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Cast Iron Roast Chicken with Rosemary & Garlic

Cast Iron Roast Chicken with Rosemary & Garlic | The Minimalist Table by Dara Boxer Culinary DesignsUpon my husbands first bite, he claimed this was the best chicken I’ve ever cooked. I’m not going to argue with that! This dish is so yummy, simple, yet wholesome. Preheating your skillet makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE so ensure you don’t skip step 1!…

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Oven Roasted Salmon with Fresh Tomato Relish

Adding a simple tomato based relish on top of perfectly roasted fish equates to pure heaven. The tomato relish is super simple, and not at all intimidating to make. It can be whipped up in under 5 minutes.

Consisting of tomatoes, fresh basil, shallot, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oil, salt and pepper, it’s the most wonderful little extra to have on top of fish. Again, it’s so simple, and can be finished before the salmon has finished roasting.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty, delicious recipe if you’re into tomatoes and mushrooms. Last week, I made this dish for every single one of my families, and it was so popular, it was requested again the following week. That’s how you know it’s good!

Typing out this recipe is making me crave a serving, and it’s not even 11AM. Sigh. Pro Tip: let the mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, and bell peppers simmer for as long as possible with the wine. The softer, and longer you allow it to cook, the better!
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Herb Crusted Salmon

Herb Crusted Salmon Recipe Salmon is one of my fish go-to’s. At home, it’s all too easy to slap a piece onto an aluminum lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, a little bit of seasoning, pop into the oven and call it a day. Sometimes it’s fun to jazz it up a bit, and that’s exactly what this recipe does.

This particular herb crusted salmon calls for a base of mustard, mayo, and tarragon, topped with a mixture of thyme and panko breadcrumbs as the crust. Talk about a flavor explosion! …

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Classic Tomato Soup

Fall is going to be here before we know it, and what’s better than a hot cup of soup on a crispy cool afternoon? Literally nothing. My Tuesday family requests a soup of the week, so I’m pretty pumped to begin sharing ALLTHESOUPRECIPES with you in the next few months.

This Creamy Tomato Soup is a classic, and I’m pumped to kick off soup recipes with this one in particular. Paired with grilled cheese? Ohmygawd, just blissful. …

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