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Archives for November 2018

Weekly Meal Plan // Week of November 25

November 26, 2018 By msmart 1 Comment

Weekly meal plan

Back to reality after a week of exploring Nashville, Blackberry Farm, Chapel Hill and Charleston. A break from work, teaching classes, homework and carpools was such needed before the next batch of holidays. I’m thankful we had beautiful weather on our trip and time with my parents, sister and her family. Having a weekly meal…

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Filed Under: Uncategorised, Weekly Meal Plans Tagged With: easy dinners, family dinners, low-carb dinners, weekly meal plan

Skirt Steak Fajitas Marinated in Whiskey and Lime

November 23, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

skirt steak fajitas

Super Fast Skirt Steak Fajitas Marinated in lime, whiskey and chile de Arbol, skirt steak fajitas couldn’t get any tastier. And since the steak and peppers cook in one pan, they’re the perfect weeknight dinner. Serve them in tortillas, on a bed of salad greens or over Mexican rice with all the toppings. Super Simple…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Mains, Meat, One-Pot Meals Tagged With: easy dinner, fajitas, skirt steak, whiskey marinade

Weekly Meal Plan // Week of November 18

November 18, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving organization

Out of office! We’re currently on a road trip from Nashville, to Blackberry Farm, Chapel Hill for Thanksgiving and ending in Charleston. Our family of five is packed in a rental car and hitting all the sights, from checking out colleges to listening to country music and eating hot chicken! Just call us the Griswolds….

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Honey Roasted Root Vegetables

November 16, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

Honey roasted root vegetables

A super easy side dish that is perfect alongside a weeknight roast chicken or your Thanksgiving turkey. Add a couple peeled and chopped beets to the vegetable mixture if you’d like. Save leftovers to toss with salad greens for lunch the next day.

Filed Under: All Recipes, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Grain-free, Holidays, Vegetable Side Dish, Winter Tagged With: carrots, parsnips, root vegetables, sweet potatoes, vegetables

Thanksgiving Menu

November 15, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Menu

A Simple and Delicious Thanksgiving Menu Thanksgiving is one week away! I’m proud to partner with Memorial Hermann on this easy Thanksgiving menu that’s full of seasonal bounty. From appetizers to dessert, find your new favorite recipes and tips for a stress-free turkey day. Get everything in one beautiful booklet that you can download and…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Entertaining, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: thanksgiving dinner, Thanksgiving menu, thanksgiving planning

Weekly Meal Plan // Week of November 12

November 11, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

easy weekly meal plan

An Easy Weekly Meal Plan SUNDAY Make-your-own pizzas on Trader Joe’s pizza crust. We’ll put out all the fixings: Caramelized onions, peppers, pepperoni, grilled chicken, olives, mozzarella, goat cheese and Rao’s marinara. I’ll toss an arugula salad on the side with super simple salad dressing (try it with apple cider vinegar instead of champagne vinegar). I’ll post…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Weekly Meal Plans

Cacio et Pepe Spaghetti Squash

November 10, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

cacio et pepe spaghetti squash

Cacio et Pepe spaghetti squash is a vegetable-based take on a typical Roman pasta preparation. Made with generous amounts of grated Pecorino Romano and fresh ground pepper, it makes spaghetti squash feel like a decadent side. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil and Pecorino Romano cheese for the best results.

Filed Under: All Recipes, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Grain-free, Uncategorised, Vegetable Side Dish Tagged With: cacio et pepe, easy vegetable side, gluten-free, spaghetti squash

Holiday Classes Are Here! And a Weekly Meal Plan!!

November 4, 2018 By msmart Leave a Comment

Weekly meal plan

Fall Weekly Meal Plan Here we go, it’s November! I can’t wait to help you entertain with ease this holiday season. Simple appetizers, crowd-pleasing cocktails and make ahead crudités boards are my specialty. Sometimes I fear that entertaining at home is a dying art. There’s so much pressure to make things “perfect” that people are…

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Filed Under: Uncategorised, Weekly Meal Plans

Easy Tortellini Casserole

November 4, 2018 By msmart 3 Comments

Easy Tortellini Casserole Sometimes I crave a savory casserole, but want something easy and fast. Enter easy tortellini casserole for a family-friendly and super simple dinner. Make it with fresh or frozen tortellini (or ravioli) and mix in your favorite greens, mild Italian sausage and marinara sauce. If you’re vegetarian, ditch the sausage and substitute chopped…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Casseroles, Dinner, Freezer Friendly, Uncategorised

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Marcia Smart is a cooking instructor, recipe developer and food writer who wants to help you make good, simple meals for your family and friends. She craves food that's seasonal and delicious and wants to share it with you. A California girl living in a Houston world with her husband and three children.

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