It’s a strange time in the world and meat counters and grocery stores are bare! My most favorite recipes have been born out of literally using something I have on hand and this is a winner!! Creative cooking is the best! When I compose new recipes I think of adding the elements that will hit all the tastebuds! I always add a little heat/spice, balanced with a touch of sweet, a little briney saltiness, and ALWAYS a bit of acid. Never underestimate the power of a squeeze of lemon juice! Y’all! Talk about simple and so delicious!! I picked up…
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Chicken Parm is one of those comfort food dishes that I thought I would never be able to enjoy again! Y’all!! I was so wrong! This taste so similar that my boys were shocked when I told them it had NO CHEESE!! The best part about the recipe? You don’t need a ton of ingredients. You can dredge in egg, olive or avocado oil and then use almond flour along with Italian spices for the breading. I like to buy the thin sliced boneless/skinless breast, or you can cut and pound them thin. Then serve over pasta, spaghetti squash, or…
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Italian Wonderful Pot! Have you heard about the Wonder Pot? Can you say WONDERFUL? This is a modern version of the one pot meal! Perfect for your next Meatless Monday or any meal that you need to throw together in under 30 mins with minimal ingredients and full of flavor with the addition of baby bella mushrooms adds a meatiness to the dish and even the hard core meat eaters will not miss or even notice that there isn’t any meat!! Here’s a close up look at the ingredients. Grab a box of pasta. Bucatini, Lingunini, or Spaghetti all work…
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Tart, tangy, crisp pickles are my favorite! This is a super easy way to make them at home with no sugar, dyes, or fake stuff! I love nothing more than preserving summer in jars and this is one of my favorite recipes! These make a beautiful addition to your next charcuterie board or make great hostess gifts! Make pickles way ahead! They are best the longer they sit. My Memamama always said they should sit for at least a month or two. I have been hoarding them! I have 2 quart jars hidden, one hasn’t been opened yet and the…
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Let’s talk about roasted grapes? Gamechanger. I mean it’s insane how tasty these little gems are! I was inspired by Danielle Walker’s, Roasted Autumn Harvest Salad from her Celebrations cookbook and you know me, I switched it up based on what I had on hand. Make your dressing ahead and allow flavors to meld. Then roast your fruit and prep your lettuce. I served it on a platter, since it’s so beautiful! I roasted grapes, figs, and pecan halfs in balsamic and olive oil for 15 mins and bought an arugula, romaine, radicchio mix and spread it on a beautiful…