This is a semi-homemade, one skillet, made in under 30 minutes masterpiece that will wow everyone at your dinner table! Simple shortcuts make is quick and easy while still maintaining authentic flavors and textures. This will make you feel like it's Sunday at Grandma's (when it's only Wednesday night)! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8 18 … Continue reading Meatball Marinara with Gnocchi and Burrata
As the days grow shorter and the nights get a little colder, I start craving comfort foods like risotto! I came across this recipe in Cooking Light magazine (of all places) and made it for supper just last night, paired with grilled pork loin and sautéed asparagus. Now I took a few liberties with the … Continue reading Sweet Corn Risotto
Sometimes I find it difficult to cook on Monday nights... just because it's Monday, after all!? But this easy Minestrone soup comes together quickly, feeds a small crowd and will leave you not only full but proud of how you started off your week of suppers! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8 4 cups low sodium … Continue reading Monday Minestrone
This is a quick and easy 5 minute cole slaw marinade! It's got just the right balance of sweet and sour and won't make your veggies super soggy (assuming you like your cole slaw crisp and not soupy like me) Enjoy! Ingredients: Makes approx 3/4 cup of marinade 1/2 cup canola mayonnaise 2 tbsp white … Continue reading Homemade Cole Slaw
I was skeptical when I first tasted this sauce as is, but was pleasantly surprised after smothering a pork roast with it to make pulled pork in my slow cooker! It's both sweet and tangy and despite concerns that it might burn in the crockpot due to it's sugar content, it did not... even after … Continue reading Homemade BBQ Sauce
I make home made mac-n-cheese all the time so adding lobster meat didn't seem like a stretch when my daughter asked me to jazz things up for her special birthday meal! Although I used Monterey Jack cheese, you could try a mix of cheddar and jack or even something creamy and decadent like mascarpone. I … Continue reading Lobster Luvah Mac-n-Cheese
Left with a yellow squash, a zucchini and a pre-made pie crust... a quiche is born! Ingredients: Serves 8 1 pre-mde pie crust 1 large yellow squash, sliced thin (approx. 1/8" thick) 1 large zucchini, sliced thin (same as above) 8 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus extra 1/2 tsp fresh black … Continue reading Summer Squash Quiche
I love a cool crisp Rosé on a hot summer day, so when I saw Frosé on the menu at Willa Jean in New Orleans a few weeks ago, I had to give it a try... and I was quickly hooked! We tried to make our own version at the house the following day but … Continue reading Frosé, y’all!
I'm baaaaack! After two decadent and delicious weeks at the beach, I am in my kitchen and craving all things non-seafood, lol! Saw a recipe similar to this on Insta and decided to simplify it a bit and make it my own, so here goes! Super easy, super tasty and sure to satisfy your need … Continue reading Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers
I make this refreshing salsa so often this time of year, I don't even need to pull out the recipe anymore! Anyone who's ever tasted it has either asked me how to make it or asked me to bring it when we're invited to a picnic or BBQ. I think you'll agree, it's the perfect … Continue reading Watermelon Salsa
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