grilled okra

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A super easy and delicious way to cook okra is to grill it. Don’t have a grill; roasted okra in the oven is just as flavorful. Okra tends to be a bit slimy. The high heat minimizes this and yields a tasty charred flavor. Grilled okra also…

thanksgiving sides and desserts

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  The time from Halloween until the New Year can be a bit of a blur. We often forget to slow down and enjoy the small moments. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is always hectic but somehow comes together.  I have found…

chicken provençal

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Flavorful, moist, aromatic, easy to make, impressive for a dinner party or a small group. Chicken provençal is one of those dishes that is all of that and more. Often, I am asked 'how do I cook chicken so that is not dry' or 'I only cook it…

shaved brussels sprouts salad

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  This is a salad that I make over and over. It is a basic yet so flavorful.  You can prepare this in a few minutes. It is a refreshing substitute for coleslaw or a wonderful salad to accompany any fish or meat. It is a wonderful side…