Clam Chowder

The easiest clam chowder….. its for sure not fat free. But a good clam chowder isn’t. HAHA. This is a great soup to serve with a sandwich for the perfect lunch on a cold fall or winter day. Clam Chowder 1 small onion, diced 2 cups celery, diced 3 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1…

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Pizza Kolaches with Studio 5

Take your next pizza night up a notch. Pizza Kolaches 1/2 cup warm water 2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast 1 cup scalded milk 1 cube soft butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs Pinch of salt 4-5 cups all purpose flour Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a small sauce pan, prepare your milk. Place…

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Retreat Chili

This quick and easy recipe is a combo of 2 of my regular go to chili recipes. Seemed perfect for our loaded baked potato bar at our Rooted In Truth Retreat, or with a side of corn bread. Yum. Missing all my retreat ladies. XO Retreat Chili 3 lbs. ground turkey (or beef or a…

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Pesto Grilled Turkey Open Faced Sandwiches

Open faced sandwiches are quick to assemble, easy to prepare for and the whole family loves them. Here’s my version of a great turkey with pesto. Yum. Pesto Grilled Turkey Open Faced Sandwiches 1 1/2 lbs. turkey breast, grilled and sliced thin (you can also use deli meat) 2 tomatoes, sliced or diced Arugula 6…

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Olympic inspiration: Japanese Savory Pancakes

With the Tokyo Olympics just starting, why not share this great vegetable based recipe for all of us to make? Good. I’m glad we agree. I was fortunate enough to spend some time, however brief, in Japan when I was 12. I will never forget the great time I had. The amazing people, the amazing…

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Fueled: Salmon Flatbread Open Sandwich

Everyone needs a new open faced sandwich for summer…. and this one came together beautifully. Thanks Grace for being my sous chef! Salmon Flatbread Open Sandwich 2 1/2 lb. salmon fillet 1 lemon 1/2 cup fresh dill Kosher salt Avocado oil or olive oil Garlic powder Prepare your salmon. Line a baking sheet with parchment…

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Fueled: Thai Veggie Tacos w/ Cassava tortillas

Eat your veggies. You’ve heard it before. But eating veggies should also taste really good. These tacos are pretty simple and PRETTY AMAZING. Thai Veggie Tacos 6 Cassava Flour Tortillas 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 bunch cilantro 2 green onions, diced 1 red pepper sliced thin 1 cup mango sliced…

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Olympic inspiration: Japanese Katsudon w/ Studio 5

It’s time for the Tokyo Olympics. And I can’t think of anything better than to get us in the mood other than home cooked Japanese food. You? I loved the time I spent in Japan. I love the culture, the land, the food, the beautiful people. All of it. This delicious katsu rice bowl is…

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Lemon Garden Pea & Ham Gnocchi

Yummy. Easy. Delicious gnocchi- all in a 15 minute meal- in a skillet! Lemon Garden Pea & Ham Gnocchi 1 lb. prepared gnocchi 1 lb. ham, cut into pieces 1 small sweet onion, diced 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup fresh green peas 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1…

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Summer Roll Salad

Summer salads have my name all over them. And who wants to make a hot dinner when it’s even hotter outside? This salad was even better the next day. Yum. Summer Roll Salad 1 box rice noodles, broken in half and cooked according to pkg directions, drain, then add the noodles in to a bowl…

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