Jerk Butternut Squash Soup is a lovely twist on classic butternut squash soup. Made with jerk-style spices, roasted butternut squash, veggies, and a bit of cream. This soup will add a little something, something to your dinner night routine!  Soup season has arrived.  Want to know a funny fact? I actually didn’t know Mr.B liked […] The post Jerk Butternut Squash Soup appeared first on The Curious Plate.            ..read more

Easy Tabouli-Style Wedge Salad is a fun twist on classic wedge salad using Middle Eastern flavors! Topped with a fresh parsley tomato dressing and garnished with goat cheese & chives. It’s the perfect side for any meal!  I grew up eating Lebanese food.  In fact, I ate more hummus than French fries simply because there […] The post Easy Tabouli-Style Wedge Salad appeared first on The Curious Plate.            ..read more

Slow Cooker American Lamb Shoulder Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup is a cozy and comforting soup made with American lamb shoulder, veggies, spices, and tortillas! ***This post is in partnership with the American Lamb Board. As always, all opinions expressed are 100% my own.*** Raise your hand if you are ready for fall? I can’t wait for fall […] The post Slow Cooker American Lamb Shoulder Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup appeared first on The Curious Plate.            ..read more

Chili Spiced Beef Orzo is a delicious and satisfying, one-pot meal perfect for any occasion! Let’s chat about chili.  Not to toot my own horn, but I make a mean chili. Dare I say award-winning?  There are a million different ways you can make homemade chili, but I find the secret to making it an […] The post Chili Spiced Beef Orzo appeared first on The Curious Plate.            ..read more

Rapid City, South Dakota: Where to Stay, Eat, and Visit! Known as the Gateway to the Black Hills this charming city is bursting with a vibrant culinary scene, charming hotel establishments, and access to endless family-friendly activities. I’ll show you what to do, what to eat, and where to stay while in Rapid City.  Rapid […] The post Rapid City, South Dakota: Where to Stay, Eat, and Visit! appeared first on The Curious Plate.            ..read more

American Lamb Sirloin Chop Caprese Sliders is a delicious and easy meal to prepare. American lamb sirloin chops are gently seasoned, grilled until tender and then topped with basil, tomato, fresh mozzarella, and a balsamic glaze. Perfect meal to make during the week or weekend! ***This post is in partnership with the American Lamb Board. As always, all opinions expressed are 100% my own.*** Summer is here, friends! Or should I say summer HEAT is here.    I don’t know about you, but once those temperatures start to hang around, I want to bid adieu to my oven.  The best way ..read more

BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Zucchini is a delicious, low-carb meal to make any night of the week. Made with slow cooked barbecue pulled pork, roasted zucchini and topped with a creamy coleslaw. This will be a dinner menu repeat!  When it comes to consuming barbecue, I’m a purist.  I adore burnt ends, slabs of ribs, brisket, and pulled pork piled high between two brioche buns. Simple, straightforward and finger-licking good.  However, there are times where we need to color outside the lines and dare I say, eat more veggies. Zucchini is a harmless vegetable that makes eating rabbit f ..read more

Beef and Kimchi Sweet Potato Nachos are an easy and cheesy twist on classic nachos. Made with Korean-inspired barbecue ground beef, kimchi, roasted sweet potatoes and topped with a decadent sauce. These nachos will hit the spot any night of the week.  What do you call cheese that’s not yours?  A: NACHO CHEESE Still a classic joke, but also fitting for today’s recipe. I adore nachos. WAIT. I crave nachos. In all honesty, I make some form of nachos at least once a week whether it’s super fancy with slow cooker shredded pork or simply done in the microwave. It all tastes amazing to me ..read more

Five Outdoor Hosting Tips is a simple guide to make your backyard parties feel like a breeze. These five simple steps will help you become the hostess with the mostess no matter what kind of party you host.  I recently returned from my sixth Fresh Air Retreat! Hard to believe I’ve co-hosted so many food blogging retreats with the incredible Liz of The Lemon Bowl.  In case you want to walk down memory lane, we’ve traveled all over the country: Scottsdale, New Orleans, Park City, Austin, and recently to the vibrant city of Miami.  Fresh Air Retreat is a unique experience where hi ..read more

Loaded Hot Dog Skewers are an easy and fun way to jazz up hot dog night. Simply thread your favorite veggies and hot dog. Baste them with a quick sauce for the ultimate summer meal!  Summer isn’t complete without a few grilled hot dogs.  Something about a juicy hot dog grilled to perfection and then loaded with ketchup, mustard and relish! What could be better? Usually I’m on team hamburger, but I’ve made a few hot dog recipes that are two-snaps up: Easy Cobb Style Hot Dogs, Chorizo & Kimchi Hot Dogs, and Loaded Cheeseburger Hot Dogs.   BUT! If you are looking to mix t ..read more