What's cooking at Valerie's Place this week 🫒 5.15

Sweet and Spicy Apricot BBQ Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are baked and then broiled with a homemade barbecue sauce built from apricot preserves, Fresno chiles, and Dijon mustard until caramelized and sticky. These sweet-heat thighs deliver a glossy, finger-licking glaze that balances fruity sweetness with a slow chile burn, perfect for a casual dinner party.

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Creamy Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

Stovetop macaroni and cheese made with Cheddar and processed cheese for maximum creaminess, loaded with jalapenos and topped with toasted panko and cilantro. A spicy, indulgent comfort food classic that turns up the heat for a birthday feast worth remembering.

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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A velvety avgolemono-style soup with orzo and shredded chicken in a rich egg-lemon broth, garnished with fresh dill. A comforting, silky Greek classic that warms the soul with bright citrus flavor in every spoonful.

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Arugula Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Champagne Vinaigrette

Peppery arugula topped with quick-pickled red onions and dressed in a bright Champagne vinaigrette. A refined salad that pairs beautifully with hearty mains.

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Rhubarb Jam Bars

A buttery food processor shortbread crust is spread with tangy rhubarb jam and topped with an oat crumble spiced with allspice and cinnamon, then baked until golden and bubbling. These rustic, crumbly bars capture the tart essence of spring rhubarb in a portable, crowd-pleasing dessert.

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Honey Mustard Glazed Ham

A bone-in ham slow-roasted at 325 degrees until tender, then brushed with a glossy honey-mustard-brown sugar glaze and finished at 375 degrees until lacquered and golden. A grand, centerpiece-worthy roast that commands the table at any dinner fit for royalty.

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Italian Pizzeria Salad

Romaine and spring mix tossed with marinated artichokes, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olives, basil, and oregano in a homemade vin

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Baby Kale with Crispy Garlic

Bright, lemony baby kale tossed with crispy golden garlic—simple, fast, and full of flavor. A perfect one-pan dish that feels a little fancy without the fuss.

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Coffee Creamer

This simple homemade coffee creamer recipe combines sweetened condensed milk with a high-protein vanilla shake for a creamy, flavorful addition to your morning brew.

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Loaded Miso Soup

This cozy miso soup is one of those bowls that instantly makes you feel cared for; warm, nourishing, and full of beautiful textures from all the veggies and mushrooms. It comes together so quickly, but tastes like you spent the whole afternoon letting the flavors mingle.

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