Cacio E Pepe Pasta Bake! The weather is changing and I feel spring is in the air and just around the corner. This cacio e pepe pasta bake is the perfect transition dish. Its comfort food with a little zesty flavor and a spring staple, PEAS. I don’t know about anyone else but I love peas with my pasta, especially a white sauce pasta. Cacio E Pepe is the simplest but most delicious pasta, that truly doesn't need any additions or changes. But I thought I would elevate this simple dish for spring. Cacio E Pepe Pasta Cacio E Peper…
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Baked Goat Cheese Balls!! ...with honey mustard & crushed pretzels. Game day is all about snacking and all about cheesy goodness, so Im bringing you both. Baked Goat Cheese Balls Ingredients: 2 packages goat cheese 1 1/2 cup pretzels 1 jar honey dijon mustard 1 container hot honey 1 container arugula 1/2 lemon Directions: Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500 degrees. Step 2: In a plastic bag add your pretzels and crush them up until they are in pieces and crumbs. Empty the bag into a bowl. Step 3: Add your honey mustard to a bowl. Step 4: Take…
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(Franks) Hot Cheesy Buffalo Dip!! As a big football fan myself when I think of the Super Bowl, I think of FOOD! More specifically, DIPS! The Super Bowl is my favorite because I am such an appetizer person and everyone always has different dips and treats to graze on throughout the party it's just heaven. The one dip that always seems to WIN the day, is the buffalo dip. I mean can you really go wrong with anything spicy, melty, and all around cheesy? Don't think so. I added my touches to my favorite dip and I think its gonna…
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Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup! 3 words...ANOTHER BOWL PLEASE!! I think this is my new favorite soup... chicken noodle soup has always been my favorite but the added lemon juice and pinch of ginger elevates this comforting dish to a whole new level. Chicken Noodle Soup is one of my go-to comfort foods especially this time of year and after trying this one you'll be adding it to your comforts list too. Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Ingredients: 3 large carrots 1 white onion 3 large celery sticks 1 rotisserie chicken -shredded (3 cups) 1 package noodles- I use dumpling noodles-…
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Tis the Season for Peppermint Bark, & more Peppermint Bark. Peppermint Bark is what my holiday is surrounded around. It's what inspired this dish. It's also my favorite holiday sweet treat and I just can't get enough of it. This pie was inspired by the yummy layers Williams Sonomas Peppermint Bark. Layers of chocolate, white chocolate and also peppermint. So if you have not tried this I will go ahead and say it is the best out there. This easy no-bake dessert recipe is the perfect sweet and festive treat for your Holiday indulging. It's so light but so full…
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The fall season is well underway which means so is the football season. Game days are one of my favorite parts of the season, because it always brings people together over good food and good fun. I don’t know what is better sometimes watching the game, or the game day spread. Because football falls in the fall lol I like to make treats that are warm, cozy and comforting but also inline with the game day feel. Sliders or burgers are always a great game day treat because they are not only a crowd pleaser, they feed a lot of…
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! It is officially fall and I am so excited to kick off the season with a perfect fall treat. Whats more fall then Pumpkin? Tis the season for pumpkin everything right? My dear friend loves hosting and cooking just as much as I do and she is always coming up with the cutest table-scapes and treats for our girlfriend gatherings. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Every Tuesday a couple of us gals get together for girls night, to catch up, eat good food and just pour out the week. It's probably one of my favorite days and…
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Ratatouille Quiche! Ratatouille Quiche Recipe Summer to Fall breakfast transitions... This Ratatouille Quiche recipe is the perfect end of summer, fall transition breakfast dish. I am all about a quiche because it saves great and you can eat it through the weekend or week if you need something quick to grab. Ratatouille is such a yummy dish and I love that it can be so versatile and go from a dinner dish to a breakfast one. Ingredients: 1 frozen pie crust - thawed 1/2 eggplant 1/2 zucchini 1/2 yellow squash 1/2 container of cherry heirloom tomatoes 1/2 red onion fresh…
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Roasted Poblano Chile, Corn and Zucchini Quesadilla! Summer Quesadilla comin in HOT!! Roasted Poblano and Corn Quesadilla While trying to finish out summer strong by using what's left of summers freshest produce I came up with this yummy, cheesy, fresh quesadilla recipe that will having you coming back for thirds. Perfect for a warm summer night this dish pairs perfectly with my Roasted Tomatillo Salsa. Ingredients: tortillas- I buy larger fresh tortillas typically local. 2 corn on the cobs 2 poblano chilies 2 zucchinis - chopped 1 container of creamy cheese- I use laughing cow 1 block monetary jack cheese…
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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Recipe Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Recipe The salsa I promise you will want to put on everything. I don't know about you guys but half the time I go out for Mexican food, I really just want the chips and salsa. I could make a whole meal out of it to be honest. So making salsa home is one of my favorite things to do. I also love having fresh salsa in the fridge in case you have any guests pop over and need something quick to put out, nothing beats fresh chips and salsa. Fresh salsa typically…
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