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December 4, 2020
So many flavors in one bite! Tender beef, variety of fresh veggies and noodles tossed together in a sweet and savory sauce. It’s such an comforting and flavorful weeknight meal that can be made in less than 45 minutes. Besides being amazing in flavor, it’s a super easy and versatile dish. You can toss in whatever veggies suit your picky eaters. Chinese takeout is something we all enjoy, right? It’s a guilty pleasure but it can get a little pricey....
December 1, 2020
These homemade breadsticks will take you right to carb heaven! They are pillowy soft, fluffy, and brushed with melted garlic butter. They are irresistible and everyone at the table will devour them. Bread. If there’s one thing I really love, it’s bread. The smell of it baking, the texture of it, the perfect side for almost any meal, it swoops up any extra sauce with stews and soups… the bread possibilities are endless. 😉 When I still lived at home...
November 27, 2020
Creamy chicken scampi is such a flavorful and satisfying dish! Linguine noodles covered in a delicious buttery garlic sauce with caramelized onions and colorful bell peppers, then topped with tender chicken tenders. One of my favorite things to order at Olive Garden is their chicken scampi. I have so many great memories of eating there with my little sister and this dish just takes me right back! We finally got an OG here in the city about 2 years ago...
November 23, 2020
The BEST classic lasagna recipe that’ll have your tastebuds begging for more! 😉 It’s layered with a homemade beef and sausage sauce, creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella cheese and parmesan. Follow this easy recipe and you are guaranteed the most delicious and perfect lasagna every time! I know there’s a lot of recipes out there that claim to be “the best _____”. And claiming this to be the best classic lasagna, I don’t say it lightly. Classics never disappoint. After you...
November 20, 2020
Do you have any cookie exchange parties coming up this Christmas? These would be the perfect cookies to swap with a friend or co-worker! And they’d definitely make for a delicious appearance on a holiday spread as well. I love making these chewy ginger cookies during fall and winter. They are perfectly chewy and soft, filled with all your favorite holiday spices, rolled in sugar and so ridiculously good! My boys love when I surprise them with these in their...
November 17, 2020
This is hands-down the BEST Minestrone Soup you’ll ever try. And I’m not saying that lightly. It’s just so warm and comforting and smells absolutely amazing as it simmers on the stove. I usually make a huge pot and share it with my sister and a few friends. And they all agree that it’s just so tasty 😉 ! It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, tomatoes, tender small pasta, and beans in a delicious tomato broth. I use homemade chicken...
November 13, 2020
Tender sliced cinnamon apples, topped with a buttery brown sugar oatmeal crumble and finished off with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream makes for the perfect Fall treat! One of my favorite memories I have growing up is coming home from school and wondering what smell was going to hit me in the face as I opened the front door. 😉 My mom’s delicious apple crisp wafting through the house is one of my best Fall memories. It’s...
November 10, 2020
Homemade always tastes better, especially when it’s a take-out copycat of a favorite dish from a Chinese restaurant. Bite sized breaded chicken pieces and chunks of bell peppers and onion covered in a delicious and tangy sweet and sour sauce. After you give this a try, I betcha it’ll be going on your menu rotations! If you love to splurge on take-out food, this packed-with-flavor sweet and sour chicken is for YOU! It’s better than any take-out – this dish...
November 6, 2020
This pork roast is seasoned to perfection, easy to prepare with very minimal effort, and so flavorful and tender! Pulled pork is my favorite way to serve a crowd! You can have it on the table in an hour and you’ll be everyone’s favorite. My Instant Pot is an absolute dream. I didn’t really give in to the rave when it first came out but since getting surprised with one by my husband, it’s been a game-changer. We love serving this...
November 2, 2020
This crowd-pleasing Loaded Chili is the perfect comfort food for this chilly weather. It makes a great weeknight meal because it’s super easy to make, only takes 30 minutes, load it up with all your favorite toppings and you’ll have a bunch of happy bellies! 😉 My loaded chili, paired with sweet cornbread (I’ll be posting that recipe soon!), is without a doubt one of my husband’s favorite meals. We prefer our chili to be more thick instead of a...