Lamb and Potato Shepherd’s Pie

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Comfort food at its best! Ground lamb simmered in a rich gravy and then topped with buttery mashed potatoes and baked in the oven. This post is sponsored by Canon USA This recipe brings a lot of memories back for me. I remember when my mom would make shepherd’s pie on...

easy Chocolate pumpkin bread

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This yummy pumpkin bread is half chocolate and half classic pumpkin flavor! It's easy to make, stays moist and tastes great with extra pumpkin butter spread on each slice. It's the beginning of fall at last and hopefully everyone is ready to swap out the flip flops...

Veggie Kebabs with Maple Rosemary Glaze

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This post is sponsored by Maple From Canada It’s not too late to still grill up these amazing veggie kebabs brushed with a sweet and savory maple syrup and rosemary glaze! Although we’re in September, there’s still many places enjoying sunshine which means you can...

Chorizo Breakfast Casserole recipe

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This easy breakfast casserole recipe is loaded with chorizo, black beans and chunks of French bread. It's perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch! All-in-one casserole recipes are always a good way to feed the family or even if there might be a few extra mouths to...

bourbon pecan pie

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This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs Fall wouldn’t be the same without sweet and sticky Bourbon pecan pie, and this one even has a splash of Bourbon in it! Pecan pie is definitely a staple when fall finally arrives. We hear so much about pumpkin but...

Salisbury steak recipe

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The classics are always the best and this Salisbury steak recipe has been around forever! Juicy beef patties covered in rich gravy and served with mashed potatoes. What could be better? I often wondered about how Salisbury steak ever came to be. After all it's not...

The Best Recipe For How To Make Gravy

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You'll never run out of gravy again with this easy to make homemade gravy with fresh thyme! Serve over chicken, pork or beef for a complete dinner. Whenever I'm making a comfort food style recipe, like meatloaf, chicken or steak with mashed potatoes I always seem to...

creamy garlic chicken pasta

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Sliced chicken breast with penne pasta in a creamy garlic white sauce. Perfect for those busy weeknights or family weekends. If I'm ever stuck for ideas about what to make for dinner, I can always rely on pasta. It's simple to cook and usually anything you add to it...

instant pot risotto carbonara

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This creamy and delicious carbonara style Instant Pot risotto is packed with flavor and takes only minutes to cook! I was using my Instant Pot on a regular basis for a while, but I haven't had a chance lately. I think I use my grill more in these summer months because...

crustless chicken pot pie bowls

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Easy low carb chicken pot pie bowls! Filled with all your favorite flavors and ingredients but without the crust. Chicken pot pie is one of those classic family friendly recipes that's been around for a long time and screams comfort food. Not to mention, it's easy to...

Easy Breakfast shakshuka recipe

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This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs If you’ve never tried Shakshuka, then this is the time to begin! Delicious tomatoes, onion and spices with fresh organic eggs dropped into the pan for the perfect family style breakfast. I had heard about the...

peach and feta panzanella salad recipe

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This fresh tasting panzanella salad recipe is filled with fresh ripe peach slices and cubes of feta cheese. A perfect summer salad that will go down well with everyone! Fresh fruit is always fun to add to a salad, especially a summer salad. Strawberries, mango, melon...

Balsamic Chicken Salad (with Canon PIXMA TR4520 Printer)

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This post is sponsored by Canon USA.  This delicious balsamic chicken salad is perfect for a summer’s day picnic or day at the beach! It’s packed with mixed greens, fresh peaches and tossed in a balsamic dressing. Summer is all about eating light for me and as...

Barbecue Chicken Chopped Salad

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This chopped salad is packed with juicy grilled chicken, beans, tomatoes, corn and drizzled with ranch and barbecue sauce! To me a chopped salad has to be full of flavor and texture, like this Steak Cobb Salad! The tastiest chopped salads sometimes look like a...

grilled pork tenderloin skewers

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This post is sponsored by The National Pork Board Delicious and easy to make skewers with grilled pork tenderloin, and a soy sauce, andgarlic dipping sauce. Cook up a huge plate of these for an easy summer appetizer! Summer is definitely still with us and, that means...

