Baked Gnocchi

Baked Gnocchi

Everybody loves a baked pasta but this Baked Gnocchi takes it to a whole new level. Store bought gnocchi, homemade meaty spaghetti sauce and melty mozzarella all combine to create a simple yet delicious dinner. Who is ready for Spring? This girl. We had a little preview on Friday with a high of 64 degrees.

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Red Wine Risotto

Red Wine Risotto

Today I’m bringing my last Valentine’s creation. Red wine risotto is creamy in texture and earthy in flavor with a slight red wine zip in the background. It’s easy to make but you don’t have to let your Valentine know. Impress them with your cooking skills this Valentine’s Day. Today’s recipe doesn’t scream Valentine’s Day

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Sweet and Spicy Carrots

Sweet and Spicy Carrots

Side dishes don’t have to be boring. Add some interest and flavor to dinner with these Sweet and Spicy Carrots. They only take a few minutes to prepare then throw them in the oven and let them bake while you finish the main dish. Simple, easy, quick and healthy. I realized recently that I don’t share many

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Simple Shrimp Stir Fry

This Simple Shrimp Stir Fry is packed with clean, good for you ingredients that are, as the title implies, simple to throw together. This family pleasing dinner will be on the table in 20 minutes or less making those busy weeknights a little less stressful. Happy hump day and February friends! I hope it’s been a

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Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes

Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes are a chocolate lovers dream. Chocolate cake mix, store-bought truffles and a super simple chocolate buttercream make these cupcakes a quick treat to pull together that will surely impress. Easy to make, delicious to eat and so customizable. Are you ready for the chocolate overload coming your way from all your favorite food

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie

If you are looking for a healthy treat for Valentine’s Day that is still fun and festive, I’ve got you. This Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie is sweetened with honey and dark cherries and is packed full of good for you ingredients. Start Valentine’s day off right before the candy coma. Is it too soon for

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Gouda Burgers with Bacon Onion Jam

Today’s burgers may just blow your mind. Homemade burger patties, smoky gouda cheese and that amazing bacon onion jam from last week all combine on a toasted English muffin to create a unique and incredibly delicious burger.   Let me tell you a little story. A love story perhaps. Back in the summer of 2012

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Honey Sesame Baked Cauliflower

Be gone boring, flavorless vegetables. This Honey Sesame Baked Cauliflower is the new favorite in town. Cauliflower tossed in soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and more then roasted in the oven to golden brown perfection. It will be your new go to side dish. I’ve gotten myself into a major side dish rut. We always

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Thai Chicken Fingers

Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun, flavorful party appetizer these Thai Chicken Fingers are just the ticket. They are coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, coconut flakes and sesame seeds fried to perfection and dunked in a rich, sweet and spicy peanut sauce for the ultimate chicken finger

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