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WHAT YOU NEED: 5 Tbsp. butter (divided) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced (I use the stems also) 1 garlic clove, minced 6 ounces fresh spinach (I remove the stems) 12 ounces pasta (use what you like, but make it short pasta) 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups whole milk 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg … Continue reading Spinach and Mushroom Mac and Cheese

This dish will blow you away! It’s sweet, just a little (or a lot) spicy and you make it in one pan! I love to cook, but I have a small kitchen, and hate to clean up after eating, so a one pan meal that tastes gourmet is something I can get behind! Here’s how … Continue reading Thai Green Curry Shrimp

You’ll probably have everything you need for this no cook, sweet heat BBQ sauce! It’s a little sweet, a little tangy with a hint of spice, and it’s awesome! You may never buy jarred BBQ sauce again! YOU WILL NEED: 1 cups ketchup  1/4 cup apple cider vinegar  1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice  2 tablespoons … Continue reading Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce

I make the cannoli cream, which is really simple, and put it between two vanilla wafers. This recipe is not only delicious, but it makes a lot, and it’s always a hit! AND, it’s a NO BAKE dessert!

This mojo is easy to make, and delicious to taste! Cook it in your slow cooker pork, chicken, or even use it as a mopping sauce for your ribs! Citrusy, garlicky, and just the right amount of heat to make this sauce so exciting! 

Perhaps one of the best things you will ever eat- these chicken kofta meatballs are delicious! Herbaceous, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside and full of flavor!

If you’re looking to make a boozy, chocolatey treat, these Rum Balls are just the thing to fill that craving! They are scrumptious…and boozy! And, the best part- no baking!

These cookies are a flavor explosion! Thin cookies with sweet white chocolate, crunchy pistachios and tangy cranberries are the perfect combo of ingredients for one awesome holiday cookie! But, don’t take my word for it…give them a try! 

I absolutely LOVE these festive cookies! Buttery shortbread, the tang of the raspberry jam and the crunch of the turbinado cookie makes it the perfect holiday treat! Everyone is going to go crazy for these cookies!

This is one of my favorite cheese spreads, ever! Pimento cheese is creamy, tangy and great on anything from sandwiches, to burgers to chips and crackers! 

This dish is an umami bomb for sure! I love this recipe! I use whatever I have in the fridge…. different vegetables, different noodles, but always the same, delicious sauce! You can add shrimp, pork, chicken or no meat at all, so it’s never exactly the same! How fun and yummy!

The last and only person to have this family recipe was my Uncle Richard. He kept it close to him for my whole life until 3 years ago. He finally gave up the goods! It is the BEST recipe for sticky, sweet and delicious sweet potatoes! 

These oatmeal cookies are SO good! They’re soft and chewy, and full oats and other goodies! They’re a hearty, sweet treat! You’re going to love them! 

Make your own simple, but delicious vinaigrette with pure maple syrup for a sweet and tangy dressing. You’ll probably never buy bottled dressing again!

Once make this easy dip, you’ll never buy a pre-packaged one again! Not even the soup packet mixed with sour cream even comes close! This dip is packed with onion flavor! You’re gonna love it! 

Chocolate souffle is one of the most loved and luxurious French desserts. It also sounds more intimidating than it is! You only need 7 basic ingredients for chocolate soufflé and from start to serve takes only about 45 minutes!

First off, no gas! No one wants to eat propane! Charcoal is the way to go! You can’t beat the smoky flavor that a charcoal grill gives your food. There are some very basic, but necessary steps to follow when grilling with charcoal.

Ever wonder what to do with leftover rice? Don’t throw it away…make this! You’ll never get takeout fried rice again! Yes, it’s that good.

If you love chicken, then you’ll LOVE this easy version of Chicken Marsala! YOU WILL NEED THESE INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup flour 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half and pounded thin or 4 chicken cutlets 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. butter 3 cups sliced mushrooms 3⁄4 cup marsala wine 1 cup chicken stock salt & … Continue reading Easy Chicken Marsala

Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant dish consisting of a cooked vegetable salad made from chopped roasted eggplant and other wonderfully seasoned vegetables, vinegar, sugar, olive and capers, a really good olive oil and more.

As an ode to my hubby, I thought I’d pass along my recipe for the perfect brown gravy! He LOVES to eat hot open faced roast beef (or turkey) sandwiches with mashed potatoes or french fries so I’ve taken time to carefully perfect this rich gravy. It’s a staple in my kitchen! And, it’s so easy to make it will soon be a staple in yours!

This recipe is a great weeknight dinner. It’s satisfying, tasty and doesn’t take too long to make. That’s what we all want for a meal in the middle of a busy work week, right?