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In Defense of Big Pots of Food (And No-Bean Chili)

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people collect recipes. I collect reasons to cook a big pot of food—the kind meant to be shared, argued over, and eaten again the next day. Continue reading →

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Three Meals That Always Bring Us Back to the Table

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We love experimenting in the kitchen, trying new flavors and stretching our culinary comfort zone — the Instant Pot gets a workout in our house. But even with all the new recipes we try, three dishes stand out as our family favorites. From my no-beans Texas chili to Daryl’s restaurant-quality Chicken Marsala and risotto, these are the meals that always feel like home. Continue reading →

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Stirring the Pot: My Specialty in the Kitchen

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some of my favorite recipes come from my parents — and a few from pure experimentation. But the dishes I’m proudest of are the ones that bring family together and fill the house with those unmistakable smells of home. Continue reading →

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The Secret’s in the Pot: Why My Favorite Chili Recipe Stays Under Wraps

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Chili is personal. That’s not a metaphor—it’s a declaration of fact. You don’t just make chili. You cultivate it. Tinker with it. Argue about it. You bring it to potlucks, to tailgates, to late-night cook-offs where the air is thick … Continue reading →

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