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ABOUT JUST A HOME COOK
Ever since I can remember, I was fascinated by different cuisines and flavors. When I finally started to cook on my own, I discovered how much joy I get from watching others enjoy my creations. Today, I’m excited to share those delicious and nutritious recipes with you.
From healthy quick bites to an impressive meal for your friends and family, I'm here to give you the skills and confidence to ace each recipe. Browse my site for flavorful inspirations and don’t forget to subscribe to get new ideas straight to your inbox.
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Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine Ingredients • Kosher salt • 1 lb. haricots verts (French green beans), trimmed • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter • 1/2 c....
justahomecook2017
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Patriotic Berry Trifle
Patriotic Berry Trifle Ingredients: • 1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract • 1 premade...
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May 27, 20241 min read


Cowboy Pasta
Cowboy Pasta Ingredients • 1 lb. bowtie pasta • Kosher salt • 1 lb. ground beef • 2 tsp. taco seasoning mix • Freshly ground black pepper...
justahomecook2017
May 22, 20241 min read


Skirt Steak Marinade
Skirt Steak Marinade Ingredients • 1 ½ pounds skirt steak • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar • 1 cup soy sauce - or worcestershire sauce ...
justahomecook2017
May 21, 20241 min read


Golden Girl Salad With Sweet Corn Vinaigrette
Golden Girl Salad With Sweet Corn Vinaigrette Ingredients • 2 Tbsp. fine sea salt • 4 ears corn, shucked • 1/2 head green cabbage,...
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May 21, 20242 min read


Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Chicken Stew
Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Chicken Stew INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 large yellow or red onion, finely...
justahomecook2017
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Springtime in the Greenhouse & Garden
The greenhouse has done well over the winter and the spinach and radishes are looking great! Our fall planting of garlic has taken very...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read


Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza
Easy sheet pan Tomato Herb Pizza Ingredients • 1/2 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought • 3 cups cherry tomatoes (or one 14 ounce...
justahomecook2017
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Sloppy Joe Orzo
Sloppy Joe Orzo Ingredients 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1...
justahomecook2017
Nov 15, 20231 min read


One Pan Cajun Andouille Sausage and Pasta
One Pan Cajun Andouille Sausage and Pasta Ingredients • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic • 1 cup chopped...
justahomecook2017
Aug 21, 20231 min read


Chicken Florentine Style
Chicken Sort of Florentine Style - we used Swiss chard from our garden instead of spinach. Chicken Florentine Style by Giada...
justahomecook2017
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Balsamic Roasted Beets
Balsamic Roasted Beets Recipe Ingredients • 3 beets peeled & diced (about 3 cups)* • 1 TBS olive oil • ½ tsp sea salt • 1 TBS balsamic...
justahomecook2017
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Nasturtium Chips
Nasturtium Chips 1. Preheat oven to 275(F). 2. Pick, wash and thoroughly dry Nasturtium leaves - any size will do! 3. Lightly spray or...
justahomecook2017
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Orzo
Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Orzo Ingredients • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs • 3 tablespoons extra...
justahomecook2017
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Veggie Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Noodles
Veggie Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Noodles INGREDIENTS 4 ounces soba noodles, brown rice noodles, spaghetti or long noodle of choice 2...
justahomecook2017
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Nasturtium Wraps
Nasturtium Wraps Mango Salad 2 cups grated mango 1 carrot 1 cup garden greens ( i used rainbow chard and kale) 1 packet of halloumi 8-10...
justahomecook2017
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Yummly Smart Bluetooth Thermometer
Of course we love to cook but was recently tempted by marketing and purchased a @Yummly Smart Bluetooth Thermometer. I have to say I’m...
justahomecook2017
Jul 3, 20231 min read


Grilled Chicken Skewers with Lemon and Honey
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Lemon and Honey Ingredients Sauce: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon zaatar 1/4...
justahomecook2017
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Sautéed Bok Choy 🥬
Our Swiss Chard is doing so well that it got a little out if control. 🤣 We decided to saute it like we would spinach to get use of such...
justahomecook2017
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Dehydrating Parsley
Time to dehydrate parsley! 🌿 The plants needed to be trimmed so it’s a perfect time to use those trimmings. We set the dehydrator at 100...
justahomecook2017
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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