04 Thursday Nov 2021
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
Fresh Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole with Crispy Shallots will definitely be on our Thanksgiving table.
Whenever I bring up favorite Thanksgiving sides in conversation, Green Bean Casserole always rises near the top. Even though Stuffing seems to be the emotional favorite.
Hello carbs!
03 Wednesday Nov 2021
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, gluten free, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
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bay leaf, butter, cream cheese, milk, russet potatoes, sour cream, thyme
Creamy Mashed Potato Casserole gets a little flavor love with the addition of sour cream and cream cheese.
This recipe is the perfect make ahead side dish that can be reheated in the oven or the microwave.
These creamy potatoes are fluffy with a nice buttery flavor.
Perfect if you ask me!
01 Monday Nov 2021
Posted in breads, casseroles & comfort food, love to cook, side dishes, tips & techniques
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This How-To Make Bread Cubes for Stuffing is the first step in making stuffing.
Separating this process into a separate blog post is a way for me to more efficiently explain my stuffing-making-method.
And considering stuffing itself is considered a food group in my house…it deserves all the love and attention I can provide.
11 Monday Oct 2021
Greek Chicken & Rice Soup, also known as Avgolemono, is a wonderfully hearty soup with fresh bursts of lemon throughout.
As we head squarely into soup season this creamy delicious pot of love deserves to be on rotation.
08 Friday Oct 2021
Posted in casseroles & comfort food, love to cook, pasta, side dishes
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butter, cavatappi pasta, dry mustard, flour, gruyere cheese, milk, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, sharp cheddar, white American cheese
If you want to deliver comfort, bring them The Best Three Cheese Mac ‘n’ Cheese. It works every time!
Super cheesy, ultra creamy, with a little something special to make them go hmmmm.
07 Thursday Oct 2021
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, burgers & sandwiches, love to cook
When you’re planning a game day menu, you bet these Chili Cheese Dog Tailgate Sliders will be included.
You’ve got a two bite slider roll bursting with Hot Dog Chili, ‘Lil Smokies, and Cheddar Cheese?!!
Tailgate Party Perfection!
05 Tuesday Oct 2021
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avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn on the cob, cucumber, dijon mustard, feta cheese, honey, mixed greens, olive oil, red onion, sherry vinegar
This From The Earth Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette is aptly named after our nearby brewery where it can be found on the menu.
The ingredients in this salad are simple and colorful and fresh. Tangy feta, with blistered tomatoes and crisp corn pair perfectly with creamy avocado and fresh cucumber and greens.
Then there’s the Sherry Vinaigrette. Just the right balance of vinegar to honey to aromatic shallot and garlic.
04 Monday Oct 2021
Posted in gluten free, international, love to cook, low-carb, pasta, vegetarian
I am coming off such an incredible weekend and needed Monday’s dinner to be as easy as Cacio e Pepe. Served Two Ways!
The first way is rather traditional made with spaghetti and lots of cheese and pepper!
The second is prepared with spaghetti squash! Equally as delicious, gluten free and low carb friendly!
30 Thursday Sep 2021
Posted in appetizers, beef, pork, lamb, love to cook
I’ll never forget the first time I tasted these Antipasto Squares (and I’m sure my teammates who were with me won’t either).
We were at an away tennis match, where traditionally the home team provides a spread of food.
These little bites of ooey-gooey-love got our attention in a hurry.
I have no idea if we won or lost our match that day. However, there’s no question that leaving with the recipe for Antipasto Squares was a Win!
26 Sunday Sep 2021
Posted in chicken & turkey, gluten free, international, love to cook
Simple Butter Chicken Meatballs Over Basmati Rice is pure comfort.
You know I love to roll my favorite flavors into Meatballs of Love!
The warm Indian spices found in Butter Chicken were the perfect pairing for meatballs. And the sauce is pure heaven!
