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Author: Danielle Kartes

Danielle Kartes is an author, recipe maven, and entrepreneur living near Seattle, Washington with her husband Michael, a photographer, and their two sweet boys. Danielle has written and published four cookbooks, seven children’s books, and one devotional memoir. Danielle appears often on national television and is a regular culinary contributor to The Kelly Clarkson Show and The TODAY Show. Rustic Joyful Food promotes loving your life right where you are, no matter where you are, and creating beautiful, delicious food that’s fuss-free with whatever you have available to you.
Smash Burger Dips
Beef · Burgers · Dinner · Fall · Party Food · Spring · Summer · Winter

Smash Burger Dips

These Smash Burger Dips are the kind of meal that turns a simple dinner into something interactive, satisfying, and a little indulgent. Crisp-edged smash burgers…

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Buttery Brioche Dinner Rolls
Albert Lee · Breakfast · Fall · Frigidaire · Rolls · Side Dish · Spring · Summer · Winter

Buttery Brioche Dinner Rolls

I’m continuing my video series with Frigidaire and Albert Lee Appliance, everyone, and we teamed up to showcase the Frigidaire range’s Steam Bake feature—a game changer for home bakers. These buttery…

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Smashed Potatoes & Scallops
Dinner · Fall · Idaho Potatoes · Lunch · Potatoes · Seafood · Spring · Summer · Winter

Smashed Potatoes with Cilantro Vinaigrette and Seared Scallops

There are dishes you cook, and then there are dishes that carry a moment with them—and this smashed potatoes & scallops recipe does both. I…

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Scallop Street Tacos
Appetizers · Dinner · Fish · Lunch · Mexican · Seafood · Tacos

Blue Corn & Scallop Street Tacos with Kale & Mango Slaw

There are meals that taste like sunshine — bright, layered, a little unexpected — and these Scallop & Blue Corn Street Tacos are exactly that….

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Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Dinner · Pork · Potatoes · Sauce

Pan-Seared Pork Chops Over Smashed Potatoes with Quick Dijon & Apple Pan Sauce

Golden, caramelized pork chops nestled over creamy smashed potatoes and finished with a silky Dijon and apple pan sauce—this dish feels rustic yet refined. The…

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Crispy Salmon
Dinner · Fish · Grains · Next Level Chef · Sauce

Crispy Salmon & Creamy Farro with Romesco Sauce 

Some dishes stick with you—and this Crispy Salmon & Creamy Farro with Romesco Sauce is one of those for me. I prepared it in the final kitchen…

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Lamb Chops
American Lamb · Dinner · Next Level Chef · Salads

Paprika & Dijon Crusted Lamb Chops with Creamy Cauliflower & Apple Herb Salad

Some recipes mark a turning point—and this one truly did for me. I made these Paprika & Dijon Crusted Lamb Chops with Creamy Cauliflower and…

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Salmon Fried Rice
Appetizers · Asian · Dinner · Fish · Next Level Chef · Side Dish

Charred Pineapple & Salmon Fried Rice

This Charred Pineapple & Salmon Fried Rice is the kind of dinner that feels a little unexpected in the very best way. Sweet pineapple hits…

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olive oil potato chips
Appetizers · Idaho Potatoes · Party Food · Snacks

Easy, Crispy Olive Oil Potato Chips with Crème Fraîche & Caviar

These ultra-thin, olive-oil-fried Idaho® Gold potato chips are everything a great chip should be: shatteringly crisp, deeply golden, and clean-tasting with just the right amount…

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Pineapple & Bacon Pizza
Albert Lee · Appetizers · Dinner · Frigidaire · Lunch · Party Food · Pizza · Winter

Spicy Pineapple & Bacon Pizza with Fresh Basil and Hot Honey

I’m continuing my video series with Frigidaire and Albert Lee Appliance today. We’re featuring the Frigidaire Gallery range and highlighting the stone-baked pizza mode—one of…

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  • Smashed Potatoes with Cilantro Vinaigrette and Seared Scallops
  • Blue Corn & Scallop Street Tacos with Kale & Mango Slaw
  • Pan-Seared Pork Chops Over Smashed Potatoes with Quick Dijon & Apple Pan Sauce
  • Crispy Salmon & Creamy Farro with Romesco Sauce 

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