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Beef Stroganoff

11 · Feb 2, 2022 · 1 Comment

Dive into this dish of Beef Stroganoff ready for dinner!

Creamy and rich, this old fashioned Beef Stroganoff is stick to your ribs comfort food that cooks up surpsingly quick! I will never apologize for my love of comfort food, curly noodles, rich ...

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Beef Wellington with Red Wine Sauce

462 · Dec 23, 2021 · 19 Comments

A sliced Beef Wellington with Red Wine Sauce on a cutting board with two slices on a small white plate.

Impress your holiday guests with juicy Beef Wellington with red wine sauce on the side. Perfectly tender beef is wrapped up in puff pastry like a big buttery hug! I hope you're feeling fancy, ...

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Chicken Meatball Soup

22 · Dec 2, 2021 · 4 Comments

Close up of a bowl of chicken meatball soup with a gold spoon.

Grab your spoon and get ready to dive into a big bowl of hearty, yet surprisingly light chicken meatball soup. A light salad and a hunk of crusty Italian bread will make it a meal! Chicken ...

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Honey Mustard Popovers

2 · Nov 18, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Honey Mustard Popovers out of the oven and resting on a baking rack with butter and mustard.

These honey mustard popovers get an extra POP from a dollop of Maille Honey Dijon. Today’s post is sponsored by Maille. Opinions are my own and I appreciate your support of the brands ...

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Garlic and Herb Roast Turkey with Cider Pan Gravy

3 · Nov 5, 2021 · 40 Comments

Overhead shot of Garlic and Herb Roast Turkey , carved, sliced and on an wooden platter with fresh bay leaves and loose cranberries.

Crispy skin, a tender, juicy bird, smooth gravy...make Thanksgiving memorable with this garlic and herb roast turkey with cider pan gravy. The bird. It's synonymous with Thanksgiving, right? I ...

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Easy Curried Pumpkin Soup

1 · Oct 3, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Close up of a bowl of Easy Curried Pumpkin Soup garnished with yogurt, pumpkin seeds and cilantro.

Warmly spiced and fall ready, this easy curried pumpkin soup will warm you from the inside out. Soup season is back and I can't think of a better way to kick it off than with this easy curried ...

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Butternut Squash and Apple Risotto

2 · Sep 22, 2021 · 17 Comments

Butternut Squash and Apple Risotto in a bowl garnished with thyme

Your favorite fall flavors are stirred into the ultimate fall comfort food in this butternut squash and apple risotto!   This bowl of butternut squash and apple risotto is firing on all ...

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The Best Pumpkin Bread

59 · Sep 21, 2021 · 1 Comment

A sliced loaf of pumpkin bread on a cooling rack with pumpkins scattered around.

Welcome fall with this easy recipe for the BEST pumpkin bread! Super moist, packed with fall spiced pumpkin flavor, and did I mention EASY? And just like that it's fall (aka pumpkin season), but ...

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Italian Grazing Board with Roasted Tomatoes

6 · Sep 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Roasted cherry tomatoes are the star of this Italian grazing board.

Call it an appetizer or make it a meal, this Italian grazing board with roasted tomatoes is food for the soul. Sometimes food just tastes better heaped in eye-catching mounds like in this Italian ...

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Quick Pickled Pears

263 · Aug 17, 2021 · 7 Comments

Quick Pickled Pears in a mason jar with cinnamon sticks and a pear in the background,

These sweet, tangy, spiced pickled pears are a cinch to make and are the condiment you didn't know you've been missing!  I'm forever putting together big cheese boards when entertaining that ...

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Garden Vegetable and Pancetta Panzanella

6 · Jul 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Garden Vegetable and Pancetta Panzanella on a round wood serving tray with tomatoes and basil scattered around.

Peak summer temps and a bountiful garden harvest inspired this garden vegetable and pancetta panzanella that is bursting with vibrant flavors and a crunchy bite. Today’s post is sponsored by ...

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Italian-Style BLT Sandwiches

5 · Jul 13, 2021 · Leave a Comment

An Italian BLT and all the fixings on a round wood board.

