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
Got berries? Make a cobbler! This semi-homemade recipe is a total no-brainer. Prep takes just minutes, the crockpot does all the work and the result is a deliciously decadent dessert. Enjoy!! Ingredients: Serves 8 - 10 cooking spray 6 cups blueberries, rinsed 1 tbsp corn starch 1 box lemon cake mix 1 stick salted butter Directions: Lightly coat … Continue reading Crockpot Lemon Blueberry Cobbler
Saw this recipe in a magazine and gave it a few tweaks to make it oven friendly with minimal prep. If you like the salty, spicy, savory flavors of authentic paella, then this dish is right up your alley. Included in the comments are ideas for swapping out the proteins for interesting flavor combos. Guaranteed … Continue reading Easy Peas-y Paella
Truth be told, I served this dish with a side of grilled flank steak, lol! I am NOT vegan, (obviously!!) but I'm also not against trying something new! I found this recipe in Food & Wine magazine when the picture caught my attention. As I read on, I knew I needed to give it a … Continue reading Vegan Pasta Primavera
If you like Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric, combined with the sweetness of ginger and the tang of fresh lime, then you'll love this weeknight sheet pan tandoori style dish! Chock full of bitey roasted veggies and cubes of seasoned tofu this is a healthy, homemade and hearty meal. Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 2 - … Continue reading Sheet-pan Tandoori Tofu with Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper
Crazy times call for comforting foods! Made this dish last night in honor of St. Patrick's Day, but don't save it for just this holiday; Shepherd's pie is good every day - Enjoy!! Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) white mushrooms, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/3 lbs ground beef … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
Quick, easy and tasty; this deconstructed egg-roll / stir-fry will become a weeknight staple in your house, no doubt! Try substituting ground chicken or even pork for the beef and lighten things up. Tastes just like take out but you get all the credit, enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 4 - 6 1 1/2 lbs lean ground … Continue reading Egg Roll Stir-fry
Stuffed shells are often underrated and frequently over looked because people think they are too time consuming to make. On the contrary! I love making stuffed shells because the flavor combinations are endless and truth be told, I can have a batch in the oven in under 30 minutes. With fall just around the corner, … Continue reading Pumpkin Prosciutto Stuffed Shells
School is back in session and so is Sunday afternoon meal prep! Check out these easy and super tasty baked, not fried chicken tenders which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several days. My kids take them in their lunch boxes or eat them as an afternoon snack and dip them … Continue reading Baked not Fried EBTB Chicken Tenders
Today's a two-fer and it's not even Tuesday!! Following my Ratatouille Nachos appetizer this afternoon, my family will dine on this delightful summer side salad and grilled pork chops (also on the blog, search brined pork chops). I love a good Panzanella and the addition of watermelon is a no-brainer this time of year! Enjoy!! … Continue reading Watermelon Panzanella
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