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Have you ever made dinner and thought to yourself that it could really use a good side of bread with it? But there is no time for yeast, and a slice of toast simply won’t do. These Quick Parmesan and Herb Biscuits are my favorite go-to side of bread when I am in a pinch. I love the texture of these biscuits and the aromatic boost from the mixture of herbs. Gourmet Garden’s fresh herbs in a tube are seriously {Read More}
I’m completely in love with this Easy Mexican Rice recipe. It’s quickly become my husband’s hands-down favorite Mexican Rice ever. EVER. And… I’m going to have to agree with him. A few years back (before I decided to become a food blogger; aka- when I didn’t know much about cooking), I had family over for Christmas Eve dinner. It’s tradition in my house to have Mexican food for Christmas Eve, so I planned accordingly… which meant I called up the {Read More}
I feel like I could probably create a whole other blog strictly dedicated to all things birthday party and cake batter, but I’ll move on to some side dishes for you. Sometimes finding a good side dish to go with your meal can be difficult. I’m probably super old school in the fact that I think a dinner plate needs to consist of a main dish, a vegetable, and a starch. One of my favorite starches is a potato. They {Read More}
Spring is brunch weather. And brunch it totally awesome. It’s the perfect excuse to sleep in just a little bit longer, and eat breakfast-like foods with loads of friends and family. Plus there’s always a quiche. If you haven’t figured out what to make this Easter Sunday, then you should definitely consider this Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche. Asparagus is in abundance right now, so what better way to eat the beautiful green vegetable, than in a fluffy and delicate {Read More}
I know what you’re thinking, and I used to think the same thing. “Why do I need to make my own refried beans when I can used the perfectly fine canned version?” Um, yeah… it’s incredibly different but in a good and oh so delicious way. If you have a bunch of people coming over for dinner, cracking open several cans of refried beans can add up quick. Buying dried pinto beans will definitely get you more bang for your buck {Read More}
When it comes to preparing Thanksgiving dinner, oven space is on high demand. So why not put your crock pot to work and free up some valuable space in the oven? Whether you’re hosting dinner at your place or bringing a dish to the party, this Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is here to save the day. It’s so simple to make, but tastes like you slaved for hours over it. Everyone will love it! If you’ve ever traveled with {Read More}
So it’s happened to all of us. We walk in the door after spending waaaay too long driving all the kids around to get to all their appointments, only to realize it’s dinner time and we didn’t have anything planned. The kids are screaming that they are about to “die from starvation” and the husband just sits on the couch like nothing is going on. You need a meal and you need it quick. Remember last week when I showed {Read More}
I love to throw parties at my house, but I don’t like to be stuck in the kitchen preparing a meal for everyone else and totally miss out on the fun. That’s why it’s necessary to host a buffet style type of gathering. One of my favorite types of food spread happens to be a Potato Bar. Just think of how easy it is to throw a bunch of potatoes in the oven and then set out all sorts of {Read More}
Spaghetti Squash season is nearly among us. I love spaghetti squash for several reasons. One – it tastes great, and two – it’s a low carb version of pasta. Who wouldn’t love that?! My favorite way to cook a spaghetti squash is to bake it. Let me show you how I do it. To start off, you’ll need a really sharp knife. Cutting this in half can be tricky sometimes. Make sure you have a sturdy cutting board. {sometimes I’ll {Read More}
Did you know today is National Zucchini Day? Seems fitting, seeing as zucchini plants are bursting in bountiful supply. I do not have a zucchini plant. I did a couple years ago. But it died shortly after producing one measly deformed zucchini. None-the-less, I still love zucchini. It’s a great vegetable to throw in my Mother-in-law’s famous Potato Casserole, to give it a little something extra. Normally her recipe calls for Cream of Chicken Soup, but I substituted that for {Read More}
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