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November 5, 2019November 5, 2019
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Leora Ellingson
Leora Ellingson

Hi, and welcome to our table! I'm Leora; wife to my sweetheart fire captain, mom to five awesome kids, and nana to five darling grandkids. Thanks for dropping by!

I am fairly new to the world of blogging, but I'm not new to the kitchen.

Family dinners have been an important tradition in our home ever since Craig and I got married 30 years ago. In fact, our grown children still come by for family dinners even though most are moved out. I firmly believe that disconnecting from the outside world and sitting down for a meal is one of the best ways to connect as a family. Our family dinners deserve a lot of credit for keeping our family super close.

I'm hoping my recipes will help you create a tasty menu that can be enjoyed by everyone at your table.

So, join us! And don't forget to pass your plates!

Leora

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  • Lasagna Soup

Thick and creamy and tastes like everything you LOVE about lasagna.....but in a soup!  Richly flavored marinara with a mixture of sausage and bacon, just like my traditional lasagna; simmered with all the Italian seasonings and finished with creamy cheeses and lasagna noodles. Serve with crusty garlic bread.  Slurping is definitely approved!

https://www.passyourplates.com/soups-and-chowders/lasagna-soup/

#lasagnasoup #easysoup #marinara #lasagna #noodles #spicysausage #bacon #cheese #soupfordinner #weeknightmeal #eatingfortheinsta #thefeedfeed #foodblogfeed #food52 #eeeeats #secondsplease
  • Looking for some quick and easy Valentine's Day ideas? Try my Puppy Love Chow! It's a spin off the classic Puppy Chow, and perfect for Love Day!

http://www.passyourplates.com/dessert/puppy-love-chow/

#quickandeasy
#valentinesdaytreats
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#snacks
#chocolatestrawberry
#eatingfortheinsta 
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  • | Taco Soup |

Years ago, when I had my first heart surgery, someone brought us taco soup for dinner.  We loved it!  I recreated it, spiced it up to our liking and have been making it ever since.  It is one of my most requested recipes and the easiest weeknight meal.  Even the pickiest of eaters loves this.  Give it a try, I guarantee it will become a family favorite at your house too!

http://www.passyourplates.com/soups-and-chowders/taco-soup/

#tacosoup #eatingfortheinsta
#comfortfood #soupfordinner #spicy #easy #weeknightmeal
  • Mexican Spiced Chocolate Macarons

More yummy treats from the wedding last night.  Such a beautiful night for an amazing couple.  I was honored to be a part of it!  These are filled with a spiced chocolate ganache and topped with cinnamon dusted white chocolate. 

#macaron #macaronobsession  #weddings #thebakefeed #foodblogfeed #macarons #mexicanspicedchocate
  • Naked Wedding cake for a beautiful couple yesterday.  Vanilla cake with Cookie Butter Buttercream between layers and Vanilla Buttercream on the exterior.  Gorgeous evening!

#nakedcake #weddingcake
  • Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Chicken Shawarma Wraps are an easy delicious “fast food” dinner.  Everyday spices make a delicious marinade that infuses the chicken with Mediterranean flavor.  Grill the chicken, cut it into bite size pieces, and serve with naan bread or pita bread, tzatziki sauce, red onions, thinly sliced cucumbers, shredded lettuce, hummus, etc.  A quick meal that is bursting with flavor.  Serve with my Chickpea Salad (recipe coming soon) or even French fries.  Endless choices and endless flavor.  I can’t wait for you to try this. 

http://www.passyourplates.com/wraps/chicken-shawarma-wraps/

#chicken #mediterranean #wraps #thefeedfeed #food52 #foodblogfeed #eeeeats #flavorpackeddinner #quickandeasydinner
  • Orange & Almond Olive Oil Cake (GF)

Olive oil cake is a classic dessert.  There are many variations of olive oil cakes available, but I wanted to make one that my daughter could enjoy.  The mission.........make an olive oil cake, gluten-free.  Gluten-free desserts can be tricky, but this cake bakes up beautifully.  Almond flour provided a lovely nutty backdrop and paired well with the crushed pistachios on top.  And, if you can, find a local beekeeper and buy honey from them.  It makes all the difference!  

Find the full recipe at:

http://www.passyourplates.com/dessert/orange-almond-olive-oil-cake-gf/

#gf #glutenfree #oliveoilcake #thebakefeed #orange #almond #baking #buzzfeedfood #forkyeah #comfortfood #foodforfoodies #eats #fromscratch
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#tastingtable #thecookfeed @foodblogfeed
  • Mezze Platter with Tzatziki

Mezze means appetizer; and this platter is the perfect appetizer platter, that has something for everyone!  The secret is to use store-bought ingredients, combined with a homemade tzatziki sauce.  It's an interactive appetizer that brings people together as they scoop, dip, and build their own bite. Mix it up, add and subtract items that you like on your platter.  The goal is to have something for everyone and a place for people to gather, eat, and make memories.

Find the recipe at http://www.passyourplates.com/appetizers/mezze-platter-with-tzatziki/

#mezzeplatter #tzatziki #greekyogurt #mediterranean #appetizer #hummus #smallbites #feta #cucumber #thefeedfeed #eatingfortheinsta #eeeeats #foodblogfeed #foodblogger #gatherroundmytable
  • Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

Cilantro and Lime........what a perfect combination.  Now turn that into a mexican-inspired crispy chicken thigh dinner; and you'll be licking your plate clean!  These marinated chicken thighs roast on top of onions, garlic cloves, and quartered limes, creating the most enticing aroma; as they cook.  No need to ring the dinner bell because everyone will be gathering to see what is coming out of the oven.  Serve with rice and a side of black beans and you have an easy weeknight dinner.  Winner, winner.....................come on, you KNOW you want to say it with me.  

#chickenthighs #cilantrolime #weeknightdinner #easypeasy #eatingfortheinsta #yahooeats #food52 #foodnetwork #eeeeats #foodporn #thefeedfeed #foodblogfeed
  • | Cilantro Lime Jalapeno Chicken with Rice |

Is your mouth salivating yet?  Lol. This aromatic, flavorful dish will become a favorite; especially when you find out it's a one pot meal!  Bam!  Tender chicken, a little heat, the right amount of acidity; and huge flavor.  And use the leftover chicken to make tacos! 

http://www.passyourplates.com/chicken/999/

#onepot #chickenandrice #cilantrolime #jalapeno #weeknightmeals #eatingfortheinsta #foodblogfeed #eeeeats #thefeedfeed #secondsplease #PassYourPlates
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