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June 25, 2023
Pimento Mac & Cheese
Pimento Mac & Cheese is an easy weeknight skillet meal the whole family will love! It’s packed with flavor and combines 2 of my favorite things….mac and cheese and pimento cheese. I personally think pimentos are underutilized in recipes, so this is a great recipe for them to shine. I can’t wait to make it again! The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and use 1 Tbsp softened butter to grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente. You don’t want to overcook and make them mushy. Drain the noodles and set aside. While the noodles are cooking, make the cheese sauce. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour, paprika, and salt, and whisk to combine. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly. The mixture will start to turn a … Continue reading
June 7, 2023
Camp Cuisine
We recently went on a camping trip, and it was HOT. Hotter than normal this time of year which was both pleasant and unfortunate. Pleasant because it was nicer than cold, rainy days but unfortunate because we didn’t have AC 😊 The only way to beat the heat was to make homemade ice cream. Yes, you read that correctly. We made ice cream, from scratch, while camping. And it’s actually quite easy. First, you need to purchase an Ice Cream Ball. The one we have is YayLabs! Soft Shell Ice Cream Ball. You can find it at your local sporting goods store or online by doing a simple Google search. They are reasonably priced and very fun to use. The ball has 2 sides that twist open. You add heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla to one side, and ice and ice cream salt to the other side. Roll around for 10 minutes, stir the ingredients and scrape down the sides, add additional salt, and roll … Continue reading
May 25, 2023
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is my newest weeknight recipe that your family will love! It’s a filling and delicious pasta that comes together in about 30 minutes. It’s rich, creamy, a little spicy, and packed with wonderful ingredients. I will admit…when I was originally working on this recipe it was going to be soup, not pasta, but plans changed, and soup just wasn’t in the cards that night. I blame the noodles for absorbing so much of the liquid that would have been yummy soup, but the recipe still turned into something great, and we had a lovely pasta dinner. One thing I love to do is play around with recipes so even though my original plan didn’t work out, I was able to recover and still serve dinner. Has that ever happened to you? The recipe can be found here. Start by seasoning both sides of the chicken tenders with Cajun seasoning. I like to use tenders because … Continue reading
April 4, 2023
Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli
Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli is my newest weeknight creation. It’s delicious as an appetizer or can be served as a meal, is crispy, crunchy, perfectly seasoned, and has plenty of melted cheese. What’s not to love? I personally like the Air Fryer version because it’s not deep fried and coated in oil but still has great flavor. Pair it with your favorite marinara or alfredo sauce for dipping and you are ready to dig in! This is a recipe you will need to cook in batches. My Air Fryer only held 4-5 ravioli at a time, so I ended up doing 3 cooking cycles. If you have a larger Air Fryer, you might be able to fit more ravioli at a time, but you will want to plan for cook time. The recipe isn’t hard to make or incredibly time consuming to prepare but you will have down time as the Air Fryer cooks each batch. So, pour a glass of … Continue reading
March 6, 2023
Caprese Ravioli Salad
Caprese Ravioli Salad is the pasta salad of summer…. or winter…. whenever you are looking for something light and refreshing. It’s ready in about 20 minutes or less and is packed with fresh flavors of basil, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and balsamic glaze. This recipe can be served as a side dish or main course. If serving as the main course, add a garden salad or some fresh veggies and hummus on the side. The ravioli is coated in a wonderful oil and herb dressing. You can use cherry or grape tomatoes. I recommend cheese ravioli or perhaps cheese tortellini (if you can’t find ravioli). Use fresh basil, it’s way better than dried basil. And use mozzarella pearls or fresh mozzarella slices that are cut into smaller chunks. The keyword here is FRESH! You will really notice a difference in the taste and texture of the dish if your ingredients are fresh. The recipe can be found here. Start by … Continue reading
March 1, 2023
Sun Dried Tomato & Scallop Pasta
Sun Dried Tomato & Scallop Pasta is an easy to make yet incredibly delicious weeknight meal. It’s a recipe that sounds like you ordered if from a local restaurant when in fact you whipped it up in no time at home. I think scallops pair well with a cream sauce and pasta so it’s the perfect combination. The pasta is tender and coated in a lovely mozzarella, sun dried tomato sauce. The scallops have a nice sear and good texture. And there is good heat from the red pepper flakes. The best way to cook scallops is to sear them on the stovetop in a skillet with some oil or butter. You want a golden crust on the top and bottom and the inside to have a soft texture. You can use fresh or frozen scallops. I tend to use frozen so I don’t have to worry about cooking them so soon after purchasing but you will have to ensure … Continue reading
August 28, 2022
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata
Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Burrata is the ultimate weeknight meal! It’s quick and easy to make, uses simple yet fresh ingredients, and highlights some popular summer flavors. Think fresh tomatoes and basil (possibly from your garden), creamy burrata, and soft gnocchi. It’s a game changer! The recipe can be found here. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the rest of the water. Set the gnocchi aside. You can prepare homemade gnocchi if you prefer but store-bought works well for this recipe. Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds. Add the tomatoes (unsliced, you want whole tomatoes), red pepper flakes (add more if you like a lot of heat), and salt. Stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium … Continue reading
May 11, 2022
Instant Pot Chicken & Vegetable Pad Thai
Instant Pot Chicken & Vegetable Pad Thai is simple weeknight meal that is ready in no time! It’s packed with tender chicken, lots of veggies, noodles, and a flavorful sauce. Pad Thai sauce is a little salty, fairly nutty, and a little sweet in flavor. I think it’s similar to peanut sauce, which tastes great on just about anything 😊 This is a one-pot meal your whole family will love! The recipe can be found here. Start by doing all your prep work. Slice the chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, etc. I like to buy matchstick carrots because they are already the needed size. I also prefer to julienne (cut super thin) my zucchini but if you have a spiralizer, that also works well. Set all the ingredients aside until ready to use. Next, make the Pad Thai sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients – brown sugar, chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, … Continue reading
May 2, 2022
Cheese Ravioli with Sage & Walnuts
Do you ever order ravioli at a restaurant and wonder why it doesn’t taste the same when you make it at home? Or you think you need to make homemade ravioli for it to taste as good as at a restaurant? Well…you don’t! You just need to find a premade, store-bought ravioli that you like, and jazz it up! My preference is to buy fresh. This is what you can find in the refrigerator section, often by the lunch meats or deli items. These “fresh” pastas usually have a shorter shelf life and only take a few minutes to boil. You can also go the frozen ravioli route if you have a brand or flavor in mind. These options make cooking ravioli SO MUCH EASIER at home because the bulk of the work is already done for you. All you must do is add sauce and toppings and you have a wonderful meal! The recipe I want to share … Continue reading
February 4, 2022
Instant Pot Bacon Gouda Mac & Cheese
Instant Pot Bacon Gouda Mac & Cheese is a very simple yet delicious meal that is ready in no time! The combination of ingredients is incredibly rich and flavorful. The bacon is crispy, the onions are caramelized, the noodles are nice and tender (but not mushy), and the gouda adds a wonderful nutty and creamy taste and texture to the whole dish. You cannot go wrong with this recipe! The recipe can be found here. Start by prepping your ingredients – chop the bacon, dice the onion, measure out your spices, and shred the cheddar and gouda. Set all ingredients aside. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Once hot, add the bacon and cook until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Set the bacon aside but no not discard the bacon grease in the Instant Pot. Add the butter to the Instant Pot (with the bacon … Continue reading
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