My Dad’s Chili
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My Dad’s Chili

Fun fact: a few years ago, this chili won me second place at an office chili cook-off. There were more than twenty entries… it’s that good!

Every region and family has their own favorite chili, and this is mine: a thick consistency, a little sweet, heavy on the meat and beans.

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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

That top layer of cheese gets golden and slightly crispy in the oven. Every bite here is a cheesy, broccoli-filled dream. You’re going to love this.

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Our Thanksgiving Dinner
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Our Thanksgiving Dinner

It was the most triumphant day of my home cooking career to date. Seven dishes on the table at the same time. Nothing raw, nothing burned, all the correct temperature for serving. And I love that our plates were full of colorful vegetables!

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10 Healthy(ish) Holiday Dishes
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10 Healthy(ish) Holiday Dishes

We have arrived at the season in which even the least enthusiastic home cooks will be entering their kitchens with the intent to make something from scratch… let’s save a little spot on the plate for something more produce-forward, shall we?

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Chai Sugar Cookies
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Chai Sugar Cookies

At this point in 2020, we all need a cookie. This cookie, specifically, because you only need one mixing bowl and the handful of spices you’ve already probably gathered for your holiday baking.

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Slow Cooker Carnitas
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Slow Cooker Carnitas

This is a foolproof, flexible recipe that will give you meal after meal of delicious carnitas… The options are endless, which is why this recipe is a meal-prepper’s dream.

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Corn and Shrimp Chowder
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Corn and Shrimp Chowder

The beauty of this recipe is in its simplicity. There is something magical about a pile of chopped vegetables and broth turning into something so delicious with just a few seasonings and some half and half.

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Chicken and Dumplings
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Chicken and Dumplings

I love (and am comforted by) chicken and dumplings so much that this is the dinner I made the night I took the practicum of my NCIDQ exam. After months of studying and hours of testing, all I wanted was to reward myself with a bowl of this deliciousness.

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Lemon Lavender Blueberry Scones
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Lemon Lavender Blueberry Scones

This recipe was the result of summer longing and a whole lot of leftover wedding lavender, though I find I like them just as much in November as I do in June. The floral lavender, the bright lemon, and the juicy berries really sing. I think you’ll love these.

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