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SALISBURY STEAK WITH ONION GRAVY This classic American salisbury steak from scratch is seared and simmered in a rich brown luscious onion gravy. Mouth watering, tender, salisbury steak is so delicious and easy to make. Salisbury steak with gravy will become you favorite weeknight ultimate comfort food!  Salisbury steak isn’t a steak it’s basically a fancy hamburger traditionally served with mashed potatoes. When I was a kid. I didn’t think salisbury steak was fancy at all. I cringed at my plate of ugly dark brown food. INGREDIENTS: For the salisbury steak: 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder 3 onions (1 onion diced the other two sliced thin) 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce salt for taste (I used 1 1/4 tsp) pepper for taste (I used 1 tsp) Pinch of celery salt small handful of chopped parsley Beef gravy  2 cups beef broth (I use Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base) 3 tbs flour 1 tsp heavy whipping cream (optional) 1/4 cup unsalted butter Sa...

EASY RED ENCHILADAS Easy red enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef and a blend of cheddar and monterey jack cheese. These flavorful enchiladas are always a hit! Fill with the seasoned beef and a sprinkle of cheese. I prefer to use a blend of freshly grated cheddar and monterey jack. It’s the best! Roll them gently and place them into the prepared baking dish. Pour any of the remaining sauce over top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. We love these with a dollop of sour cream and scoop of guacamole. I like to serve them with a side of black beansand rice. These easy red enchiladas are a family favorite. The kids love them and so do we! Easy red enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef and a blend of cheddar and monterey jack cheese. These flavorful enchiladas are always a hit! INGREDIENTS: 2 tssp. olive oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cumin 2 (10 oz.) cans red enchilada sauce*, divided 8 corn to...

Healthy 20 Minute Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies Sausage, sweet potato, broccoli, and bell peppers seasoned with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and roasted to perfection. This quick 20-minute meal is a low-carb, healthy and packed full of flavor dinner option that is also great for meal-prep too! Sheet pan dishes have become my favorite and most exclusive way to cook most meat and veggies. They’re quick, easy, healthy and best of all, they’re effortless. Just one pan and no dishes to clean? I’m in! In the past few years, I’ve shared many easy sheet pan recipes and this one is another favorite of mine. It’s very similar to the popular 15-minute chicken and veggies dish but instead of chicken, we’re switching things up a bit and opting in for sausage. Ingredients 12-16 ounces Smoked Turkey or Chicken Sausage (about 3 cups) 2 cups sweet potato, diced into ½'' cubes 2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (any colors you like) 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons ol...

SALISBURY STEAK WITH ONION GRAVY This classic American salisbury steak from scratch is seared and simmered in a rich brown luscious onion gravy. Mouth watering, tender, salisbury steak is so delicious and easy to make. Salisbury steak with gravy will become you favorite weeknight ultimate comfort food!  Salisbury steak isn’t a steak it’s basically a fancy hamburger traditionally served with mashed potatoes. When I was a kid. I didn’t think salisbury steak was fancy at all. I cringed at my plate of ugly dark brown food. INGREDIENTS: For the salisbury steak: 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder 3 onions (1 onion diced the other two sliced thin) 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce salt for taste (I used 1 1/4 tsp) pepper for taste (I used 1 tsp) Pinch of celery salt small handful of chopped parsley Beef gravy  2 cups beef broth (I use Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base) 3 tbs flour 1 tsp heavy whipping cream (optional) 1/4 cup unsalted butter Salt ...

PESTO PASTA WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS A quick and easy dish for those busy weeknights, and it is chockfull of veggies! Like for this pasta dish here, I tossed the pesto in some simple ingredients like sun dried tomatoes, roasted asparagus and mozzarella cubes, finishing it off with a fried egg, and it was seriously one of the best weeknight meals ever! It’s so simple and easy to whip up, and my most favorite thing about it is that some of the pesto gets stuck in the crevices of the shell pasta. AH-MAZING, right? Plus, this tastes just as good, if not better, as work leftovers since the mozzarella cubes gets all melted/ooey-gooey in between the pasta. INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces medium shell pasta 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup basil pesto 1/3 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained 1/3 cup diced mozzarella cubes Fried egg, for serving DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degree...

Healthy 20 Minute Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies Sausage, sweet potato, broccoli, and bell peppers seasoned with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and roasted to perfection. This quick 20-minute meal is a low-carb, healthy and packed full of flavor dinner option that is also great for meal-prep too! Sheet pan dishes have become my favorite and most exclusive way to cook most meat and veggies. They’re quick, easy, healthy and best of all, they’re effortless. Just one pan and no dishes to clean? I’m in! In the past few years, I’ve shared many easy sheet pan recipes and this one is another favorite of mine. It’s very similar to the popular 15-minute chicken and veggies dish but instead of chicken, we’re switching things up a bit and opting in for sausage. Ingredients 12-16 ounces Smoked Turkey or Chicken Sausage (about 3 cups) 2 cups sweet potato, diced into ½'' cubes 2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (any colors you like) 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons...

