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Black Bean Soup with Ham

Dara — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:29:38 +0000

Black bean soup with ham is a my answer to "What do I do with all this leftover ham?" Thick, smoky and deeply satisfying, it's hearty enough for a full meal and easy enough to make on a busy weeknight. We always look forward to a great hearty soup after a holiday meal. This black...

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Salmon Poke Bowl

Dara — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

This salmon poke bowl is surprisingly easy to make at home. Make it your own by adding rice, swapping in different vegetables or adding some mango or pineapple chunks. When we booked a trip to Hawaii several years ago, the first thing I thought was, "Yes! Salmon poke bowl every day!" Out loud, so that...

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Arugula Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

Dara — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:05:42 +0000

The secret weapon in this arugula salad? Toasted breadcrumbs! They add such a satisfying crunch to the peppery greens that are tossed with a zesty lemon dressing and Parmesan cheese. Arugula salad has absolutely no business being this good. Lemony, peppery, loaded with crunchy toasted panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan. It's the salad that converts the...

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Toasted Panko Breadcrumbs

Dara — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:05:09 +0000

Toasted panko breadcrumbs are the secret weapon your salads and pastas have been missing! Their irresistible crunch and nutty flavors add another layer of flavor and texture. Toasted panko breadcrumbs sound far too simple to make a difference to your cooking. But trust me, they're worth the extra 10 minutes of your time. All you...

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One-Pot Curry Tomato Chicken & Potatoes

Dara — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This one pot chicken tomato curry with potatoes is even better when sopped up with naan. Quick and easy recipe! I had no intention of making this one-pot curry tomato chicken recipe, except that I wanted something to dip the Indian Spiced Chickpea Flatbread into. That flatbread (socca) is so good that it deserves an...

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Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins

Dara — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:20:49 +0000

Your overripe bananas have been waiting for this moment. Whole wheat, no added oil, dark chocolate and absolutely zero guilt about eating two of these chocolate chunk banana muffins before you've even had coffee. These chocolate chunk banana muffins are the answer to every sad, spotty banana sitting on your counter. Made with whole wheat...

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Crockpot Chickpeas with Caramelized Onions

Dara — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0000

These crockpot chickpeas with caramelized onions are ideal for meal prep! The chickpeas are simmered low and slow in a slow cooker with jammy caramelized onions, then spruced up with tangy feta and olives. One of my favorite fiber-rich meals! If you like to work some meatless meals into your weekly rotation, I think you'll...

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Easy Tahini Dressing Recipe

Dara — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0000

Make a batch of this easy tahini dressing and drizzle it on everything from salads to roasted veggies to grilled chicken or fish. It's a fantastic plant based option for flavoring your meals. This easy tahini dressing recipe has been in my cooking arsenal for several years and I keep finding new ways to use...

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins

Dara — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:59:00 +0000

Surprise the kids with a dollop of jelly tucked inside of these peanut butter and jelly muffins. Be let's be honest, adults love them just as much as the kids do! If there's one thing that disappears in record time in my house, it's muffins. Well, and peanut butter rice treats, too. Neither my husband...

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Kimchi Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Dara — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000

15 minute recipe! This easy Kimchi Chicken Stir Fry recipe boasts veggies, lean protein, probiotics and tons of flavor all in one dish. Stir fry is one of the stars of the 30-minute meals world and this chicken kimchi stir fry recipe puts a new spin on one of our favorite meals. If you're looking...

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