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manapua buns
These steamed buns are also known as bao but I always think of them as manapua buns. They are normally filled with a saucy bbq char siu pork and made with yeast. However, I am no fan of yeast so I...
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The Kid’s Taco Salad
Once in a while the Kid likes to help make dinner which really comes in handy when I have a lot going on. Granted some of these components had to be done ahead by me – but still the setting of the...
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Easy Meatball Subs
Is it just me or is there not enough time in the day? Not all dinners can be made from scratch but with a little help of you can put together a delicious homemade weeknight dinner. Meatball subs are...
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LG’s Messy Recipe + giveaway!
When I first started blogging I wanted to be able to access my recipes from anywhere and I also wanted to keep track of the meals that the kids enjoyed. I’ve been blogging so long now that the kids...
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Buttermilk Pork Chops
Buttermilk makes the world go round, I say. It’s wonderful for baked goods and since I spend the majority of my days baking, this is one of those times when leftover buttermilk finds it’s way easily...
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Pasta With Butter and Cheese
July is always my busiest month, with so little free time during the day, dinner is the last thing on my mind. That’s where pantry staples come in. With just a few items from the pantry, a quick dinner...
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Tamale Pie
My mom always made casseroles for dinner and I was never a fan. I’m pretty sure it was the mush factor. When I started cooking for myself I realized casseroles were pretty good if you got the ratio of...
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Blood Orange Fish Tacos
We eat a lot of tacos around here, at least 3-4 times a week. While I love fish tacos, sometimes fried food just doesn’t sit well. Luckily it’s easy to achieve the same great taste but in a healthier...
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Peruvian Chicken and Aji Amarillo Potatoes
Spices are a great way to add a ton of flavor to cooking but still keep meals healthy. You don’t need excess oils or fat, just a great spice combo is all you need for maximum flavor. When the folks at...
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King’s Hawaiian 2 in 1 Dinner: BBQ Chicken Pizza
King’s Hawaiian just made dinner even easier. They sent me a bottle of their new line of King’s Hawaiian BBQ Sauce and as someone who makes everything from scratch, I admit I was skeptical at first,...
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Beauty and the Beast: Cheese Soufflé
In Beauty and the Beast there are many dishes that Lumière rattles off during “Be Our Guest,” beef ragout, pie and pudding flambé, but one that stuck with me was cheese soufflé. A French egg-based...
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Nom Nom Paleo Bangin’ Baby Back Ribs
I’ve known Michelle Tam for years and I always love seeing all her new Nom Nom Paleo ventures. Along with her husband Henry Fong and their two boys she’s created a Nom Nom Paleo empire, James Beard...
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‘Tis the season…to eat PORGS
Star Wars: The Last Jedi blasted into December with one notable take away, people have a lot of feelings about porgs. Love them or hate them, they are adorable inspiration for crafting food. Making a...
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Baked Breakfast Scotch Eggs
When you bake as much as I do, there always seems to be an overabundance of eggs. So I often make and keep boiled eggs in the fridge because they’re an easy protein-filled snack to grab and go. I...
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Slow Cooker Steak Picado
Steak Picado is a flavorful homemade dish usually made in a pan on the stovetop, but you know I love to create good set-it-and-forget-it crock pot recipes. So I added all the ingredients into my trusty...
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Chili Mac
Weekday dinners can bog you down, you fall into a rut and end up making the same old thing. Add in a bunch of family members who actually have their own opinions (hi, kids) and suddenly the thought of...
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Simple Crispiest Oven Baked Chicken with Argo® Corn Starch
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CrispyCreations #CrispiestChicken #CollectiveBias As someone who cooks all day long but still...
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Instant Pot Teriyaki Steak Tips and Mushrooms
I’ll admit, I needed convincing when it came to the Instant Pot. I have so many kitchen appliances I really didn’t think adding another one would be of any use, (this from a woman who dumped her air...
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Trenette al Pesto Inspired By Pixar’s Luca
Pixar movies have a way of finding their way into your heart through emotional storytelling and inspiring visuals, and sometimes if we’re lucky, food takes center stage in those stories. Luca is a...
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