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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.
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3 Benefits of Shopping Small

Small Business Saturday always makes me so proud of every small business owner out there going for it! Ever since I was a little girl,…

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Mozzarella & Idaho Potato Croquettes
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Mozzarella & Idaho Potato Croquettes

Mozzarella & Idaho Potato Croquettes

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Hanger Steaks & Fries with Parsley & Garlic Aioli
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Hanger Steaks & Fries with Parsley & Garlic Aioli

Hanger Steaks & Fries with Parsley & Garlic Aioli Prep time 10 minutesCook time 20 minutesServes 4 Steaks & Fries 2 pounds hanger steaks or…

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Braised Lamb Shoulder and Eggplant with Dill & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
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Braised Lamb Shoulder and Eggplant with Dill & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Braised Lamb Shoulder and Eggplant with Dill & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes This post is in partnership with the American Lamb Board. All opinions are…

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Here is Your New Favorite Summer Treat: Pomegranate Squeezed Juice Poke Cake
Bevvies · Dessert · Summer

Here is Your New Favorite Summer Treat: Pomegranate Squeezed Juice Poke Cake

Whip up this Pomegranate Squeezed Juice Poke Cake for a fun summer backyard treat! Makes one 9×13 cakePrep time 20 minChill time 4+ hours Your…

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Summer Vodka Cocktail garnished with basil and currants
Bevvies · Cocktails · Summer

The Best Summer Vodka Cocktail: Mandarin Vodka Sunrise

Sunlight in a glass—this Mandarin Squeezed Juice Vodka Sunrise is the kind of summer vodka cocktail that turns any moment golden. With a swirl of…

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This Wood-Fired Lamb Sandwich with Herby Pesto & Burrata Will Light Up Your Summer!
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This Wood-Fired Lamb Sandwich with Herby Pesto & Burrata Will Light Up Your Summer!

This Wood-Fired Lamb Sandwich with Pesto & Burrata will light up your summer! Wood-Fired Lamb Sandwich with Herby Pesto & Burrata Serves 4-6Prep time 10…

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Cilantro & Mandarin Marinated Shrimp Tacos
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Cilantro & Mandarin Marinated Shrimp Tacos

Cilantro & Mandarin Marinated Shrimp Tacos Prep time 10 minutesCook time 10 minutesMakes 12 tacosServes 4 Tacos happen to be my all-time favorite summer food….

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We Ate, Laughed, and Learned at the American Lamb Cooking Class!
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We Ate, Laughed, and Learned at the American Lamb Cooking Class!

We had a blast at this year’s American Lamb cooking class, sponsored by the American Lamb Board! Every year for the last several years, we…

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Mandarin & Strawberry Prosecco Sangria for Mother’s Day
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Mandarin & Strawberry Prosecco Sangria for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’d be lovely to have a pitcher of this mimosa-inspired Mandarin & Strawberry Prosecco Sangria for Mother’s…

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