One Pot Lemon Chicken with Orecchiette pasta!! Lemon Chicken & Pasta Recipe I am all about one pot meals! Not only do they cut down dinner time, it cuts down on the dishes afterwords and I think I can speak for everyone and say that in itself has me sold. With Fall just around the corner I am dreamy up all the comforting and warm dishes, as it is my favorite time of year to cook, and this one pot lemon chicken with orzo, is the perfect transition dish. The light lemon makes it fresh for summer but the creamy…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches The first day of fall is officially one month away and I've been trying to soak in all the best of summer ingredients and summer eats while they are freshest. When summer ends, it typically means school is starting back up and it got me thinking about all those yummy back to school treats…. peanut butter and jelly, came to mind first. Funny enough, I had recently perfected my own peanut butter cookie recipe. And so this summer treat combo came to mind immediately and I…
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Stuffed Poblano Peppers!! Stuffed Poblano Peppers Summer time stuffed peppers are my new favorite dinner dish. Filled with yummy, healthy and in-season ingredients this will for sure be a favorite to add to your weekly dinner rotation. I love the peppers because they can really be tailored to your taste buds and or dietary restrictions. Vegetarian option: Replace the meat with an extra zucchini or summer squash and also the chicken stock with veggie stock Vegan: Use a vegan cheese and replace the stock with water Full of goodness I hope you guys enjoy them as much as I do…
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Roasted Cauliflower and Corn Soup!! Roasted Cauliflower and Corn Soup A savory Summer Soup, full of summer ingredients that really you could enjoy all year long. This soup is so hearty yet light that it can be turned into a full dinner or served as a first course with something lighter to follow. Summer Soup Recipe... Ingredients: 2 corn on the cob husk off 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets 1 yellow onion 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/ 1/2 cups half and half salt 1/4 tsp ground mustard 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp…
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Biscuits & Gravy!! Biscuits & Gravy With only 1 month of summer left, I was starting to think about all the warm and delicious fall recipes I wanted to make and for some crazy reason Biscuits and Gravy came to my mind. I literally had a dream about them and woke up needing to test out the recipe, and so I did just that. In fact, over the weekend I tested out my Biscuits and Gravy recipe and I have to say it's everything I dreamt it would be and more. Even though the classic biscuits and gravy is good…
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Baked Brie with Peaches!! Baked Brie with Peaches With summer a month from making its way out, I wanted to finish the summer strong by using and making dishes with ingredients fresh of the season. Peaches are very ripe in the summer and they are the perfect pair for a savory, sweet dish. I think stone fruits pair really nicely with cheese, so I decided to do a baked brie with peach jam and fresh peaches. This summer appetizer is perfect for an outside BBQ or a small gathering because it feeds a lot and is filling. With a total…
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Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut Butter Cookies are for sure my SECOND favorite cookie, (chocolate chip being the first) so adding a peanut butter cookie to my recipes rolodex was a must. These soft, chewy, peanut buttery, sweet, treats are sure to be a hit in your house and better yet someone else's. Not only do I love baking cookies at home but I love that cookies are such a fun and cute gift to give. Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe In fact, this recipe took some tries and by some I mean 5! Who knew 5th time would be the charm,…
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe!! Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe With cookies being my absolute favorite and go to sweet treat, I figured it was about time I created my own recipe. My middle name could be cookie monster because I swear I have a second stomach for cookies. Chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal, gingerbread, sugar, I love them all. I will honestly eat any cookie, but nothing beats a homemade, ooey gooey, crispy ,chocolate chip cookie. I am all about the classics but today I am taking a classic and elevating it just a notch. BROWN BUTTER!!…
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Sriracha Shrimp Bun Bowls! Shrimp Bun Bowls This bowl was inspired by one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes the Chicken Bun from a place called Slanted Rice here in Phoenix, Az. Full of flavor, spice, and also a healthy bite, its something I could eat a couple times a week. Since being home I have been trying to re create more of my favorite meals I used to eat out and some that also taste better in a restaurant then take out. When cooking, its important to always try to hit all of the top food flavor aspects, spicy, acidic,…
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Biscuits & Berries Festive 4th of July Dessert: Stars, Stripes & Sparkles I don't know what it is about the 4th of July or even summer but I always crave berries and cream. It is such a fresh and light dessert I don't ever feel guilty eating it too. Add a star shaped biscuit and you have yourself a simple, delicious and ... Festive 4th of July Dessert Need: Star Shape Cookie Cutter: Ingredients: 1 container of packaged Pillsbury dough biscuits 1 container blueberries 1 container black berries 1 container raspberries 1 container strawberries 1 tbsp powdered sugar 1/2 stick…
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