Courtney SmithMay 54 minCoq au Vin BlancPut “au Vin” at the end of any dish title and you better believe it’s going to be great! Im always down for a recipe that starts with...
Courtney SmithMay 23 minBhindi MasalaOkra: you either love it or hate it. I am most definitely on team “love” and have been ever since piling fried okra onto my LuAnn platter...
Courtney SmithFeb 74 minCreamy Bucatini with MushroomsNot sure why, but I have been craving mushrooms lately. Maybe it’s a vitamin deficiency, maybe it’s hormones, maybe it’s the time of...
Courtney SmithOct 25, 20214 minBraised Chicken Thighs with Mustardy Leeks and TarragonOhhhh do I love a juicy chicken thigh- forget the boobies, the thighs are where it’s at! They have so much more flavor and and are much...
Courtney SmithOct 20, 20214 minPasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Fried Capers and DatesYou know those couples that initially have you thinking "Huh? How in the world did those two ever get together?," but then end up getting...
Courtney SmithJun 27, 20214 minCoffee Rubbed Steaks with Herby Tomato SaladIf you’re feeling uninspired after throwin’ the same old steak on the barbee for the hundredth time, here is a delicious and easy way to...
Courtney SmithJun 16, 20213 minGrilled Pork Chops and PeachesIt’s almost Father’s Day and the perfect time to share this delish, dad approved recipe. There is nothing that my own dad loves more than...
Courtney SmithMay 29, 20213 minPressed Italian SandwichesIn a lunchtime lurch? Tired of turkey on toast? Ready to bid buh bye to bologna on bread? Well have I got a sandwich for you!! This...
Courtney SmithMay 3, 20213 minChicken MallorcaI’m always intrigued by recipes capable of withstanding decades of changing food trends and culinary shifts- dishes so delicious that...
Courtney SmithMar 1, 20213 minCreamy Broccoli Potato SoupSoup: it's not just a meal category, it's a lifestyle. We "soup" a lot in the Smith house- I am even one of those freaks that orders soup...
Courtney SmithJan 25, 20214 minRed Curry Chicken MeatballsWhen you think “meatballs”, you’re probably thinking of the classic red sauce and spaghetti situation. Italian style meatballs are...
Courtney SmithJan 17, 20213 minSpicy Lamb Ragu with Fennel and OlivesFor whatever reason, we have never been a big "lamb" family. I didn't eat a lot of lamb growing up (my parents aren't fans) and my...
Courtney SmithJan 6, 20213 minCauliflower and Chickpea Tikka MasalaI don't do New Year's resolutions. Believe me- I've tried, but things never seem to stick and then I beat myself up for not achieving...
Courtney SmithDec 9, 20202 minPecan & Parmesan Crusted SalmonHouse full of picky eaters who won’t eat fish? Have I got a recipe for you! This Pecan and Parmesan Crusted salmon was a big hit with my...
Courtney SmithNov 18, 20203 minProsciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cranberry CompoteWhen it comes to entertaining, "secretly simple" is my mantra. Of course you want to wow your guests, but that doesn't have to mean...
Courtney SmithOct 17, 20203 minTamari Maple Salmon and Brussel Sprouts BowlsI find inspiration for recipes from all sorts of places: cookbooks, the internet, childhood memories, food filled vacations, and also...
Courtney SmithSep 22, 20204 minChicken And Chorizo Paella a la ParillaI used to think that paella was only something that could be prepared for me at a restaurant by an expert- ideally a Spaniard with a...
Courtney SmithAug 26, 20204 minHarissa Honey Chicken with Chickpeas and CauliflowerWe have entered back-to-school mode at our house! Whether your kids are face to face or distance learning, I think most of us are...
Courtney SmithAug 21, 20203 minSweet Potato QuesadillasThis image may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “man food,” but these sweet potato quesadillas are my husband...
Courtney SmithJul 22, 20203 minSpinach Pesto Pasta with Grilled ChickenYou might assume that I come from parents who love to cook, but that’s not the case. My parents are wonderful people with many, many...