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Sliced grilled ham steak on a cutting board with fresh rosemary sprigs and knife.Grilled Ham SteakGrilled stuffed Hawaiian chickenGrilled Hawaiian ChickenGrilled ScallopsGrilled potato wedges in a pile on a charcoal grill.Grilled Potato WedgesThese grilled avocados are stuffed with Asian marinated steak, red peppers, grilled corn and scallions. Serve with a side of rice for a great summer meal!Asian Steak Stuffed Grilled AvocadosThis grilled halloumi lamb burger is packed with fresh herbs, topped with red onions caramelized on the grill until sweet and a thick layer of sun-dried tomato pesto spread making each bite burst with delicious Mediterranean flavors.Grilled Halloumi Lamb Burger

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Baked beef casserole with melted cheese, black olives and chopped tomatoes in a rectangular dish.Mexican Ground Beef CasseroleA bowl of rigatoni pasta with parmesan cheese, basil, and wooden spoon.Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato PastaA freshly baked Mexican taco lasagna with a golden cheese topping, divided into nine portions, garnished with herbs.Taco LasagnaA close-up of colorful sausage stuffed bell peppers topped with melted cheese and garnished with chopped herbs.Sausage Stuffed PeppersA white bowl filled with cooked sweet potato noodle pasta coated in a creamy tomato sauce with visible green herbs being lifted by a white fork.Creamy Sweet Potato NoodlesClose up of a casserole dish filled with baked salsa chicken and corn.Easy Baked Salsa Chicken
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Hi, I’m Gina.

I’m the writer, founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients as much as possible. My work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including the AP, MSN, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.

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