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Cheesy Broccoli Noodle Soup
I don't care if it's 100 degrees in Texas, I always want a good bowl of Broccoli-cheddar soup. I love that this version is a little...
Kelly Marshall
Apr 21 min read
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Thai Shrimp Curry
The original recipe for this dish came from Bon Appetit but I made quite a few adjustments to bring out more flavor, without adding more...
Kelly Marshall
Jan 22 min read
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Mama's Pot Roast
One time when I was home at my parents' house, my mom gave me the recipe for her Pot Roast which she used to make when we were growing up...
Kelly Marshall
Jan 22 min read
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Roast Beef Sliders
This recipe comes straight from my mom and the sliders are so good, if there are leftovers, people will be asking to bring them home....
Kelly Marshall
Jan 22 min read
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Hoppin John - Happy New Year!
Before moving to Texas I had never heard of Hoppin' John. But thank goodness I did. It's a southern tradition to eat black eyed peas on...
Kelly Marshall
Jan 22 min read
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Rosemary Chicken Meatballs with Tomato Orzo
This recipe is a 10 out of 10 every time. Heavenly both the first night, and for leftoevers. The meatballs have just the right amount of...
Kelly Marshall
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Heavenly Cheesecake Bars
These are easier to make than regular cheesecake, and sized so that 1-2 bars is enough to satisfy your cheesecake cravings. Unless you're...
Kelly Marshall
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is one of those dishes that sounds (and tastes) like it's really complicated to make, but really, it's ridiculously...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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Muffin Cup Potatoes Gratin
This one is super easy to make. You can make a large batch in a glass dish, or you can make individual servings using muffin tins. Either...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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Cinnamon Rolls
I made this recipe once and immediately knew it'd be a staple in our house. There's not much to say about a phenomenal cinnamon roll...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Korean-inspired Beef & Broccoli Bowls
One day I was searching for something new, interesting, and EASY to cook after work using broccoli and ground beef and found my new...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Short Rib Bolognese
This dish immediately became a favorite the first time I made it. A dish that when I tasted it, I said "holy crap, I made this?? Ideally...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 10, 20233 min read
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Mer's Spaghetti Carbonara
When I had a taste of my friend Meredith's famous Carbonara, I realized I'd spent too much of my life not eating cheesy pasta with bacon...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Dipped & Salted Double Chocolate Cookies
The name kinda says it all with this one. These cookies are the perfect blend of fudgey and crispy, sweet and salty, and full of deep...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Apple Streusel Muffins
This is my absolute favorite thing to make with Granny Smith (or any other) apples that are hanging around. They're light and flavorful,...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 10, 20231 min read
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BEST Filet Mignon Ever
I grew up on steak & potatoes for dinner on Sunday nights. It was our family tradition for my dad to play Frank Sinatra at just slightly...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Air Fryer Bread
Every time I think the words "Air Fryer Bread" my mouth starts watering. This bread is just so so good. it's moist with a crispy top...
Kelly Marshall
Aug 17, 20231 min read
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Charred Cauliflower & Shells
OMG this is so good. I happened to turn on Food Network, just as Ina Garten was pouring this lovely melding of charred cauliflower,...
Kelly Marshall
Oct 1, 20222 min read
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Melt-in-your-Mouth Glazed Broiled Salmon
I never knew you could broil salmon to such perfection. One night I really wanted a salmon and white rice dish. Inspired by the flavors...
Kelly Marshall
Oct 1, 20221 min read
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Crispy Onion Strings
When we lived in Connecticut, my mom used to take us to this great 50's style burger place called The Hot Spot. We all agreed, the Hot...
Kelly Marshall
Sep 17, 20222 min read
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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Just thinking of this dish is making my mouth water. I was first introduced to New Orleans style BBQ shrimp by my Aunt Melissa who sent...
Kelly Marshall
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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Wild Mushroom & Chicken Pasta with Thyme Cream Sauce
This is one of those pastas that by the time you finish what's on your plate, you're already thinking about the leftovers you're having...
Kelly Marshall
Jul 18, 20222 min read
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Kels Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Sauce
I've been wanting to learn to make homemade enchilada sauce for years. I tried making a "mole" (moh-lay) version once that came out...
Kelly Marshall
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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Steve's Key Lime Pie
I made this pie for the first time when my friend Steve was in town from New Orleans. It was his first time trying key lime pie! (he had...
Kelly Marshall
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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Potato Chip Chicken
With a name like Potato Chip Chicken there's not much more to say. This salty, crunchy take on baked "fried" chicken has been a family...
Kelly Marshall
Jul 3, 20221 min read
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Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Rice
I tried this recipe because my stepdaughter is a fan of the individual ingredients so I figured it would be a home run. After a few...
Kelly Marshall
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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Zesty Shrimp "Scampi"
In our house we call this Shrimp Scampi, but some might be offended by that name since this recipe trades the original recipe's lemon...
Kelly Marshall
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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Penne alla Vodka
For many people who know me, this dish requires no introduction. It's one of my favorite things to make, and for how simple it is, it's...
Kelly Marshall
Apr 3, 20222 min read
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Sausage-Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette
I can't tell you how often I crave this dish. And it's so easy to prep & cook. I was originally inspired to make this by a restaurant...
Kelly Marshall
Apr 3, 20221 min read
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Chili Maple Salmon
This salmon can either be roasted in the oven or grilled, and if you keep a batch of the rub on hand in an old spice jar, it makes for a...
Kelly Marshall
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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'Worth it' Lasagna
You know how sometimes you order lasagna and it's a mushy mush of noodles, cheese and meat, but not a lot of flavor otherwise? This...
Kelly Marshall
Feb 24, 20222 min read
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The BEST Buffalo Wings
I've always wanted to make these! I don't know why I never tried except that every recipe I saw called for deep frying them, and even...
Kelly Marshall
Feb 13, 20222 min read
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Nantucket Seafood Chowder
This chowder is inspired by a restaurant I found late into my Nantucket journey this summer, Kitty Murtaghs. If you have the chance to be...
Kelly Marshall
Feb 8, 20222 min read
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Thai Salmon Curry
Salmon is one of the proteins my husband loves, and when we have it, we usually make this Chili Maple Salmon recipe. One night I decided...
Kelly Marshall
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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Crispy Pork (or Chicken) Egg Rolls
I've been watching a lot of Girl Meets Farm lately, and on one episode, Molly Yeh uses egg roll wrappers to make cheesy fried pickles. As...
Kelly Marshall
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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Evie's Pasta
When I first moved to Texas and was figuring out how to cook for my stepdaughter, I decided to go back to basics and cook something easy...
Kelly Marshall
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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