Posts by Kristen

Kristen Doyle is a mom of 4 young children and the face behind the food blog, Dine & Dish. Sharing recipes that are quick and simple to get on the table, Kristen’s goal is to provide a resource for others looking to simplify their lives in order to reconnect with their family, one meal at a time.

Quick Bites

Served Warm or Cold – Creamy Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe

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Written by Kristen of Dine and Dish. It’s the time of year for neighborhood parties, impromptu driveway get togethers or back on the deck wine chats with friends. Friends and neighbors are officially out of hibernation from the long winter days and gathering together, outside, is once again on everyone’s minds. It is this time [...]

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Dinner

Shrimp: The Other Fast Food {Recipe: Lemon Pepper Shrimp Over Greens}

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Written by Kristen of Dine and Dish. Spring has sprung, which means a change from less active, hibernating winter days to more active, over-scheduled days of outside fun. Slow paced days nestled inside with a good book or family board game are set aside for sports practices and games, dance recitals and end of the [...]

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Quick Bites

Super Bowl Appetizers – Chicken Skewers with Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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Written by Kristen of Dine and Dish. Super Bowl Sunday is coming up and if you are like me, you will have a house full of game loving folks to feed and entertain. Actually, if you are like me, you’ll welcome the opportunity to chill out in the kitchen with the non-football game watchers and [...]

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Entertaining & Holidays

A Simple Holiday Cocktail Hour (Recipe: Cookies and Cream Cocktail)

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Written by Kristen. This time of year it is so easy to get caught up in the elaborate and forget all about the simple. We host a much anticipated holiday party each year with friends but to be honest with you, although I love our holiday party, I have really been struggling with how I [...]

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Pantry & Spotlight Ingredients

Seasonings and Spices for Fall Cooking {Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Blend}

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Written by Kristen of Dine and Dish. With fall comes the yearning for food, which brings overall comfort and warmth to those who eat it. We retreat into our kitchens, hoping to provide our family with a meal that will “stick to their ribs”, bringing them warmth from the inside out. Hearty, rich dishes, full [...]

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