I do, I’d sort of forgotten how lovely they are for dinner. So, one evening, I decided to rework a Smitten Kitchen recipe using…
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Fast Food: Vegged Out Sloppy Joes & Potatoes
When Keegan is away, I like to make all the vegetables he doesn’t like. Do you do that too? I’m always sad to see him go, but manage to console myself with mushrooms* and tomatoes. Some of his least favorite foods are ones that both Ellie and I like a lot. In particular, they are red…
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Fast Food: Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and White Beans
Pork chops should be your kitchen secret. Serving them for a weeknight dinner looks very impressive, but they take about 15 minutes to make. That’s it. I won’t tell if you won’t, okay? To complete the pork chops, I made a quick pan sauce with white wine, but you could easily use chicken broth instead,…
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Mac and Cheese with Peas and Pancetta
I made this macaroni and cheese a few weeks ago with the intention of sharing it with you. Unfortunately right before I wrote this post, I was convinced I had lost the recipe. I was in a panic. “What was the secret ingredient? Could I recreate it?” Keegan thought I should make it again to…
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Roast Chicken with Sausage & Potatoes
At our house, Sunday dinner is usually something special. If we’ve been in town, I try to spend a little more time in the kitchen and actually set the table. Candles are lit, cloth napkins are added and sometimes, I open a bottle of wine. A few Sundays ago, I remade a dish by Nigella…
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Fast Food: Pancetta, Peas and Asparagus Pasta
Few things are better than pancetta. That is a fact. The smallest amount can add incredible depth of flavor to a simple weeknight meal. When it’s tossed with seasonal, fresh vegetables and whole wheat pasta, it makes good for you ingredients surprisingly addicting. Ready to impress your family? Grate a hard boiled egg over the…
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Fast Food: Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus & Strawberries
This is spring on a plate, and it can be on your table in about 30. (And, it’s healthy.) Boom, boom, boom. The chicken is marinated quickly in lemon juice and zest, along with a little garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Then, it’s thrown on the grill for less than 15 minutes. Asparagus seasoned…