Soft baked Olive bread rolls with flaky sea salt

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These bread rolls are soft baked and are made with a generous helping of olive tapenade mixed in to the dough. Spread some butter on these or just dip into some good olive oil for the ultimate pre dinner snack! I was so happy with how these bread rolls turned out and...

how to make Homemade enchilada sauce

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Making your own homemade enchilada sauce is so simple and tastes much better and fresher than sauce from a can! With minimal ingredients that you probably have already, this sauce makes the best enchiladas. Enchiladas are something that can be eaten in my house often...

easy focaccia bread with pesto and parmesan

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This homemade focaccia bread is made with pesto and Parmesan cheese and covered in flaky sea salt! This is perfect for dipping in some extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar or making some fantastic sandwiches! I love bread, there's no way I can deny it, and I...

Roasted Fingerling potatoes with chipotle crema

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Tasty roasted fingerling potatoes with Mexican spices and a sweet and smoky chipotle crema. The smell when these are roasting in the oven will drive you crazy but wait until you dip them in the spicy crema! Have you ever made a recipe only to have the side dish you...

Easy summer berry cherry cobbler

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Cobblers are one of the easiest no-fuss desserts to put together and they taste so good! Serve this cherry cobbler warm with huge dollops of vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer dessert. Sometimes berries are like the bananas of the banana bread world. When they...

The best tequila lime chicken marinade

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This should be your go-to marinade for all things chicken! The flavor is fantastic and works for any grilled chicken recipe! A good marinade recipe is always a handy thing to have in your back pocket. You can use it for all sorts of meals like tacos, enchiladas,...

grilled pineapple kebabs with rum glazed shrimp

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These juicy shrimp are grilled with chunks of pineapple and a brushed with a sweet dark rum glaze. Grilled pineapple goes great with shrimp and these kebabs make the perfect weekend bbq dinner! The hot weather continues to shine down here in California with no plans...

the best buttermilk biscuits

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These buttermilk biscuits are soft and light with layer upon layer of buttery goodness! Serve them warm with butter and honey for the best side to any dinner! Whenever I have barbecue, I'm always happy when I see buttermilk biscuits on the side! There's something...

roasted cod with miso glaze

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Tender flaky roasted cod with a sweet miso glaze. You can make this in less than thirty minutes and the family will thank you, guaranteed! Cod is such a great fish to buy for an easy dinner. It's not that expensive, it's easy to cook and tastes buttery and delicious!...

skillet Monte Cristo sandwich

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This is no ordinary ham and cheese sandwich. The classic Monte Cristo Sandwich is heavy on the ham and melted Gruyère cheese, dipped in a creamy egg batter and fried in a skillet!  I’m a huge sandwich fan and that’s usually what I end up having for lunch most days. My...

How to make chimichurri sauce

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This amazing chimichurri green sauce will kick up your steaks and chicken recipes like no other store bought sauce! It's packed with fresh parsley, cilantro and garlic. A good steak doesn't need much to go with it. Sometimes a classic peppercorn sauce or bernaise...

Grilled Scallop Kebabs with Zucchini and Red Onion

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This post is sponsored by ALDI USA These amazing grilled scallops are combined with fresh zucchini and chunks of red onion and are perfect for a sunny Father’s Day weekend! Serve them with a tasty side salad and a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc! Father’s Day is...

salmon pasta in a Parmesan cream sauce

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This recipe is so simple but you'll think it was made in your favorite Italian restaurant! Salmon pasta with cherry tomatoes, fresh dill and a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce. I have lots of salmon recipes available on the blog but this might be one of my favorites. Any...

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

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Deliciously sweet and tangy, this homemade peach barbecue sauce is fantastic on any grilled meat! Make a batch this summer and fire up that barbecue! With so many barbecue sauces to choose from, it's no wonder why you might think I'm crazy making my own. But until you...

Easy Mini Hot Dog Bites

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These mini hot dog bites are wrapped in puff pastry and topped with everything bagel seed. Make these for a crowd ad watch them fly! Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Whoever came up with the idea of wrapping hot dogs in pastry is a genius. Why does something...