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Valerie Brunmeier

Hello and welcome to my online kitchen! My focus here is to provide simple, seasonal meal solutions for busy households. I hope you find some inspiration while you’re here and visit again soon!

Skillet of Hawaiian pork chops in a glossy pineapple sauce with red bell pepper, onion, and pineapple tidbits, served with a bowl of white rice and lime wedges on the side.

Main Dish

Hawaiian Pork Chops

Top-down view of fluffy coconut rice with lime slices and chopped cilantro.

Side Dish

Coconut Rice

Easy baked fish fillets in a white baking dish with lemon slices and dill, surrounded by side dishes, whole lemons, and salt and pepper shakers.

30 Minute Meals

Easy Baked Fish

Homemade chicken noodle soup in a blue Dutch oven with egg noodles, shredded chicken, carrots, celery, and herbs, with crackers and fresh parsley nearby.

Soups + Stews

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Oven roasted pork tenderloin seasoned with Southwestern spices, sliced and served on a cutting board.

30 Minute Meals

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin (Southwestern Spiced)

Stacked dill pickle tuna salad sandwich layered with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato on sliced bread.

Sandwiches

Dill Pickle Tuna Salad

Orzo pasta with shrimp, feta, and tomatoes in a skillet with lemon slices.

One Pot

Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

Easy seasoned pinto beans garnished with fresh cilantro in a shallow bowl with a serving spoon.

Side Dish

Easy Seasoned Pinto Beans

A pressed Cuban sandwich showing layers of roast pork, ham, melted Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on golden toasted bread.

Sandwiches

Cuban Sandwich Recipe (Cubano)

Bowl of Get Well Chicken Soup with tender chicken, carrots, and short pasta in a clear, golden broth, garnished with fresh parsley and served with saltine crackers and a lemon half in the background.

Soups + Stews

Get Well Chicken Soup

Stacked steak sandwiches with toasted baguette, sliced ribeye, melted cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, and smoky aioli on a wooden cutting board with glasses of beer in the background.

Sandwiches

Ultimate Steak Sandwich Recipe

Chicken sausage bites browned in a skillet and arranged on a white platter with toothpicks, served with honey mustard and chili jam dipping sauces and fresh parsley garnish.

Hot Appetizers

Chicken Sausage Bites

Overhead view of chicken tikka masala served over basmati rice with warm naan bread, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of yogurt on a rustic wooden surface.

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Vertical collage of everyday bean recipes including chili, burritos, creamy bean soup, baked beans, and black bean dishes with text reading “45+ Best Bean Recipes for Everyday Meals.”

Collections

45+ Bean Recipes for Everyday Meals

Bowl of sausage and bean soup with white beans, sliced sausage, carrots, celery, and a hearty, savory broth.

Soups + Stews

Sausage and Bean Soup

Creamy Meatball Stroganoff with wide egg noodles, mushrooms, and meatballs in a skillet, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Stovetop

Meatball Stroganoff

Platter of sliced air fryer sirloin tip roast served medium-rare, with roasted vegetables in the background.

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Roast Beef

A colorful Pear Pomegranate Salad with sliced pears, mixed baby greens, pomegranate arils, red onion, glazed pecans, and feta arranged on a white serving platter.

Salads

Pear Pomegranate Salad

A jar of Maple Dijon Vinaigrette on a wooden board surrounded by apple slices, pecans, greens, pears, and a bottle of maple syrup.

Dressings

Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

Collage of Christmas desserts including chocolate Bundt cake, pecan pie, toffee squares, iced molasses cookies, chocolate cake, and chocolate-dipped Ritz cracker cookies with the text ‘28 Best Christmas Dessert Recipes’ in the center.

Christmas

28 Christmas Dessert Recipes

Chocolate-dipped peanut butter Ritz cookies in a holiday tin, topped with red, green, and white sprinkles, with one cookie cut in half to show the peanut butter filling.

Cookies

Chocolate-Dipped Ritz Cracker Cookies

Close-up of stacked macadamia nut fudge with a bite taken out of the top piece.

Candy

Macadamia Nut Fudge

A chilled espresso martini in a coupe glass topped with a thick layer of creamy foam and three coffee beans, set on a metal tray with scattered coffee beans, small espresso cups, and a cocktail jigger in the background.

Beverages

Espresso Martini

Collage of mashed potatoes, twice baked potato casserole, baked potatoes, gratin potatoes, maple glazed sweet potatoes, and parsley potatoes with text overlay that reads 28 Best Potato Side Dish Recipes.

Side Dish

28 Best Potato Side Dishes

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