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Fuss-free, flavorful recipes for every occasion.

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High-Protein Potato Basil Egg Bites

There’s nothing I love more for an on-the-go, high protein breakfast than egg bites and I’m absolutely obsessed with how delicious, moist and flavorful these turned out! Fresh basil, crisped potatoes, creamy cottage cheese and silky gruyere make for an epic flavor combo to start your day right!

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Pear Crostini with Honey + Thyme

I have not stopped thinking of these pear crostini since Lindsay and I made them last week and I cannot recommend these enough for your next gathering! So flavorful, so elegant and SO EASY. And an such a stunner to serve guests this holiday season!!

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Butternut Squash Orzo Skillet with Basil Breadcrumbs

Celebrating this new season + website with my all-time favorite food to experiment with: PASTA. It’s finally feeling like Fall in Texas and there’s no better cozy, weeknight dinner than a skillet orzo in my opinion! This one’s already a favorite in my house. This sweet savory orzo dish with sweet butternut squash, wilted spinach, creamy ricotta and finished with crunchy, fresh basil breadcrumbs. I’m telling you, this one’s a no brainer for Fall.

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Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

There is no such thing as too much butternut squash in our house and I just discovered another way to incorporate this seasonal super-veggie into your next weekly rotation. I have to say that pasta recipes are my favorite to develop and I am pretty jazzed about how this one turned out! It's savory, sweet and excellent cold weather comfort food! BONUS: you can make it ahead!

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Lemony Garlic Pasta with Broccolini + Breadcrumbs

When asked what I like to make and eat most, the answer is emphatically PASTA. If you need a zesty, summery pasta dish to add to your repertoire, this one is for you! This pasta paired with a white wine and lemon garlic sauce, broccolini and toasted bread crumbs makes for a perfect meatless meal or can be served alongside chicken or shrimp. It's a win-win either way!

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The GEM Inspired Jalapeno Pesto Hummus

The GEM in Dallas is one of my go-tos when I need a healthy pick up. They have this incredible jalapeno pesto hummus that immediately got my wheels turning and I knew I had to figure out how to recreate it! And here we are: with a super meal prep friendly, clean and delicious snack to add to your repertoire.

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About Elise

What Would Ina Do?

Hi there! I’m Elise, the foodie behind Coppedge Kitchen where I share my meal prep and recipes. Raised on the Barefoot Contessa, I fell in love with cooking for others, and in 2020, followed my signature mantra (What would Ina do?).

I took a leap of faith to quit my job in Finance for culinary school and quickly found my niche cooking balanced, nourishing meals for families in Dallas, TX-my hometown. 

I view food, not just as fuel, but something that brings others together. It’s my goal to make and share memorable, flavorful meals that are accessible and fun to make. I hope that by sharing my services and recipes with you, I’m able to bring you one step closer to those special moments around the table.