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February 11, 2021

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Risotto with Roasted Chicken Breast

I have been in such a chicken mood lately. And most of my chicken dishes, I’m searing the chicken in my cast iron pan then..

February 10, 2021

Amaretto Sugar Heart Cookies with Black Cherry Icing

We have been in this pandemic for so long that it continues to amaze me that we are still going through “firsts.” First New Years..

February 9, 2021

Roasted Blackened Chicken with a Spicy Southwestern Salad & Salsa Ranch Dressing

My friend got blackened seasoning as a Christmas present… yes, I know, blackened seasoning for a Christmas present… weird as heck. I mean, obvs not..

February 8, 2021

Nooch Fettuccini Alfredo with Roasted Shallots & Brussel Sprouts

Ok, I called this Nooch Fettuccini alfredo to not immediately scare anyone off and hopefully intrigue my fellow meat eaters. <Deep breath> Okay guys, this..

February 7, 2021

Lemon Roast Chicken with Creamy Lemon Gravy

I haven’t made a roast chicken in what feels like forever. Probably because I love to indulge in carb filled Sunday dinners during the winter. But..

February 6, 2021

Chocolate Covered Valentine’s Day Pops

We aren’t very big on Valentine’s Day, but with a little kid at home it’s usually at least a good excuse to spring for a..

February 5, 2021

Kansas City Pork Chops with a Smoky Mole Rub

So, this may not be the most winter recipe I could have chosen to post… particularly after much of the States just got hit with a..

February 4, 2021

Saucy Ginger Chili Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles

Stir fry! Cooking Asian or Asian fusion dishes is a regularly occurrence in my house. It has to be one of our favorite cuisines, and..

February 2, 2021

Nutella Swirl Coffeecake Muffins

Who was hit by the snowstorm yesterday? Or maybe you got it several days ago… or even starting today? We normally do not get much..

February 1, 2021

Dijon Mustard White Cheddar Herby Vegetarian Pasta

Happy first day of February! How did January go for you? Did you stick to your New Year’s resolutions? Did you say “sod it”? Listen,..

January 31, 2021

Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Hey everyone! I haven’t posted for a few days. I’ve had a bad case of cabin fever and a sense of feeling smothered in a..

January 27, 2021

Loaded “Baked Potato” Cauliflower & Bacon Chowder

As y’all may know, I’ve been on a health streak in the New Year. What’s different than in the past is being much more conscious..

January 26, 2021

Green Enchilada Eggs with Cauliflower Chorizo Hash

I have kind of lived all over the place. No doubt there are people that have much more literally lived all over the place, but..

January 25, 2021

Zesty Tropical Fruit Salad “Pico de Gallo” with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

There was a restaurant near us that we went to all the time for breakfast/brunch. I don’t know why we petered off going. We stopped long before..

January 24, 2021

Asian Marinated Flatiron Steak with Peanut Noodles

Asian marinated steak is a big deal in our house… whether it’s flank steak, skirt steak (my preference!), or flatiron steak (my husband’s preference!), we..

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