A classic summer sandwich gets an elevated twist in this Italian-style BLT with just a spoonful of Maille Old Style Mustard. Today’s post is sponsored by Maille. Opinions are my own and ...

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Grilled Steak Sandwiches

37 · Jun 27, 2021 · 2 Comments

A grilled steak sandwich topped with arugula.

What's better than grilled steak sandwiches topped with homemade garlic aioli and grilled onions? Not. A. Thing! Some of the best recipes are often the simplest, like these grilled steak ...

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Italian Pasta Salad

20 · Jun 17, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Italian Pasta Salad in a white bowl

This zesty Italian pasta salad is vibrant, flavorful and about to be your new favorite summer staple. I didn't grow up eating pasta salad, even Italian pasta salad. My dad felt strongly that ...

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Grilled Steak Caesar Salad

3 · Jun 15, 2021 · Leave a Comment

A close up of a serving of Grilled Steak Caesar Salad with dressing and parm on the side.

An amped up version of the classic, this grilled steak caesar salad has a smoky charred flavor and an amazing crunch that pairs deliciously with juicy, grilled steak. A perfect summer meal! Salad ...

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Grilled Onion and Swiss Flatbread

3 · May 26, 2021 · 2 Comments

Sliced grilled onion and swiss flatbread on a cutting board with honeycomb.

This gooey, crispy grilled onion and swiss flatbread makes the perfect shareable summer appetizer! Today’s post is sponsored by Finlandia Imported Cheese. Opinions are my own and I appreciate ...

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Coconut Lamb Curry

9 · May 6, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Coconut lamb curry in a saute pan with herbs and naan alongside.

Creamy, warmly spiced coconut lamb curry can be on your table in just 30 minutes! If you're looking to spice up your weeknight meal routine then you are going to love this coconut lamb ...

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Mexican Mule

388 · May 5, 2021 · 25 Comments

Close up shot of a Mexican Mule served in a copper mug garnished with lime and jalapeño slices placed on a wood board with another mug in the background.

The traditional Moscow mule gets a spicy twist with tequila and sliced jalapeño in this Mexican Mule. Homemade ginger beer really turns up the wow factor (plus it's easier than you think)! I am a ...

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One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

129 · Apr 22, 2021 · 9 Comments

A pot of One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta stirred with wooden spoon.

This easy one pot creamy chicken pasta is rich, packed with flavor, and weeknight ready! You asked, I answered...this one pot creamy chicken pasta is your ticket to weeknight winning. Or weekend ...

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Mexican Beef Stew

65 · Mar 24, 2021 · 2 Comments

Dig into this dish of mexican stew served with a beer, lime crema, and lots of fresh cilantro.

Deeply flavorful, slightly smoky, with just the right amount of heat, this Mexican beef stew is slow simmered goodness topped with a cooling dollop of lime crema. This recipe for Mexican beef ...

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Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto

25 · Mar 17, 2021 · 3 Comments

Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto in a cast iron skillet.

Elevate breakfast for dinner with a savory dutch baby puffed, golden, and teeming with aged gouda and crispy prosciutto. Let's woo and impress for dinner with this savory dutch baby with gouda ...

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Easy Breaded Chicken Breasts

404 · Mar 16, 2021 · 25 Comments

Close up of breaded chicken breasts cooking in a frying pan.

Stockpile these juicy, easy breaded chicken breasts for an fast weeknight dinner. They are extra tender and tasty thanks to a buttermilk marinade and a crispy parmesan panko crust. This will be one of ...

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Shakshuka with Lamb Meatballs

24 · Mar 11, 2021 · 4 Comments

Overhead shot of Shakshuka with Lamb Meatballs topped with herbs and served with charred pita.

This warmly spiced shakshuka with lamb meatballs is swoon-worthy for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you're looking for a hearty, savory brunch dish that wows, say hello to shakshuka with lamb ...

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Baked Challah French Toast

62 · Feb 25, 2021 · 4 Comments

Baked French toast casserole on the table with berries and maple syrup.

Cozy, comforting baked challah french toast is super simple to make but will wow at your next brunch! There's nothing better than an easy, crowd-pleasing dish for brunch like this baked challah ...

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