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Things I seem to make a lot, for easy reference.

Butternut Squash, Kale, and Bacon tacos

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Butternut Squash, Kale, and Bacon tacos

It was Tuesday. You know what that means…. TACOS! But after a long stretch of eating old school crunchy tacos, I needed something different.

Jambalaya

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Jambalaya

Mind blowing awesomeness.

Smoked Chicken, Zucchini, Pecorino, Almond Salad

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Smoked Chicken, Zucchini, Pecorino, Almond Salad

Sometimes a simple salad is all it takes to make you remember how awesome food can be. This is that salad.

Carnitas

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Carnitas

Remember that ice cream bar that asked you, what would you doooo for a … Screw that – i’d do anything for great carnitas.

Sea Bass, Artichokes, Cherry Tomato

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Sea Bass, Artichokes, Cherry Tomato

Kick ass, Sea bass! Pan seared sea bass, crispy artichokes, kicking sauce. Deliciousness Maximized.

Lamb Chops with Olives, Capers, and Onions

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Lamb Chops with Olives, Capers, and Onions

I love lamb chops, they are delicious on their own but a little something extra is nice too. This something extra is pretty intense. Think chicken piccata but with lamb and olives. Piquant from the lemon and capers, sultry from the olive, and sweet from the onion.

Skirt Steak, Farro, and Arugula Salad

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Skirt Steak, Farro, and Arugula Salad

Steak and farro with lemon vinaigrette and arugula make for an awesome salad. This one will end up on your regular rotation.

Smoked Tri-Tip

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Smoked Tri-Tip

Sultry. Complex. On the surface, cut from standard cloth, but when tasting it turns out exotic and rich. That is smoked tri-tip.

The Family Salad

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The Family Salad

The perfect house salad. Tangy creamy dressing, crisp lettuce, mix of veggies, crunchy croutons. What more could you ask for from a humble salad?

Chili

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Chili

Chili is love. You better love your kitchen when you embark on this. When it’s done, everyone who tries it will love you.

Pork Chili Verde

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Pork Chili Verde

Comfort often comes at a price. Tons of ingredients. An arduous journey through prep. Long, slow cooks. Many ways to mess up.

Beans, Sausage, Kale Casserole

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Beans, Sausage, Kale Casserole

A casserole play on white bean, sausage, and kale soup. Super yummy!