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I grew up on boxed mac and cheese. It was a childhood staple and if we are still being honest, I will still grab a box at the store for nostalgia purposes. My daughter is following in her mama’s footsteps and still appreciates a bowl of mac and cheese. Lately, I have been making this […]
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I love chicken parmesan. Crispy Chicken, melty mozzarella, and rich red sauce. Only thing that could improve this meal would be a basket of unlimited breadsticks… We were able to make this meal in under 45 minutes with the use of our Air fryer. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, this meal is easily […]
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Lately, I have been seeking healthier alternatives to some of our dinner staples. Joy has chicken tenders at least once a week. They are easy and a guarantee she will get some sort of protein in her diet. I have found some clean alternatives at the grocery store that I keep on hand but I […]
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I posted a tea cake recipe a couple years ago but felt it needed an update! Many recipes you will find use self rising flour. I personally don’t use a ton of specialty flours so I like that this one uses good ol’ all purpose flour. This recipe is incredibly simple. I almost always have […]
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My slow cooker beef barbacoa recipe is something I am very proud to share. I have made this recipe 10+ times (each slightly different) before settling on the perfect method. It works in the oven but if you are busy and looking to let it cook all day, your slow cooker is perfect. In my […]
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As much as we like spaghetti, we love Chicken Parmesan. I must be honest though, I find making the traditional version a bit tedious and very messy. That why I developed this super easy Chicken Parmesan Bake. Perfect for feeding larger groups or your family on a weeknight.
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My husband is from the Southside of Chicago. Some of the best food I have ever eaten has come from the Southside of Chicago. That being said, I am always down for a trip to Ain’t She Sweet Cafe located in the Bronzeville neighborhood. They serve a Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wrap that can’t be touched. It’s full of […]
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One of my favorite lunch combos is tomato soup and grilled cheese. Especially when its FREEZING cold outside. My creamy tomato basil soup is smooth and velvety, with light orzo pasta stirred in, and topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. The orzo adds a little bit of texture and there is nothing better than […]
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The occasional Sunday calls for delicious, cheesy, comfort food. That’s where this White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese recipe comes in. WARNING: Recipe is super simple, don’t overcomplicate it. PrintWhite Cheddar Mac and CheesePrep 20 minsCook 15 minsTotal 35 minsAuthor Marissa Allen Ingredients1 lb of Vermont White Cheddar Cheese (2 C Shredded)1/2 lb of Gouda (1 C […]
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Now that I can finally breathe after that tumultuous Chiefs v. Bills game, I thought I would finally share this awesome recipe. It has been tested multiple times in my house and is always a hit. The BEST part about the recipe is the fact that it can be frozen and makes for a very […]
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