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Instant Pot Picadillo

October 4, 2018 By msmart 3 Comments

Instant Pot Picadillo

Get ready for a new favorite! This has been a favorite since I taught it in cooking classes last spring. Instant Pot pork picadillo comes together in about 10 minutes flat, and it’s a trifecta dinner in my house (meaning all three of my kids think it’s a winner). I leave the olives whole, so…

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Weeknight Bolognese

September 13, 2018 By msmart 4 Comments

Weeknight Bolognese

Easy Weeknight Bolognese Wasn’t it Monday a hot second ago? It feels like we’re in a time warp, with homework, sports and activities reaching a fever pitch. You (and I) need easy and nutritious dinners more than ever. Enter weeknight bolognese to save the day! Consider this a one-and-done dinner since it’s packed full of…

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Instant Pot Black Beans

March 7, 2018 By msmart 2 Comments

Instant Pot Black Bleans

True confession: My Instant Pot sat in a box for a year after I bought it. I was afraid of it. Visions of imploding appliances danced in my head. But finally, with some encouragement from a friend, I unpacked it and gave it a whirl. Instant Pot black beans were one of the first of…

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Red Curry Carrot Ginger Soup

February 6, 2018 By msmart 13 Comments

Red Curry Carrot Ginger Soup

Whole30, dairy-free and vegan, this red curry carrot ginger soup is full of flavor. It freezes well, so make a double batch and stash some for a busy night down the road.

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Chicken Tortilla-less Soup

January 28, 2018 By msmart 2 Comments

Chicken Tortilla-less Soup

Whole30 Chicken Tortilla-less Soup Have you noticed I’m on a soup kick lately? It’s a chilly winter in Houston and the flu is going around something fierce. Warm bowls of soup, like this Whole30 Chicken Tortilla-less Soup, help to ward off the sniffles and nourish you. Make a big batch of this stat and freeze…

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Dairy-Free Creamy Tomato Soup

January 16, 2018 By msmart 2 Comments

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When I was growing up, I loved a warm bowl of Campbell’s Tomato Soup and a side of buttery toast cut in triangles. It’s a cold and blustery day in Houston, and nothing sounds better than a big pot of creamy tomato soup. While I haven’t had a bowl of Campbell’s in at least two…

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Holiday Granola to Feed a Crowd

December 8, 2017 By msmart 2 Comments

If you don’t have a large sheetpan, use two cookie sheets when baking the granola and rotate them halfway through. The granola needs to cook in a single layer so it toasts evenly. If you use dark baking pans, decrease the time by 10 minutes and check the granola while cooking to make sure it…

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Weeknight Chili

October 31, 2017 By msmart 6 Comments

Halloween night. Sports team parties. Potlucks. This weeknight chili recipe sees a lot of action in our kitchen. It’s super versatile, easy, fast and savory. The best part is you can make this chili with either ground beef or ground turkey, canned kidney or pinto beans or no beans at all (just double the meat)….

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Pumpkin, Apple and Honey Nut Squash Soup

October 23, 2017 By msmart 9 Comments

Squash season is in full swing, and that means a rotation of roasted butternut squash, Delicata and Kabocha. Recently, I noticed a new variety of squash that looks like a baby butternut. Honey nut squash is sweet and tender when cooked, and easier to cut than its big brother. A couple of these cuties are…

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

May 1, 2017 By msmart 2 Comments

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This is a simple Mexican soup. If you would like to add corn tortillas as a garnish, toast and cut them into thin strips. I prefer my soup with a lot of lime – about a whole juiced lime on top of every bowl. This would also be delicious with a cup of hominy or…

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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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