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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.
Crock Pot/Slow Cooker Authentic Street Tacos
Dinner

Crock Pot/Slow Cooker Authentic Street Tacos

Serves 4-6 people Prep time 15 minutesCook time 2-4 hours  Ingredients: The chicken 10-12 chicken thighs (roughly 3 pounds) 1 red onion, sliced1 white onion, sliced  2…

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Tikka Masala Meatballs
Dinner

Tikka Masala Meatballs

Prep time 10 minutesCook time 15 minutes Serves 4 For the meatballs 1 pound ground pork, chicken, or turkey 1 1/2 teaspoons curry paste1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4…

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Spicy American Lamb and Hummus
Dinner

Spicy American Lamb and Hummus

Summer is still in full swing, and we need delicious, quick, and fun recipe ideas to get us through the warm evenings. We chose American…

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California Avocado Fudge Pops
Dessert

California Avocado Fudge Pops

No summertime treat is as iconic as the fudge pop!  I’ve teamed up with California Avocados to remake a classic that packs a nutrient-dense punch. …

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Washington Beef Round-Up!
Beef · Dinner

Washington Beef Round-Up!

Over on Instagram, I recently gave a lot of SERIOUS LOVE to Washington beef, all in partnership with the Washington State Beef Commission. And you…

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California Avocado & Shrimp Fresh Spring Rolls
Vinaigrettes

California Avocado & Shrimp Fresh Spring Rolls

Makes 8 rollsServes 4Prep time 20 minutes 8 sheets of rice paper rounds, 8 inches10-15 large, fresh, cooked shrimp1 cup shredded carrots2-3 cups baby bok…

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Wood Grilled American Lamb & Asparagus
Dinner

Wood Grilled American Lamb & Asparagus

Grilling season is a year-round affair for our family, but it really ramps up in May when the days begin to get longer. We use…

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Fresh California Avocado Hummus
Dressings

Fresh California Avocado Hummus

Makes 3 cupsPrep time 10 minutes Imagine, if you will, an amazing mash-up between green goddess dressing and traditional hummus. Avocado hummus is bright and…

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Creamy Coconut & Vodka Punch
Bevvies · Cocktails

Creamy Coconut & Vodka Punch

When I was about 21 years old, I traveled to the Caribbean for the first time. It was me and my adventurous girlfriends. We flew…

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Thai-Inspired Chicken Lettuce Cups, or Chicken “Larb”
Dinner · Lunch

Thai-Inspired Chicken Lettuce Cups, or Chicken “Larb”

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs1/2 cup red onion1 clove garlic1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper1 Tbsp. olive oil2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. hot…

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