Chicken Scampi

The week of using what I have on hand continues, and I have to say, it's AMAZING what you can come up with when you have a bag of onions and bell peppers.  *lol*  And let's just talk about. Is there anything more delicious than sauteed peppers and onions?  No, no there isn't.  That is …

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Baked Spaghetti

So today's recipe kind of has a funny back story. My friends are always sending my funny videos to watch.  The other day my friend Rose sent me a cooking tutorial video on how to make baked spaghetti.  I don't know how to describe it other than to say it kind of made you think of "Co…

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Ravioli w/ Smoked Sausage & Caprese Alfredo

I know I have said this time and time again, but my pantry is my greatest source of inspiration. The other night I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner.  I hadn't really had a chance to make a menu and go to the store, so went to the pantry and fridge to see what I had on hand.  I…

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McCafè Coffee Affogato

This McCafè Coffee Recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #McCafeMyWay #CollectiveBias Life can get so hectic, can't it. There is work, family, errands, housework, and every thing in between.  Sometimes I feel like I am walking arou…

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Mussels w/ Linguine

Some of you may remember the January Va. Beach trip I took for my birthday.  Well, on this trip my friends took me to this great seafood buffet called Captain George's .  I will confess, I was not super excited.  Why?  Because I am not a seafood lover, but I willingly went along and thought &qu…

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Perfect Pasta e Fagioli

Well, it looks like we are about to have another huge winter storm come through the Mid Ohio Valley.  And though I have had my fill of winter already, I have decided to take it all in stride!  So when life gives you the possibility of 10 inches of snow, make Pasta e Fagioli!  Yes, this Italian st…

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Italian Lentil Soup

I AM SO COLD! I don't know how else to put it!  We have had a lot of snow recently.  Not NEARLY as much as some places, but a lot for us.  And this cold.  It is so brutal.  When the weather is like this I will be honest with you, all I want is soup to eat.  However, soup is not always a hearty…

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Stuffed Shells

The weather in our area has been crazy.  One day it will be sub-zero temperatures, with tons of snow and ice, and the next day it will be 60 degrees and sunny.  No wonder half of the Mid-Ohio Valley is down with the flu.  I have been lucky enough to escape the flu bug, but I HAVE been battling a n…

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Homemade Lasagna

I have openly discussed with you that I struggled with cooking in the early years of my marriage.  So when I got to the point where I was feeling confident in the kitchen, I wanted to take on one of my very favorite dishes, Lasagna !  Honestly, what is there NOT to love about lasagna?  It's chee…

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Homemade Gnocchi w/ Peas and Bacon

Growing up, I was the oldest of 4 children, my great-grandmother lived with us, and we ALWAYS had a friend or two hanging about.  It was nothing for my dad to use an entire 5 pound bag of potatoes when making mashed potatoes for dinner.  I think that's why I ALWAYS make too much.  You see, goin…

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