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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!

Chicken Tinga tostadas topped with refried beans, avocado, radishes, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and Mexican crema, served with a bowl of Chicken Tinga and fresh lime wedges.

Mexican

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Peach Strawberry Crisp with vanilla ice cream served in bowls next to the baking dish and fresh peaches and strawberries.

Fruit Desserts

Peach Strawberry Crisp

Sliced pineapple zucchini bread with a soft, moist crumb and bits of fresh zucchini throughout.

Muffins and Quick Breads

Pineapple Zucchini Bread

Bowl of fresh tomato salsa with tortilla chips on a wooden serving board.

Dips

Fresh Tomato Salsa

A slice of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake with fudgy chocolate icing and chopped peanuts lifted from a 13- x 9-inch sheet cake.

Cakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Greek orzo salad with chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, feta, and fresh herbs in a wooden serving bowl with a wooden serving spoon.

Salads

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

Summer Chicken Salad with bacon, corn, avocado, tomatoes, and Cajun chicken on a bed of fresh greens, served on a wooden platter with apple cider vinaigrette.

Salads

Summer Chicken Salad with Bacon, Corn, and Avocado

Watermelon Caprese on a serving platter with layers of watermelon, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, blackberries, chopped pistachios, and balsamic glaze.

Cold Appetizers

Watermelon Caprese

Three chili dogs topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, and chopped pickled jalapeños on red checkered paper.

Soups + Stews

Hot Dog Chili

Fresh cherry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream, a cherry half, and fresh mint in a white bowl.

Fruit Desserts

Fresh Cherry Cobbler

New York strip steaks with sautéed mushrooms and onions in a cast iron skillet, with one steak sliced to show a medium-rare center and garnished with fresh rosemary.

American

New York Strip Steak

A slice of Coca-Cola chocolate cake on a small plate with a bite on a fork in the foreground. The cake is topped with a glossy chocolate frosting, with a glass Coca-Cola bottle and the remaining cake in the background.

Cakes

Coca-Cola Cake

Pulled pork sliders topped with creamy coleslaw and pickled red onions, arranged on a serving board with barbecue sauce and a jar of pickled onions in the background.

Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sliders

Simple fruit salad with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, mango, kiwi, and fresh mint in a wooden bowl.

Miscellaneous

Simple Fruit Salad Recipe

Chicken tacos with roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and zucchini topped with pinto beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro on a wooden board.

Tacos

Chicken and Roasted Veggie Tacos

Tex-Mex Rice and Bean Salad with basmati rice, black beans, kidney beans, corn, red bell pepper, and green onions in a wooden bowl.

Salads

Tex-Mex Rice and Bean Salad

Creamy cold corn dip topped with cilantro and served with Fritos Scoops on a wooden board.

Dips

Corn Dip

Smoked beef back ribs with a dark, flavorful bark on a wooden cutting board with sliced ribs, barbecue sauce, and fresh parsley.

Grilling

Smoked Beef Ribs

Fork lifting quick pickled red onions from a mason jar with fresh red onions in the background.

Condiments

Pickled Red Onions

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with roasted broccoli and bell peppers on a sheet pan, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

One Pot

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Easy vegetable dip in a bowl surrounded by fresh vegetables including carrots, snap peas, radishes, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.

Dips

Easy Vegetable Dip

Sheet pan of baked stuffed poblano peppers filled with ground beef, rice, black beans, and corn, topped with melted cheese and garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Southwest

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Slow cooker pulled pork shredded and piled on a wooden board with barbecue sauce and coleslaw in the background.

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ground beef teriyaki bowls served over rice with stir-fry vegetables and green onions.

Stir Fry

Easy Ground Beef Teriyaki Bowls

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