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  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…

 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…

 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…

 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…

  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…

 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…

  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…

  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,…

  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,…

  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!…

  This Jarlsberg cheese dip is such a crowd pleaser. It’s super simple to make, and packs a big flavor! You can make it ahead of time and serve with crackers, pretzels, or chips. Thanksgiving is around the corner and ’tis the season for dips,…

  This homemade stuffing recipe combines toasted herb sourdough bread cubes, pork sausage, onions, celery, mushrooms, and goat cheese. Baked until golden brown, this sourdough stuffing is top crunchy, center creamy, and flavor rich with all the earthy, savory notes you want on your Thanksgiving table.…

Fork tender maple roasted acorn squash stuffed with a harvest wild rice medley, boasting dried cranberries, maple pecans, apples, sage, and rosemary. A beautiful festive side dish or vegetarian main course.

  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…

Syrupy cinnamon apples baked over a rich and moist NY-style cake topped with brown sugar and cinnamon butter crumbs. A perfect breakfast treat on a brisk autumn morning alongside a hot cup of coffee.

Pan-seared gnocchi swimming in a creamy Gruyère and Parmesan cheese sauce tossed with sautéed Swiss chard and Baby Bella mushrooms; baked in the oven for crispy golden brown crust. Think potatoes au gratin meets creamed spinach!