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There’s something undeniably magical about the nutty aroma of browned butter mingling with the sweetness of roasted butternut squash. This Brown Butter Orzo & Butternut Squash recipe is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich, earthy flavors with just a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Silky orzo, cooked to perfection in a garlic-scented broth, gets elevated by the addition of grated Parmesan and a tangy splash of white balsamic vinegar. The dish is finished with crispy sage ribbons for a burst of freshness and a sprinkle of flakey salt for that final touch. Whether you’re seeking a cozy weeknight meal or an elegant side dish, this recipe brings the warmth and comfort of autumn to your table. The recipe can be found here. Melt the 5 Tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat.  Once melted, let cook for 1-2 additional minutes until it starts to turn brown.  … Continue reading

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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

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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

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