My husband has a problem; a Dairy Queen Blizzard addiction problem. There's a DQ near our home, along his commute route, and the amount of money we've given them since we moved here is astronomical. So I challenged myself to learn to make Blizzards at home. Come to find out, if you have a stand … Continue reading Homemade Dairy Queen Blizzards
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Roasted Carrots with Brown Butter and Dill
The only thing better than low maintenance side dishes are low maintenance side dishes that taste fantastic! These carrots roast - hands off - in the oven while butter slowly browns on the stove. To finish, simply toss the carrots in the butter, and BOOM! A delicious veggie that will compliment many of your favorite … Continue reading Roasted Carrots with Brown Butter and Dill
Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
These wings, you guys. They're as good as they look! And as a bonus: they're baked, not fried. Crispy, salty, and healthy. It's the best of both worlds; try them today! Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings(Original recipe: JoyfulHealthyEats) 2 lbs chicken wings and drumettes5 TBSP olive oil, divided1 tsp sea salt1 tsp black pepper3 TBSP … Continue reading Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Are you looking for a nutritious casserole recipe that doesn't call for canned soup or bouillon cubes as a base? Never fear! One option is to make your own cream-of soups, but not everyone has the time to make an additional recipe. The other option is much faster: make your own mother sauce. Okay, fancy … Continue reading Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Italian Seafood Soup
I'm always eager to find new ways to get more fish into our meal plan. Insert this Italian Seafood Soup! Not only is this soup loaded with veggies, it's intensely flavorful! TIP: We originally made this recipe with fresh cod, but I also make it regularly with fresh salmon, as well. It would work with … Continue reading Italian Seafood Soup
Chicken, Zucchini, and Fusilli in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
This recipe was inspired by a dish I had at an unassuming trattoria in Sydney, Australia, over a decade ago. It was a simple chicken and pasta dish tossed in a sauce that tastes similar to Vodka sauce but contains no actual vodka. It was so delicious, I knew I had to figure out how … Continue reading Chicken, Zucchini, and Fusilli in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
My New Favorite Chocolate Cake
April's recipient of the Birthday Celebration Dessert requested a really good chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. I've had some decent chocolate cakes, but I wanted to find an exceptional chocolate cake. Something that would become my new go-to chocolate sponge recipe. Bonus would be a new go-to chocolate frosting recipe. I did a lot of … Continue reading My New Favorite Chocolate Cake
Shepherd’s Pie
One day, in the middle of the heat of summer, my husband turned to me and uncharacteristically asked for Shepherd's Pie for dinner. I had never made it before - never even attempted it - and yet, the request had been made. So despite the heat, I turned on the oven and whipped this up … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
Chicken Broccolini Alfredo
I have a thing for Alfredo sauce. A deep appreciation, if you will. I personally don't think there is any better way to eat pasta, chicken, and broccolini than enrobed in creamy cheese. This dish combines protein, carbs, and veggies in one delicious well-balanced bowl that you'll want to make again and again! NOTE: I … Continue reading Chicken Broccolini Alfredo
Charcuterie Bento Box Lunch
Taking homemade lunches on the go with you can be a great way to save money and calories, but if you're like me, you get tired of sandwiches pretty quickly. Time to think outside of the box, or perhaps this time, inside...the bento box! One day, I had a thought: why couldn't a charcuterie board … Continue reading Charcuterie Bento Box Lunch
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