EASY RED ENCHILADAS Easy red enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef and a blend of cheddar and monterey jack cheese. These flavorful enchiladas are always a hit! Fill with the seasoned beef and a sprinkle of cheese. I prefer to use a blend of freshly grated cheddar and monterey jack. It’s the best! Roll them gently and place them into the prepared baking dish. Pour any of the remaining sauce over top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. We love these with a dollop of sour cream and scoop of guacamole. I like to serve them with a side of black beansand rice. These easy red enchiladas are a family favorite. The kids love them and so do we! Easy red enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef and a blend of cheddar and monterey jack cheese. These flavorful enchiladas are always a hit! INGREDIENTS: 2 tssp. olive oil 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cumin 2 (10 oz.) cans red enchilada sauce*, divided 8 corn torti...

PESTO PASTA WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS A quick and easy dish for those busy weeknights, and it is chockfull of veggies! Like for this pasta dish here, I tossed the pesto in some simple ingredients like sun dried tomatoes, roasted asparagus and mozzarella cubes, finishing it off with a fried egg, and it was seriously one of the best weeknight meals ever! It’s so simple and easy to whip up, and my most favorite thing about it is that some of the pesto gets stuck in the crevices of the shell pasta. AH-MAZING, right? Plus, this tastes just as good, if not better, as work leftovers since the mozzarella cubes gets all melted/ooey-gooey in between the pasta. INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces medium shell pasta 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup basil pesto 1/3 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained 1/3 cup diced mozzarella cubes Fried egg, for serving DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F....

PESTO PASTA WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS A quick and easy dish for those busy weeknights, and it is chockfull of veggies! Like for this pasta dish here, I tossed the pesto in some simple ingredients like sun dried tomatoes, roasted asparagus and mozzarella cubes, finishing it off with a fried egg, and it was seriously one of the best weeknight meals ever! It’s so simple and easy to whip up, and my most favorite thing about it is that some of the pesto gets stuck in the crevices of the shell pasta. AH-MAZING, right? Plus, this tastes just as good, if not better, as work leftovers since the mozzarella cubes gets all melted/ooey-gooey in between the pasta. INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces medium shell pasta 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup basil pesto 1/3 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained 1/3 cup diced mozzarella cubes Fried egg, for serving DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F....

MISSISSIPPI MUD BROWNIES My favorite one-bowl brownie recipe topped with warm gooey marshmallows and chocolate frosting.  First, I just love brownies. I have tons of different brownie recipes on my site too. I’m thinking of sharing my favorite “brownie in a mug” recipe soon. Anyone interested? It’s our go-to treat when my husband and I want something sweet, fast, that doesn’t make a mess. Brownies are the best. Top them with marshmallows and the best creamy homemade chocolate frosting and I’m pretty much in heaven. Second, my Mississippi Mud Cake recipe totally went viral on facebook–it’s had over 9 MILLION views. Say whhhaa?! Obviously you all love the chocolate/marshmallow combo as much as I do, so it’s high time I shared these insanely delicious Mississippi Mud Brownies! These little beauties are really simple. They start with a super easy, one-bowl brownie recipe. That’s right–mix all the ingredients in just one bowl. My favorite one-bowl brownie recipe topped with warm gooey m...

Brownie Batter Dip! One of my all time most favorite dips! BROWNIE BATTER Dip??!! YES, you heard that right and its just as good as it sounds! It is Egg-Free, creamy heaven! Its wonderful to dip a variety of things in it, pretzels, nilla wafers, graham crackers, even fruit!  Ingredients 1 package, 8 oz, cream cheese, softened 1 8 oz tube of cool whip 1 box of ghiradelli brownie mix, about 18 oz 2 tbsp whole milk 1 C mini chocolate chips, divided 1 disposable piping bag Instructions Using a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the cool whip until smooth Add in the brownie mix and milk. Mix until smooth and fold in 1/2 C chocolate chips Scoop the brownie batter into the disposable piping bag Cut the tip off and pipe it into a serving dish Serve immediately or wrap the bowl in saran wrap and store in the fridge up to one day ahead. Enjoy! Recipe Source: myincrediblerecipes.com

GARLIC CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH PASTA Garlic Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pasta – easy, comfort food dinner recipe. Chicken cooked in olive oil, with garlic, paprika, chili powder, and Italian seasoning, then combined with bacon, Ranch dressing and pasta makes a winning combination! I added about 1 cup of Ranch dressing, just because I like my pasta very creamy, but 1/2 cup of dressing could be enough, too, if you don’t like overly creamy dishes. Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta (use gluten free pasta for gf version) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb chicken breasts or chicken tenders, chopped into smaller pieces 1/2 teaspoon Paprika 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 4 cloves minced garlic 6 strips of bacon, cooked, chopped 1 cup or 1/2 cup Ranch dressing (gluten free) 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped, to taste Instructions Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package instructions, drain. In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium heat. Add sliced chick...

