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Any Greens Pesto

January 6, 2021 By msmart Leave a Comment

This "any greens" pesto can be prepped ahead and frozen in ice cube trays or glass containers.

Any Greens Pesto Yes, you can make fresh pesto in January! Maybe not the super traditional Genovese version, but you can make a bright and fresh “any greens” pesto that will be delicious with pasta, as a sauce for fish or chicken or tossed with roasted veggies. We just came back from a couple weeks…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Condiments, Freezer Friendly, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Grain-free, Pasta, Sauces and Salsas Tagged With: any greens pesto, arugula pesto, green sauce, herb pesto, herb sauce, kale pesto, pesto, pesto sauce, sauce

Easy Weeknight Meatballs

December 3, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

These meatballs freeze well and can be cooked straight from the freezer.

Easy Weeknight Meatballs (Gluten-free) Your New FavoriteWeeknight Meatballs When it gets cold and cozy, there’s nothing I crave more than a savory bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Sometimes it might feel like over-achiever status to pull this off on a weeknight, but I have a version that’s quick, simple and delicious. Plus it’s gluten-free, Whole30…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Dinner, Freezer Friendly, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Meat Tagged With: easy meatballs, gluten-free, gluten-free meatballs, meatballs, weeknight meatballs

Cranberry Margaritas

November 18, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

This cranberry margarita is the perfect cocktail for the holiday season.

Cranberry Margaritas What to do with leftover cranberry sauce? Cranberry margaritas! Fresh, bright and colorful, they’re the perfect holiday cocktail. I make them non-stop from Thanksgiving through New Year’s and never tire of their tart-sweet taste. These are equally good with leftover homemade cranberry sauce or canned sauce in a pinch. Although homemade cranberry sauce…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Cocktails Tagged With: cocktail, cocktails for a crowd, cranberry margaritas, easy cocktails, holiday cocktails, margarita, tequila cocktails

Simple Mashed Potatoes

November 10, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

This simple mashed potatoes recipe works just as well with skim milk as it does with whole milk, just use the variety you have on hand. Or substitute nut milk, coconut milk or chicken stock for a dairy-free version.

Simple Mashed Potatoes For a couple years, the only part of Thanksgiving dinner my youngest would eat was the mashed potatoes. Seriously, I couldn’t blame her. They are crucial to Thanksgiving––what better way to soak up all the gravy––but they’re also delicious on a regular old Tuesday night. Mashed potatoes don’t need to be complicated,…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Gluten-free/Gluten-free adaptable, Grain-free, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Vegetable Side Dish, Whole 30 Tagged With: easy mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, side, side dish, simple mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving side

Quick Lamb Ragu

October 26, 2020 By msmart 2 Comments

Looking for an easy dinner recipe? Try the Quick Lamb Ragu Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen.

Quick Lamb Ragu Some of you may remember when I made this super quick lamb ragu on Instagram stories a while back. Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s fast, simple and completely delicious. And before you keep scrolling since this is lamb, please oh please give it a try! Sure you can substitute ground…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Dinner, Mains, Meat, Mediterranean, Pasta, Sauces and Salsas Tagged With: easy dinner, meat sauce, pasta sauce, quick and easy meals, Quick Lamb Ragu

Parchment Paper Fish Packets

October 19, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

These are a “choose your own adventure” dinner. Set out the toppings and let everyone fill their own parchment paper packet.

Parchment Paper Fish Packets It may sound fancy, but parchment paper baking is a super easy method to prepare fish. Everyone in the family can add their favorite toppings (or leave them off). Toss the packets on a sheet pan, throw them in a hot oven and a few minutes later, dinner is done. Cooking…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Mains, Seafood Tagged With: dinner recipes, easy dinner, easy fish recipes, en papillote, fish en papillote, parchment paper fish, parchment paper fish packets, seafood, simple fish recipes

Sheet Pan Ratatouille

September 15, 2020 By msmart 2 Comments

Make this sheet pan ratatouille for an easy and delicious dinner

Sheet Pan Ratatouille Sheet pan dinners are my lifeline during busy times of the year, nights when I don’t want a ton of dishes or just a regular Thursday night. And while this is far from a traditional ratatouille, it’s highly satisfying and one of my favorite veggie-based dishes. Sheet pan ratatouille is so versatile,…

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August 30-September 4 Meal Plan

August 29, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

To Whole30 or Not to Whole30? Anyone else? I’ve been toying with the idea of doing a September Whole30, which has become a typical September routine around here. It’s a good reset before the holidays approach, and kills cravings from summer hedonism! But I’m not sure I have it in me. Right now, I’d like…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Uncategorised, Weekly Meal Plans, Whole 30 Tagged With: easy dinner, family dinner, family meal plan, meal plan

School Lunch Ideas

August 17, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Back-to-School Lunch Ideas Hello mamas! Here we go again. In another lifetime, some of us joked that never EVER in a million years could we homeschool our children, and guess what? Jokes on us! Doing school from home is not easy, and when you’re trying to get your own work done as well, it can…

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Basics, Mains, Salads Tagged With: Easy Lunches, homeschool, lunch ideas, School Lunch, school lunch ideas

Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes

August 4, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

Pasta Salad for Lunch and Dinner, Please! You guys! This pasta salad––full of roasted tomatoes, a zingy oregano vinaigrette and cubed mozzarella––is just what the doctor ordered. I’m literally eating it as I type! Usually, I try not to be too effusive about my recipes, calling things the “best” or “favorite” is not my style….

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Pasta, Salad Dressings, Salads, Summer, Uncategorised, Vegetable Side Dish Tagged With: easy lunch, lunch ideas, pasta salad, pasta salad recipe, pasta salad with roasted tomatoes, quick lunch, summer pasta salad

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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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