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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
December 6, 2021
Chicken Fajita Pasta
Chicken Fajita Pasta is a yummy one-pot recipe you will be sure to enjoy! It’s creamy and packed with peppers, onions, and tender chicken in each bite. The main selling point for me on this recipe is that you cook the entire meal in one-pot which means less dishes and easier clean up. The recipe can be found here. Start by slicing the chicken, onion, and bell peppers, and mince the garlic. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. You want the skillet to be large enough to cook all the ingredients so make sure you are using a large enough vessel. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then, add ½ of the fajita seasoning and stir to coat. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. It will absorb the fajita flavor and be perfectly seasoned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set … Continue reading
October 21, 2021
Baked Feta & Vegetable Pasta
Not too long ago, I hopped on the TikTok trend where you bake a block of feta cheese with cherry tomatoes and when done, toss it with cooked noodles for a light and refreshing pasta. It was a HUGE hit in our house so I figured I would try it again but with a few changes. The original recipe is for Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta but the recipe I’m going to share with you today is for Baked Feta and Vegetable Pasta. The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the feat in the center of the baking sheet. This recipe calls for a block of feta but if it’s OK to use crumbled if that’s the only available option at the grocery store. Just pile it high and try to keep it as … Continue reading
October 17, 2021
Menacing Meals
Halloween is fast approaching – are you ready? We sure are. Halloween is a month-long celebration at our house. We decorate early, spend 31 days gorging on candy, watch every Halloween movie possible, and make some fun themed treats to enjoy. I want to share with you some of my new Halloween recipes and ideas for this year. Each is fairly customizable and will be sure to put your friends and family in a mood to celebrate. My first Halloween idea is for a Char-Spookery board. This is a traditional charcuterie board but with a spooky flair. To be called a charcuterie board, it must contain meat. Otherwise, it’s just a plain old board. What I like about charcuterie boards is how easy they are to put together and how customizable they are. Choose 2-3 meats, 3-4 cheeses, some fruit, nuts, olives, and maybe a few pieces of chocolate, and … Continue reading
October 5, 2021
It’s Pumpkin Spice Season
It’s that time of year…. fall…. or pumpkin spice season, as some like to call it. I did a little research on the fall phenomenon that is pumpkin spice and was quite intrigued by my findings. Did you know that pumpkin spice earned its name because it was originally used in cakes and pies that contained pumpkin? I didn’t but McCormick (the seasoning brand) started marketing the spice to save consumers the effort of having to make their own homemade version and could instead buy the spice at their local grocery store. Pretty cool, huh? The spice mix is generally a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice. I admittedly have all these spices in my cabinet but understand that not everyone else does, so I can make homemade pumpkin spice if needed, but something the store-bought version is easier 🙂 I also learned that cravings for … Continue reading
September 23, 2021
Willkommen to Oktoberfest!
Willkommen (or welcome) to Oktoberfest! If you aren’t familiar, Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest…or beer festival and traveling funfair, for those of use that don’t speak German. It’s held in Germany and runs about 2 weeks, typically from mid-Sept to the first Sunday in October. You can find traditional German food such as sausages, oversized soft pretzels, mustard and curry ketchup, cabbage and radish salads, dumplings, spaetzle, and obviously, plenty of ice-cold beer! More than 6 million people from around the world attend the event every year. Unfortunately, the Oktoberfest celebration in German is cancelled again this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy plenty of yummy food. So, pull out the decorations, get your house in order, invite some friends and family over, and cook up some delicious German food! I’d like to share with you 5 different ideas to host the perfect Oktoberfest party. We’ll … Continue reading
September 22, 2021
Tuscan Chicken Alfredo
Tuscan Chicken Alfredo tastes like a restaurant quality meal! You won’t be able to get over how amazing the creamy sauce is and how each bite just the perfect amount of spice to it. This dish is loaded with tender chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and a lovely garlic sauce. Not only does it taste amazing but it’s easy to make. The chicken is marinated before cooking, the sauce whisks together in no time, and the veggies add a little texture to each bite. You might even find yourself licking your plate clean! The recipe can be found here. Start by slicing the chicken. I like to slice the chicken into 1-inch pieces, but you can use strips if you prefer. Place the chicken in a bowl and pour the Roasted Red Pepper Salad Dressing over the top. The chicken should be mostly coated but you can push it down … Continue reading
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