One-Pan Paleo Chicken Apple Sausage & Sweet Potato Skillet A few years ago I made a delicious one-pan dinner with some chicken apple sausage, potatoes, and apples. It’s such a great meal and is full of some great Fall flavors. This time though, I decided to do a paleo version. Instead of regular white potatoes, I used sweet potatoes and the results were fabulous! This one-pan paleo dish is full of great flavors from the apple and sweet potatoes, making for quick tasty meal! Ingredients 4-6 Chicken Apple Sausage links, sliced 2 medium apples, cored & diced 3-4 sweet potatoes, diced ¼ C water Instructions Heat large pan on stove or electric skillet on medium high heat. Cut sausage into slices. Add to the skillet. While sausage cooks, dice apples into small chunks (I left the skin on) and cut the sweet potatoes. Add to skillet. Gently stir to combine, add water, and cover. Let all ingredients cook together until potatoes and apples are just fork tender. Serve warm & enjoy! Rec...

HONEY MUSTARD BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES, APPLES AND PECANS This Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout Salad with Cranberries, Apples and Pecans is a healthful and vibrant salad for this time of year! But the best part is the incredible homemade dressing made with honey, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar! It’s served with Parmesan cheese. Honey Dijon Dressing, made with apple cider vinegar makes this Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout salad just that much better. An amazingly delicious dressing! You will love the crispiness of the Brussels sprouts, the sweetness of fresh apples, the tart taste of dried cranberries and the crunchiness of pecans. So delicious with slightly sweet dressing made with Dijon mustard, honey and apple cider vinegar. Ingredients 1 lb. Brussels Sprouts 1/2 cup cranberries, dried chopped 1/2 cup pecans broken into pieces 1 apple, such as Fuji cored and thinly sliced 1/3 red onion thinly sliced 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese Honey Mustard Dressing 2 tbsp Dijon mustard ...

Healthy Cookie Dough Dip Especially with the summer weather approaching, this cookie dough dip is a great way to get your chocolate chip cookie fix without turning on the oven. I refuse to believe one must give up delicious food in order to be healthy… Healthy food can taste incredible when it’s prepared the right way. I refuse to believe one must give up delicious food in order to be healthy… Healthy food can taste incredible when it’s prepared the right way. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining) 1/8 tsp plus 1/16 tsp salt just over 1/8 tsp baking soda 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup nut butter of choice (If you use peanut butter, it will have a slight pb cookie dough taste, so if you don't want this, try the Deep Dish Cookie Pie, unbaked. instead) up to 1/4 cup milk of choice, only if needed Sweetener of choice (see note below, for amount) 1/3 cup chocolate chips 2-3 tbsp oats or flaxmeal Instructions Add al...

Ham and Cheese Quiche (gluten free or regular) This gluten free Ham and Cheese Quiche is perfect for brunch but is hearty enough for dinner. Full of ham, bacon and cheese, it’s a protein packed meal full of smoky flavor – a sure crowd pleaser. This easy ham and cheese quiche recipe is a spin on our family’s bacon and swiss quiche. Although that one is still my favorite, it’s always nice to switch it up every once in a while so you don’t get bored. Ingredients 1 9-inch gluten free pie crust, par baked* 1 C Cure 81 ham, diced 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 1/2 C cheddar cheese, shredded 1 Tbsp gluten free all purpose flour (or regular) 3 eggs 1 1/2 C milk 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the diced ham and bacon to the par-baked pie crust, spreading evenly across the bottom. In a small bowl, toss together the cheese and flour so the cheese is coated and sprinkle over the meat in the pie crust. In a large measuring cup, whisk together the...

CREAMY CAJUN LINGUINE : A SMALL BATCH RECIPE FOR TWO. I crave creamy pastas. Do you ever have similar experiences? I can literally be sitting at my desk during the day, dreaming of dinner, and oftentimes my dreams tend to lean towards spicy, creamy pastas. Like this creamy cajun linguine. Creamy cajun linguine is such a keeper in our household. Top it with some finely chopped chives for a little kick; you won’t regret it. Creating a simple cream sauce with garlic and spice, then coating noodles in said cream sauce is definitely one of our more favorable options. I always enjoy looking forward to dinner, and this recipe is one that consistently does that for me. It doesn’t get old! Ingredients 4 oz. linguine, cooked in boiling salt water 2 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. shallot, minced 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasonings 1/4 cup white wine 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh squeezed 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup half and half 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan freshly cracked black pepper and salt,...

