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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.
Jalapeno Cheddar Meat Loaf
Beef · Dinner · Fall

Jalapeño Cheddar Meat Loaf

This Jalapeño Cheddar Meat Loaf is the perfect balance of savory, cheesy comfort and a subtle kick of spice. Tender, juicy ground beef is mixed…

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The Best Home-Style Meat Loaf Sandwich
Beef · Dinner · Fall

The Best Home-Style Meat Loaf Sandwich

This post is a republished blog post from 2015. Have you ever been slowed down? Maybe you didn’t choose it, but perhaps something happened at…

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White Chicken Chili garnished with jalapeño and cilantro.
Appetizers · Dinner · Fall · Lunch

White Chicken Chili

There’s something soul-soothing about a pot of white chicken chili simmering away on the stove. It’s cozy yet bright—filled with tender bites of chicken, creamy…

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Chicken Pot Pies on a yellow surface
Chicken · Dinner · Lunch · The Best Kids Cookbook · The Kelly Clarkson Show

In a Flash Chicken Pot Pie from My New Book THE BEST KIDS COOKBOOK

There’s nothing quite like a bubbling chicken pot pie coming out of the oven on a cool evening. This quick, cozy version brings all the…

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Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash 
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Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash 

Sometimes our Thanksgiving tables need something just a little more special, and this sausage and wild rice stuffed acorn squash delivers exactly that. I first…

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Albondigas meatballs in a serving platter with garnish
Appetizers · Beef · Dinner · Fall

Five Fantastic Ground Beef Recipes to Make This Fall!

Looking for the best cozy fall ground beef recipes? This Fall ground beef recipe roundup brings you five hearty, comforting dishes that are perfect for crisp evenings. From cheesy casseroles to seasonal skillet meals, these recipes will warm you up and make dinnertime special.

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Halloween Candy Bark
Dessert · Fall · Halloween

Simple, Fun, Kid-Friendly Chocolate Halloween Candy Pretzel Bark — Best Ever! 

There’s a certain magic in recipes that bring everyone to the counter—especially when melted chocolate and colorful candies are involved. This Halloween Candy Pretzel Bark is pure…

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Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting and Marshmallow Webs
Dessert · Halloween · Holiday

Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting and Marshmallow Webs

Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting and Marshmallow Webs I made this fun, and incredibly spooky little beauty on The TODAY Show with Jenna…

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American Lamb & Parmesan Ravioli in Tomato Cream
American Lamb · Dinner · Fall

American Lamb & Parmesan Ravioli in Tomato Cream

American Lamb & Parmesan Ravioli The filling blends ground lamb, caramelized tomato paste, shallots, and a splash of red wine, creating a deep, hearty flavor…

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Beefy French Onion Shepherd's Pie
Beef · Dinner · Fall · Hamburgers for Fall

Beefy French Onion Shepherd’s Pie

Fall is here, everybody! And this Beefy French Onion Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate cool-weather comfort dish, fusing two beloved classics—French onion soup and shepherd’s…

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