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my february menu
Here’s what we made during February – some oldies but goodies! browned butter risotto | risotto? good. browned butter? good. browned butter risotto? GREAT! brined pork chops with spaghetti squash | these pork chops were to die for, I loved the sweet/savory flavor that the brine gives. My spaghetti squash technique needs some work though… I [...]
green curry shrimp
This meal was so delicious, I’d put it up against the green curry at my favorite thai place. Considering how easy it was and how healthy, I will certainly be making it again in the near future. More on this later, but I am in the process of attempting to eliminate processed foods from my [...]
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tabasco shrimp & sausage jambalaya
Last year we celebrated Fat Tuesday with our friends CJ & Chauntay. They made this fantastic jambalaya that I had to attempt myself this year. I actually made it last night, so I could share with you today. It is very easy and the flavors are incredible. I made it a little healthier by using brown rice [...]
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brown butter risotto
Browned butter. Enough said. Just kidding… kind of. This is your basic risotto recipe that has been made better by browning the butter. This magical process transforms the butter into an even more flavorful, delicious product. It’s a meal in itself or you can add fresh roasted vegetables, shrimp, lobster, chicken or beef to make it [...]
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super bowl suggestions
In case any of you are like me and start thinking of super bowl food late-ish… here are some last minute suggestions from my pinterest board. I can’t promise you I’m making any of these, however, they all look football-approved and rather delicious. Please let me know if you make any of them and the [...]
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my January menu
Since I wasn’t really great at keeping up with my weekly menu recaps last year, I decided to try something different this year: a monthly recap. You can click most of the pics below to take you to the recipe. And, here is what I made in January… enjoy. Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls | Technically I [...]
Cinco de Mayo Bachelorette Party – Part 2
If you missed Part 1 of the bachelorette party, you can review it here. Friday – Quatro de Mayo – we decided to walk to a brunch place that came highly recommended, Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill. We knew the other girls would be arriving that afternoon, so a low-key morning was perfect. The food [...]
buffalo chicken french bread pizzas
This recipe was inspired by a blog that I love… How Sweet It Is. I swear, every time one of her recipes pops up in my browser, I die. I pin. I make. I love. I share. Sorry, that got weird. If you’re not following her blog, you need to be. I feel like we’re [...]
horseradish roasted potatoes
I borrowed this recipe from my friend, (and fantastic cook) Megan V. She posted the pic and shared the recipe on instagram. Thank goodness for social media, right? I know there are some who judge food pics on instagram, but I would never. I love getting ideas for new recipes and what better way to make you crave a [...]
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red onion salad dressing
My mom is the one to thank for this refreshing salad dressing. She brought me a jar and when it was gone in a week, I asked for the recipe. This recipe is easy to tweak to make it your own. I added garlic, because, why not? And you can adjust the spices to your [...]
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