ROOT BEER FLOAT CUPCAKES RECIPE Growing up we loved drinking them on porch after dinner. It’s amazing how two simple ingredients root beer and ice cream combine to make something extraordinary. I think that holds true with these cupcakes as well. Growing up we loved drinking them on porch after dinner. It’s amazing how two simple ingredients root beer and ice cream combine to make something extraordinary. I think that holds true with these cupcakes as well. Ingredients 1 box Chocolate cake mix 3 Large eggs ¼ C Water ½ C Milk ½ C Vegetable oil ½ C Sour cream 1 tsp Vanilla extract 3 tsp Root Beer Extract Icing Ingredients: ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined. Line a muffin tin with cupcake papers. Fill each around ⅔ full. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cupcakes are done when a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 3-...

3-Ingredient Cheese Dip This 3-Ingredient Cheese Dip (aka Queso or Nacho Cheese Dip) is the easiest recipe for a cheese dip! Plus it’s made with real ingredients! No artificial cheese here. The three ingredients I used to make this simple cheese dip are plenty of real cheddar cheese, half and half for richness and corn starch to thicken it. Can’t beat that, 3 ingredients that you likely already have on hand! The dip will be a little runny at first, but will nicely thicken as it cools. To reheat, simply whisk in a little milk over a stove top. With that said, this dip is best enjoyed right after making. You can always scale down the ingredients for a smaller party or make a double batch for a bigger game day get-together. Enjoy! A super easy, totally delicious cheddar cheese dip made with real ingredients! It has such a rich and cheesy flavor that will leave people craving more. Perfect for parties or game day. Ingredients 1 cup half and half 1 Tbsp Argo Corn Starch 8 oz. medium cheddar...

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH CHILI CRISP This garlic shrimp recipe is nothing like you’ve ever tasted before! We’ve the taken the classic recipe and turned it upside down to bring you garlic shrimps that are smoky, salty, nutty and with just enough heat to make you reach for a spoonful of rice. It’s insanely delicious! Chili crisp is so good that Ben and I managed to go through an entire jar in less than a week. We put it on white rice, made a vegetable stir fry, used it in a mushroom mapo tofu recipe and threw a spoonful of it into this amazing garlic shrimp dish. This stuff is mind blowing delicious! Ingredients 1 pound large shrimps peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 5 cloves garlic chopped 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and finely chopped 1 large shallot finely chopped 6 stalks scallions roughly chopped For the sauce 1 tablespoon chili crisp 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce Instructions Put shrimps in...

GARLIC BACON CHEESE DIP I mean does this dip not look insanely fall of the chair delicious? What’s not to love? Cream cheese, sour cream, GARLIC, BACON, Mozz and Parm cheese, a little green onion and a few seasonings. It’s the garlic and the bacon though…that make this…insanely…amazingly…good. You can never have too much garlic, bacon and cheese. Am I right or am I right? FOOD! What better way to cheer on your favorite Super Bowl team than with a big dish of hot garlicky, bacony cheesy dip served with some chips. Not just any chips…Food Should Taste Good Blue Corn Tortilla Chips. I love the color, what can I say? And they’re just good and crunchy. We have a thing for tortilla chips around our house…they have to be super crunchy and slightly different. Food Should Taste Good Chips are totally that…crunchy and slightly different than a typical tortilla. They come in different flavors like, well, blue corn, and multigrain (love these with hummus!) and sweet potato! They’re also ALL NATURA...

PEACH CRUMB MUFFINS Colt came home with the most amazing peaches the other day. They were so juicy they were running down my arm as I peeled them. Perfect for making Peach Crumb Muffins. Tara from from Noshing With The Nolands had sent a message awhile back after she had a reader who had made my Banana Crumb Muffins I had shared on her site a few years back, and loved them so much she asked for a Peach Crumb Muffin recipe.  It's my all time favorite peach muffin recipe. A soft tender cake like muffin with a coffee cake like crumb. They are a favorite way to start the day with my morning cup of coffee or tea. Between the perfectly ripe peaches on the counter, and Tara's request I knew I had to share the recipe.  Here's how I made them: For the crumb topping add to mixer: 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt Mix until well combined. Add 1/4 cup Butter cut into half tablespoons. Mix until well combined, and crumbly.  The butter will no longer ...