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Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Baked Macaroni and Cheese

November 9, 2020Leave a comment

This dish has become a new favorite in our house! The sweetness of the roasted squash coupled with the saltiness of the prosciutto and the creaminess of the goat cheese make for a delicious combo; even better when mixed with pasta and baked en casserole! This dish is savory, filling and overflowing with all the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cashew Cream Sauce with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage

January 8, 2020Leave a comment

Happy New Year everyone! Like many of us, I'm trying to eat healthier and more mindfully in 2020 by including more plant based meals in my diet. This recipe caught my attention on Instagram and so I tweaked it a bit and made it my own. The sauce is creamy and tosses nicely with pasta. … Continue reading Cashew Cream Sauce with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage

Butternut Squash Tacos

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019Leave a comment

This is a tasty alternative to traditional meat tacos! Although butternut squash may not be your first pick for tacos, the adobo, clove and cumin really elevate this veg and give the taco filling some serious flavor! If that's not enough to get your meatless mouths watering, the toppings will; fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, toasted … Continue reading Butternut Squash Tacos

Best Butternut Squash Soup

March 28, 2018April 30, 2018Leave a comment

The added apple and cayenne pepper elevate the flavor and add a kick to this simple butternut squash soup!  It's the perfect weeknight supper, paired with salad or sammies!  Start to finish, you can have it on the table in 40 minutes with only 10 minutes of active prep! Ingredients: Feeds 4-6 2 tbsp butter 1 … Continue reading Best Butternut Squash Soup

Winter Minestrone

February 8, 2018April 30, 2018Leave a comment

A friend shared this recipe with me, and I am so glad she did!  It's originally from the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten herself, but of course I tweaked it a bit to make it my own.  It feeds a small army and still allows for leftovers.  Next time you're snowed in... give this hearty and satisfying soup a … Continue reading Winter Minestrone

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I haven’t made pasta for supper in while but today’s snowstorm was all the motivation I needed! It turned out to be a yummy cross between cacio e pepe and carbonara, with a lemon twist!! #snowstorm #pastabilities #cacioepepe #carbonara #torchiette #easypeasy #lemonsqueezey🍋
Early St. Patty’s Day family feast, complete with shepherds pie, corned beef reuben sliders, loaded tots with bacon and Dubliner cheddar, brussel sprout slaw and soda bread with Irish butter!! Sláinte!! #feedyourpeeps #irishfood #stpatricksday🍀
The hubs has been doing more of the dinner prep lately, and I. Am. Here. For. It!! #teamwork #dinnertonight #steaksalad #greenchefketo #kissthecook
Snow day pancakes for the boy! #snowday #feedyourpeeps #pancakes
Happy Hour on the farm! #wildermania #weekendvibes
Cooking with my galentines! Together we made cheese ravioli in a truffle cream sauce, from scratch! So good, so fun!! #cookwithfriends #handmade #homemade #fromscratch #pastafresca #ravioli #trufflecream #bemygalentine
Monday Milanese. #porktheotherwhitemeat #gardensalad #easypeasy #ketolicious
Enjoying a Creekside Sour by the fire @westkillbrewing #cheers #upstate #bluebirdday
Sorry keto, but if I’m heading upstate I’m stopping in Kingston for Picnic Pizza’s Sicilian and eggplant parm slices. #pauseforpizza #upstatelife #weekendcarbsdontcount
Keto treats: Raspberry “Cheesecake” Cups and Blueberry Chia Seed “Pudding”… for when I’m craving a little something sweet! Recipes going on the blog shortly!! #ketofriendly #ketotreats #cheesecakelover #chachachachia #chiapudding #mealprep #ontheblog
Peppers stuffed with thinly sliced roast beef, sautéed mushrooms and onions with melted “unexpected cheddar”! Haven’t made these in a while but they always deliver that cheese steak vibe without the bulky roll!! #unexpectedcheddar #iykyk #stuffedpeppers #cheesesteak #ketoish #lightenup
Chaffles… who knew?! 1 beaten egg, 1 tbsp almond flower, 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar jack) makes 2 chaffles. Not bad for keto friendly breakfast! #chaffles #chafflerecipe #ketorecipe #cheesey #easy #mealprep
Party on! Celebrating Michael all weekend long!! #friendstilltheend #birthdayboy
About last night… 6 courses, 16 dishes in an unmarked restaurant/house on a side street in Jersey City. Family run outta two small kitchens, just like Sunday dinner at grandmas! #delish #experiential #homemade #likegrandmausedtomake #iykyk
Keto bagels, who knew! Made these from scratch this morning and I gotta say they are pretty tasty! And if you know me and my relationship with bagels, that’s saying something!!😜 I’ll share recipe on the blog asap #ketorecipes #healthierme #bagelsand #everythingbagel

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