Chimichurri Sauce

Steak and chimichurri is just about as natural of a combo as peanut butter and jelly in our house! And once you've had it, it's easy to see why. The best part is it only takes a few seconds to throw together in the food processor for an impressive, homemade condiment to grace your dinner table.

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

My Mexican street corn salad is not only a dish that looks (almost) too pretty to eat, but it's quite literally an explosion of flavors in your mouth. Creamy mayo, bright lime and cilantro, crunchy green onions and charred corn, salty cotija crumbles and a hint of spicy jalapeños and chili powder create for one perfect bite.

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Teriyaki Chicken Burgers

Whenever I’m having a Red Robin craving, you know I’m craving the teriyaki chicken burger. Juicy chicken breast, melty Swiss cheese, caramelized pineapple, crisp lettuce, tomato, a healthy slathering of mayo and salty, sweet teriyaki sauce create the perfect marriage of flavors.

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Lamb Naan Pizzas

These pizzas are about to become your new favorite, there’s no question about that! Featuring mozzarella, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, red onion, spiced lamb, mint and basil on fluffy naan bread, it's a perfect marriage of creamy, spicy and fresh.

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Sweet and Sour Dill Cucumber Salad

This salad hits every note and then some; it's sweet, salty, sour and spicy, what?! Can you actually do that in one dish? It'll absolutely give you new meaning to the expression "cool as a cucumber" because it's cool, light and refreshing as can be.

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Garlicky White Bean Dip

This is for all my garlic lovers out there! One of my entertaining go-to recipes, it's extremely easy to make, even in a last minute pinch, it takes merely 5 ingredients and it's seriously tasty, with bright lemon, punchy garlic, rich olive oil and fresh parsley.

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Corn, Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Pizza with Basil

This pizza screams “summer” with its emphasis on ingredients you could easily (and hypothetically) pick straight from your garden. It's a pizza that looks and tastes like it came straight from a restaurant but you can enjoy it straight from the comfort of your own home on your next at home date night or summer soirée.

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Salty Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

To put it in perspective of just how delicious and popular these babies are, whenever I take them to any party, they not only disappear fast (sometimes faster than the main course is served) they are quite literally the hot topic of conversation. The only requirement of this easy recipe is to double (or triple) the recipe!

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Mandarin Orange and Goat Cheese Salad

For when you’re craving a salad or just know you should eat one, you have to whip up one of my favorite salads made with mandarin oranges, goat cheese and almonds. With tons of texture, crunch and zip, it's the perfect everyday salad to reawaken your taste buds with clean, light and refreshing flavors.

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Shrimp

If you’re ever craving seafood or just an excuse to eat a whole bunch of butter, then this recipe has your name all over it. Using simple aromatics and a whole stick of butta this recipe is all about simplicity. The only requirement is devouring the shrimp with a good loaf of sourdough bread for sopping up extra garlic butter.

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Cole's Chorizo Hash

A near perfect potato cooking method helps build maximum flavor with spicy, savory chorizo, peppers and onions. The result is the the crispiest, most flavorful hash you’ve ever tasted. Topped with a perfectly runny fried eggs for an extra saucy element and you've got yourself one delicious breakfast or even dinner for that matter.

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Almond Crunch Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette

If you're feeling like you're in a salad rut, this salad is sure to spice things up in a big way. The flavors of punchy ginger, soy, red chili flake and sesame oil paired with crunchy almonds and fresh veggies quite literally pop in your mouth. Serve it as a first course at your next meal and it's guaranteed to steal the show.

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Chipotle Lime Fajitas

Nothing is more festive than a sizzling plate of fajitas! My fajita marinade is simple and true to some of my favorite Mexican flavors, focusing on smoky and spicy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and bright, zesty lime. Top with your most favorite toppings and you have yourself a “mini summer moment!”

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