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Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chickpeas

May 15, 2018 By Holly 5 Comments

Like so many others, I’ve become somewhat of an Instant Pot fanatic. When I first bought my Instant Pot, it sat in the box for about six months, coming out only to serve as a glorified rice maker. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s a great rice maker, but I didn’t really appreciate just how great this kitchen instrument was until I started using it to fast track healthy dinners for my family. Over the past year, it’s become a go-to tool for soups, stews, roasts, and countless large batches of quinoa. I love that it allows me to produce meals that taste like I’ve been working on them all day, but in reality, came together in less than an hour. My latest IP favorite? This simple recipe for Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chickpeas.

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Instant Pot Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

April 3, 2018 By Lane 10 Comments

Without further ado, here is the recipe for the Instant Pot Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema that I had promised you all! (and for extra yum, they contain butternut squash as well!)

I recently hosted one of my book clubs and decided the theme should be tacos. The book was “Americanah”, and if you’ve ever read this book you’re wondering right now where I got the idea for a taco theme. Spoiler alert, my mind works in mysterious ways. I can’t explain it. I won’t even try. But for some reason, this book made me decide to create a recipe for Instant Pot Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema and I’m sure glad it did. …

Weeknight Dinner: Roasted Chicken with Romesco

March 27, 2018 By Holly 3 Comments

I’m heading in to a busy week of work, kid activities, and getting ready for the Easter holiday. In the midst of all of the chaos, I need easy recipes that are full of flavor, healthy, and can be on the table in under an hour. I’ve long been a fan of weeknight meals using roasted chicken because of it’s amazing versatility and recently developed this recipe for Roasted Chicken with Romesco that has quickly become a family favorite.

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Farro Salad with Salmon and Roasted Vegetables

March 20, 2018 By Lane Leave a Comment

You might have heard this story before, (you’ve probably lived this story before) but this particular ending is delicious! This Farro Salad is worth reading about!

I recently went out to lunch with a group of friends, at a restaurant I go to frequently. While looking at the menu, I was tempted to order my “usual”, but instead decided to take a chance on this Farro Salad. Thank goodness I did! As soon as I started eating, I decided this was a dish I needed to create at home. ASAP.

Farro Salad with Salmon and Roasted Vegetables.

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Lemon Roasted Shrimp with Broccoli and Rice: A Sheet Pan Dinner

February 27, 2018 By Holly 20 Comments

If you’ve been reading the blog for awhile, you may know that I’m a really big fan of one-pot and sheet pan style dinners. Like so many busy parents, I rely on a well tested rotation of weeknight dinner recipes to get through those busy weeks. My personal collection of go to recipes seems to have a common theme: they are all easy to prepare, don’t need fancy ingredients, and don’t make a huge mess (because, let’s face it, dishes are the least fun part of cooking!). Recently, I’ve been looking to add some new dishes to our rotation and with winter seemingly never ending around here, I wanted to get some more bright flavors onto our plates. This week’s recipe for Lemon Roasted Shrimp with Broccoli and Rice does all of that and more. I think you’ll love it!

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Southwestern Frittata

January 23, 2018 By Lane 18 Comments

This is the frittata of my dreams. Cheesy, packed with flavor and so, so easy, Southwestern Frittata is a keeper.

Drool alert!

Last weekend was our cabin blogging weekend. Imagine, two of my besties, a ton of fresh ingredients, wine, a beautiful view and lots of imagination. And with no kids and no husbands to cook for, we had full artistic license! SO MUCH FUN. I’m so excited to share all of the new recipes we created, starting with this Southwestern Frittata!

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One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes

January 9, 2018 By Lane 13 Comments

Are you looking for a new one pot meal? Love farro? One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes is going to be calling your name!

Warmth, umami, comfort food. Healthy whole grains and lean proteins. All of that and more in this One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes. Need a vegetarian option? No problem, a few tweaks, listed in the recipe itself, will get you there! Keep on reading for your new favorite 30 minute meal….

Pork Chops with Pomegranate White Balsamic Pan Sauce

November 21, 2017 By Holly 9 Comments

As a former vegetarian of nearly 16 years, I am still getting my feet wet in the land of cooking meat. Unsurprisingly, when I first started back into eating and cooking meat, chicken was frequently my go to animal protein source. Easy to prepare, readily available and generally a pretty healthy choice, it can be made a million different ways with sauces or spices which is great for home cooks of all experience levels. I’ve only recently come to realize that pork – and pork loin, in particular – is a similarly great option. A lean, easy to cook meat, it works well with tons of different flavors and is quick cooking for busy nights. I love center cut pork loin chops for weeknight dinners, particularly with a simple pan sauce. I’ve frequently used a basic balsamic vinegar to make a pan sauce and have loved it. So when our friends at Queen Creek Olive Mill sent us a bottle of their Pomegranate White Balsamic Vinegar, I just had to get in the kitchen and play! The result? These Pork Chops with Pomegranate White Balsamic Pan Sauce….

BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

October 24, 2017 By Lane 13 Comments

Baked macaroni and cheese, creamy, bubbly and flavorful. This recipe combines an amazing baked macaroni and cheese recipe with delicious BBQ chicken. Your family will thank you for this BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese!

Last weekend was a quiet girls’ weekend at the cabin. No kids. No spouses. Wine on the dock during the day and by the fireplace in the evening. Brilliantly colored leaves and fall temperatures. Long walks on a treelined streets. And comfort food. Sweet comfort food.

Like this BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese.

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One Skillet Apple Bourbon Pork Tenderloin

September 27, 2017 By Lane 57 Comments

Fall. Autumn. Football Season. Whatever you call this gorgeous leaf color changing season, it is here-in all of it’s glory. Last week was 90 degrees here in Minneapolis, and this week is sixty degrees, windy and rainy. Fall has arrived. With fall comes so many of my favorite things! Back to school, comfort food, sweaters…blankets on the side lines of the kids’ soccer games. With back to school, though, comes the busy schedule. And with the busy schedule you need easy weeknight meals-like this One Skillet Apple Bourbon Pork Tenderloin!

We were also lucky enough to be included in the Fall Festival Blog Tour, so below we are featuring links to a whole week’s worth of fall recipes and fall decor!

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