This preparation will make even the biggest grapefruit nay sayer a true believer! Ingredients: 1 ripe Ruby Red grapefruit 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp brown sugar 2 tbsp of your favorite granola Directions: Halve and segment the grapefruit. Sprinkle each half with sea salt and brown sugar. Top with granola. Broil for 3 minutes keeping … Continue reading Thank Goodness for Grapefruit
Riding out another Nor'easter in the kitchen! Starting the morning off with a simple scone recipe. Let's see if the aroma awakens the sleeping children! Ingredients: Makes 8 scones 2 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 8 tbsp salted butter, frozen 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 … Continue reading Simple Snow Day Scones
I am literally in the process of making a crock pot full of this soup for my kids to bring to youth group tonight! It's so easy to make and never disappoints, especially if you are a loaded baked potato fan! I actually added riced broccoli to the original recipe the first time I made it … Continue reading Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup
If you grew up on the East Coast in the eighties, you may recall the original Dunkin' Donuts commercials, with the mustached man hobbling around saying, "It's time to make the donuts"! For some strange reason, whenever I make risotto, I can't help but recite the same mantra in my head, substituting, "It's time to make … Continue reading Risotto with Pancetta and Leeks
Shakshuka is hot right now! Every time I scroll through IG, I see a pic of someone's Shakshuka and so, I felt it was imperative that I join in the fun! I followed no recipe, this is completely allllll mine!!! So feel free to put your own twist on it and make it yours too:) … Continue reading My First Shakshuka!
I prepare beef sliders for my family all the time because they are easy to make and they gobble them up. I also like to make black bean burgers when I feel like we could use a meat-free night. This recipe combines the best of both worlds; the ease and appeal of sliders with a healthier … Continue reading Black Bean Sliders
I saw this recipe in a video a while back and I promised myself I'd give it a try... and then Sunday rolled around, a day when I usually have the time to try something new and voila! Lobster Sous Vide!?! Make this dish ASAP, seriously, you'll thank me! Ingredients: Feeds 4-6 people 4 tbsp melted butter … Continue reading Lobster Sous Vide over Linguine with Tarragon Cream
Tuesday belongs to the taco!!! And this recipe promises to deliver! Don't let the long list of ingredients deter you... they combine to make a flavorful sauce while your crockpot does all the hard work! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 people 2 dried ancho chiles 1, 28 oz can whole tomatoes 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1/2 … Continue reading Chicken Mole Taco Tuesday
This is a hearty sauce you can serve over just about any pasta (I prefer something with nooks and crannies), but what really makes it easy is how effortless it is to make. It takes 15 minutes to prep and about an hour in total to cook, yet your "guests" will think it simmered all … Continue reading Easy Meat and Mushroom Bolognese
I wanted to share this curry recipe specifically on a Friday because it's quick, easy and totally tasty, making it the perfect meal to celebrate the end of a busy week! What makes it even better, chances are you have most of these ingredients on hand. If not, don't fret, instead go out and buy … Continue reading Curry in a Hurry
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