A seasonal dinner of champions that is restaurant-worthy but easy enough to make in the comfort of your own home. This is one of my NEW favorite meals and I am already looking forward to making it again! 🙂 Growing up, I used to order a dish from one of my family’s favorite restaurants (that…
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Mom’s Favorite Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Baked Macaroni and Cheese Made with Sharp Cheddar, Paired with Petite Peas, Stewed Tomatoes and Crisp Bacon, Sprinkled with Freshly Ground Black Pepper
One of my all-time favorite dinners: my Mom’s macaroni and cheese! First and foremost, she’d like everyone to know that she pulled this recipe from Tyler Florence’s cookbook called “Tyler’s Ultimate” and made a few minor adjustments along the way. It reminded her of a family member’s macaroni and cheese recipe she had growing…
Irish Hunter’s Pie: Base Layer of Mushrooms, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Onion, and Garlic, Middle Layer of Ground Venison, Topped with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese, Drizzled with Gravy
If you are going to make anything this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, make this Hunter’s Pie. Granted, I know most of you will not have ground venison on hand (I can thank my Dad for that), but there are many other meats you can substitute or you can even do a meatless version!…
Irish Cheesy Apple Parsnip Soup: A Sweet, Savory, and Filling Combination of Roasted Vegetables and Fruit, Blended with Milks, Creams, Stout Cheddar Cheese and Delicate Seasonings
With all the snow and cold weather this past week after we had a wonderful few days of sunshine and warmth, I felt a good soup would be nice to add in the weekday meal mix. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I did some research into Irish soups and…
Stole a Pizza My Heart: Garlic Naan Crust, Topped with Pizza Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella and Pepperoni Hearts, Garnished with Italian Flat Leaf Parsley and Seasonings
I love pizza. Any kind of pizza, I’m there. My boyfriend (Chad) and I didn’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the actual day because of our opposite work schedules, but we are looking forward to celebrating this weekend! 🙂 Chad had off today and I worked from home, so I surprised him with these…
Unique Meat, Grain, Cheese and Vegetable Dinner: Pesto Pearled Couscous, Served with a Variety of Baked Vegetables, Topped with Fried Halloumi Cheese and Crisped Prosciutto Slices
I am ALL ABOUT creating restaurant-worthy meals at home. Yes, it is definitely super nice to go out to eat (don’t get me wrong). No trips to the grocery store, time spent preparing food, no mountains of dishes and a nice change of scenery. But, sometimes, cooking in your pajamas with a glass of wine that…
Simple, Flavorful and Filling Vegan Pad Thai: Spaghetti Squash and Carrot Noodles, Paired with Cubed Tofu and Sweet Peppers, Sprinkled with Sesame Seeds, Raw Cashews and Spring Onion, Spritzed with Lime
Nothing beats a great Pad Thai, especially when you add a really fantastic mix of vegetables into the recipe. I originally created this recipe during the summer, when my garden was OVERFLOWING with spaghetti squash and I had to get creative on how to change it up so I could eat and enjoy it all. I…
Very Veggie Mac and Cheese: Pasta Shells, Sweet Potato Noodles, Petite Green Peas and Super Greens, All Coated in a White Cheddar Pumpkin Sauce
I had every intention to make a salad today. But then it snowed. And it was cold. On top of it already being my work from home day. So I felt like I could do something a little more special for lunch. And that is when I fell back to my go-to when I am…
A Quicker, Healthier and Lighter Lasagna: Layered Zucchini Slices, Italian Chicken Sausage, and a Blend of Cheeses, Baked to Perfection
I love a good lasagna. It’s one of the ultimate comfort foods (at least for me). This version is my “easy, fast and healthy” recipe, and I adore it so much I have been known to make it for both lunch and then again for dinner (this may or may not have happened yesterday…again). Also…
The Healthier “Bagel Bite”: Zucchini Supreme Pizza Bites
Reminiscent of the “Bagel Bites” you may or may not have devoured as a kid, these Zucchini Supreme Bagel Bites are a definite crowd pleaser at a party (or easy/ healthy dinner option) for the kids and kids at heart! Thin slices of zucchini, topped with tomato basil sauce, a blend of cheeses, multicolor sweet peppers, uncured…
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