Sometimes you need a quick and easy dinner, with little to no effort. This is that meal. You literally open some cans, some bags, chop stuff up then throw it on top of chips and pop it in the oven. Seriously. It is that easy. Things come together quickly because all the ingredients are probably…
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Sweet Corn Ravioli with Browned Butter Whipped Ricotta
I posted last week about the whipped ricotta ravioli dish I made with my Browned Butter Whipped Ricotta and I am now delivering on the promise to bring it to you! This is a simple, flavorful and balanced meal that will go well with almost any protein. Steak, chicken, pork, fish, shellfish – its super…
Cheesecake
With Easter last weekend, and needing a dessert to serve 13 people, I decided on a cheesecake. Usually they are a pain in the neck, but since Easter dinner practically cooks itself (hello ham), I figured I’d make at least a little effort in the dessert section of the meal. Also, I’m not a baker…
Restaurant Style Burgers
These burgers are SO good and SO easy to make. The secret to a thick, tender, almost fluffy burger? Don’t over work the meat. Mix together the ingredients then loosely pack them, and sear them on a cast iron skillet. They come together in minutes and taste SOOOO good. It’s the perfect weeknight meal when…
Classic Deli Hoagie
Ever wanted a really great sandwich but didn’t want to A. leave the house or B. spend $13 on some slices of bread with a few measly cold cuts and limp lettuce? And probably not even get some chips? This ticks all the boxes of a great deli sub without the price, waiting in line…
Steak Salad
This is a super easy and delicious salad to make for a filling lunch or casual dinner. We had some leftover steaks from the other night, and figured we’d try to add a little pizzazz to our plain ol’ Caesar-ish salad. I say -ish because we didn’t have a traditional Caesar dressing but we did…
Roasted Pumpkin, Sausage and Kale Risotto
This recipe is definitely in the top ten meals I have ever made. Seriously. It is SO delicious. All of these flavors come together to create a hearty and comforting dish that is sure to wow even the pickiest of eaters, and snobbiest of guests. Not that I ever have any of those dining at…
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Caramelized onions, apples and cheddar cheese unite to create a delicious and homey filling for a lean, and tender cut of pork. This is one of those recipes that looks like it takes a seasoned kitchen chef, but is really super simple and easy. The hardest part is tying the string! Recipe Start by carmelizing…
Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes
Sometimes you want carbs, carbs, carbs but not all the calories and fat that goes with them. This recipe is perfect for those days. It’s loaded with noodles, cheese and creamy sauce, but it’s not going to set your arteries up for a stent procedure. The sausage adds a nice herby kick; while fresh tomatoes…
Grandma’s Sugar Cookies
My grandmama, god rest her soul, was not a cook. She had five kiddos and just didn’t have time. However, every Christmas she made sugar cookies. Mom says they used to have garbage cans full of them because they made so much. Her recipe is one of the only things I have with Grandma’s handwriting…
Faux Gourmand 