My simple spicy shrimp are so easy to whip up you can have a quick and light dinner or appetizer ready in well under 15 minutes. In fact, they take just 6 minutes of actual cooking 😉 Friends popping over? In laws coming for a visit? Just want some delicious shrimp for lunch or dinner? […]
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Smooth, velvety clouds of mashed potatoes are what dreams are made of. But did you know that you could get delicious, creamy mashed potatoes without adding any cream?! Yes, it’s true, read on to see how I make my deliciously dairy free mashed potatoes in the crock pot for an easy side dish to any […]
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Expertly seasoned lamb and vegetables, topped with rich, velvety mashed potatoes then baked to perfection – that sure sounds like comfort food to me. Sometimes, in the winter especially, I just want a really rich and delicious home cooked meal. So many heartwarming dishes come to mind, but one in particular that I always make when […]
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Beer, cheese and fried onions? Sounds like a trifecta of football food to me! If you like bold, in your face flavors like sharp cheddar, tangy Dijon, and bitter hoppy beer, then this ooey, goey dip is for you. As I touched on in my NYE post, my husband has been nudging me to get […]
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I am Italian – like 90% Italian. The remaining 10% is not even close to being Polish. However, back in Michigan where I grew up, there was an amazing Polish restaurant called Two Sisters, and it was run by (you guessed it) two Polish sisters. They made so many wonderful things, but one of my […]
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Like any good little Italian boy, my son requested spaghetti and meatballs for dinner last weekend. Considering I usually jump for joy when my little guy requests anything with protein in it, (he is usually not a big meat eater, so when he asks for it I always happily oblige) I opened the fridge and […]
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As we leap into the new year I know that many of my family and friends are ready to kick start some new healthful habits. Why not try adding in a few “green” smoothies to your week to ramp up your fruit and veggie intake? Check out my bright, tart, but still sweet and addicting […]
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Welcome to 2017! I hope you rang in the New Year surrounded by family, friends, love and laughter. I wanted to do something fun for the kids so I made two large sequin balloons to pop. It was super simple and lots of fun for the kids and adults alike. Here is how I made […]
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The holiday season is in full swing and we are busy, busy, busy. Parties, presents, shopping, travel, play dates, you name it and we are trying to squeeze it all in before we bid farewell to 2016 and ring in the New Year! I have been cooking and crafting and baking and blogging. Alright so […]
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Chicken legs make for easy weeknight meals. They are inexpensive, packed with protein and might even make you and your kids giggle because you look like cavemen when you eat them! My Apricot Balsamic Chicken Legs are sweet and saucy with a little zing from the balsamic vinegar. Not only is my recipe reasonable on the […]
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