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Toasted Marshmallow &  Brown Sugar Rice Krispie Treats

Toasted Marshmallow & Brown Sugar Rice Krispie Treats

 

 My kids love a marshmallow roasting session! I’d dare to venture that yours are no different.I have three sons, and  I’ve noticed that each boy has their own unique style of toasting. My older two sons are “slow roasters”, they take their time by putting…

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Baked Spaghetti Frittata Pie with Broccoli Rabe

Baked Spaghetti Frittata Pie with Broccoli Rabe

 

 I made this last week and my kids were quite amused to see pasta served to them in a triangular slice of “pie”. They dug right in and were immediately hooked on the glorious crunch that baked spaghetti attains. I’m a sucker for it too. …

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Chicken and Tortellini with Autumn Roasted Vegetables

Chicken and Tortellini with Autumn Roasted Vegetables

 

  This vibrant and flavorful Garlic Butter Tortellini and Chicken with Roasted Vegetables highlights smoked paprika chicken, cheese tortellini, and a rich garlic butter sauce. The star ingredients are seasonal fall veggies: roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts. This cozy dish is sure to become…

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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Chicken Piccata Meatballs

 

 I love a meatball night as much as the next guy, but sometimes we need a little twist to keep things interesting! Using ground chicken (or turkey!) to make the meatballs we add fresh parsley, lemon zest, garlic, chopped capers, Italian seasoning, Parmesan and breadcrumbs. …

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Brown Sugar and Maple Peach Cobbler

Brown Sugar and Maple Peach Cobbler

 

 If it’s late summer and you have a pile of peaches that really need to do something with their lives, then this recipe for Brown Sugar and Maple Peach Cobbler is just the thing you need! A true classic Peach Cobbler gives that old school…

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Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad

Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad

 

   A cool and refreshing summertime staple, Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad is a perfect lunch or healthy snack option  made with pantry staples and ready to eat in under 10 minutes. Fresh, crisp cucumbers are thinly sliced and served with a simple dressing of mayo,…

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Ginger Beer and Mustard Grilled Pork Chops

Ginger Beer and Mustard Grilled Pork Chops

 

  Thin-cut pork chops bursting with flavor from a marinade of ginger beer, garlic, mustard, and honey. Sugar from the ginger beer helps create the ideal caramelization on the grill. Extra points for picture-perfect crosshatches! Sitting on my deck, ice cold bev in hand, cruising…

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Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

 

 If you’re getting a little pushback on serving broccoli with dinner again from the kids, let me tell you this is how to spice things up. Crispy Parmesan cheese just makes everything better! Yes, EVEN broccoli! Broccoli roasted in the oven is magnificently simple, with…

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Italian Style Meatloaf with Marinara Sauce

Italian Style Meatloaf with Marinara Sauce

 

 How can I describe Italian-style Meatloaf?? Well, let’s just say, that if a meatball and a meatloaf had a bambino, this recipe would be their little bundle of joy. Italian-style meatloaf is a big family-style dinner dream come true. Using key ingredients commonly found in…

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Spring Orzo Salad with Snow Peas and Asparagus

Spring Orzo Salad with Snow Peas and Asparagus

 

 Healthy, light, and refreshing Orzo Salad with snow peas, asparagus, arugula, radishes, feta, and a lemon chive vinaigrette. A perfect side salad dish for spring or summer meals! You will have this one on repeat- I promise!  It’s sunny, you’re happy, and you’re looking to…

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Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Beef Stroganoff Recipe

 

  Beef Stroganoff is a classic comfort dish.  Thinly sliced beef, seared in a rich, creamy beef stock gravy with mushrooms, sour cream, Worcestershire, and Dijon. Best served over a bed of buttery egg noodles, rice, or even mashed potatoes; this hearty meal is ready…

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Slow-Roasted Gochujang Chicken with Caramelized Cabbage

Slow-Roasted Gochujang Chicken with Caramelized Cabbage

 

 Slow-roasted gochujang chicken with cabbage is an easy weeknight dish with an unexpected twist! Juicy tender roasted chicken with rich, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor pairs perfectly with savory caramelized roasted cabbage. I don’t know where the idea came from, but I woke up one…

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Avgolemono Soup {Greek Lemon Chicken Soup}

Avgolemono Soup {Greek Lemon Chicken Soup}

 

  Avgolemono Soup is rich and nourishing Greek-style Chicken and Rice soup. Tempered eggs and lemon juice give a velvety citrus touch to the chicken broth, then top with fresh dill and parsley for herby fresh fragrance. It’s a very circular thing. I can pretty…

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Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies

 

  Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies are the perfect Christmas treat to celebrate the sweetness of the holiday season. Every creamy, fluffy cookie bite is topped with a vibrant lemon vanilla icing and cheerful rainbow sprinkles. My family and friends can’t get enough of these cookies,…

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White Bean Artichoke and Feta Dip

White Bean Artichoke and Feta Dip

 

  White bean artichoke and feta dip is a 5-minute dip recipe with white beans, artichokes, fresh herbs, lemon juice, greek yogurt, and feta cheese -an intriguing alternative to hummus! White Bean Artichoke and Feta Dip is super easy, nutrition-packed, high in fiber and protein,…

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20 Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp

20 Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp

 

  Juicy sautéed shrimp cooked in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for an appetizer at your next party, or as a main course. Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and easy recipe, that will be ready in 20 minutes or less-start to finish!…

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Instant Pot Meals

Instant Pot Chuck Roast with Gravy

Instant Pot Chuck Roast with Gravy

 

  Strain the cooking liquid of vegetables and herbs, pour into saucepan and bring to a gentle boil Add cornstarch/ water slurry and continue to boil to thicken gravy. Pour over shredded chuck roast. Instant pot chuck roast is fork-tender, and juicy, with a comforting…

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Sticky Sweet Soy Glazed Ribs- Instant Pot

Sticky Sweet Soy Glazed Ribs- Instant Pot

 

 Sticky Sweet Soy Spare Ribs are ready in less than an hour, they start in the Instant Pot and finish in the oven for melt-in-your-mouth, sticky, sweet, crispy, spicy perfection. My Friends, this easy instant pot recipe is an absolute A+! Few dishes rival the mouthwatering…

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Instant Pot Chicken Stock

Instant Pot Chicken Stock

 

 Delicious and healthy homemade chicken stock in a fraction of the time using the Instant Pot pressure cooker! There’s something deeply comforting about a simmering pot of homemade chicken stock on the stove, filling your kitchen with a rich, savory aroma. But what if you…

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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

 

 

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The BEST Pulled Pork- Instant Pot Recipe

The BEST Pulled Pork- Instant Pot Recipe

 

  Perfectly tender and juicy pulled pork quickly and efficiently in the INSTANT POT with an easy homemade BBQ sauce and quick coleslaw. An instant crowd pleaser! Pulled pork can be a little intimidating. It’s one of those recipes that resides in the BBQ pit…

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