Gorgeously gourmet, but also casually comforting, this out-of-the-world chicken and thin spaghetti recipe may just be your new favorite. It’s creamy, a bit spicy, and then can be casserole baked into perfection. Pasta, shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and sautéed mushrooms with Parmesan cheese = YUM! Thank you, Karen – for EVERYTHING – your friendship, your…
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Panko breadcrumbs are the Japanese style of breadcrumb, specifically created with a coarse grind to create more “crunch.”That’s exactly what we are after here – CRUNCH.Texture and TASTE.Thus, along with the crunch of toasted breadcrumbs, we combine the subtle spice and exquisite flavor of roasted green chiles with the salty and savory umami of Parmesan…
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I’ve always adored fresh mozzarella – (Mozzarella di Bufala – Buffalo Mozzarella, to be exact). It’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s fresh, and it is utterly delicious.At one point in my life, I was able to obtain buffalo milk yogurt – good god, that was amazing. Long gone are those day (I’m sad that company did…
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Inspired by Ryenne and a bit of leftover wine following a BIG birthday celebration. How could there possibly be any leftover wine, you might ask?Well, at the point of not being able to remember why I had been modeling my exquisite wedding dress to my guests for several hours, I called it quits on my…
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I’ve mentioned before that many, MANY of my friends follow a vegan, plant-based diet. Although I AM an absolute cheese freak and couldn’t possibly imagine a life without my go-to sharp, hard cheesy decadence EVERY SINGLE NIGHT, I completely respect, adore, and honor my girlfriend’s hopes, desires, dreams, beliefs, and dietary habits.I had the honor…
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Well, it may be a little bit of a “cheater” recipe, but it’s still really, really fantastic! And, homemade tortellini is so much work, right? So, we can now classify this as “an easy weeknight meal.”Simply pick up some pre-made spinach tortellini from the refrigerated section of the market, some butter, and some heirloom cherry…
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As rosé season comes to a close (well, in MY mind it’s always rosé wine season, #roséallday), it’s time to garner strength, leap into the breach, and cook a little with the cherished nectar. Today, we have Lemon Rosé Pasta: homemade linguine noodles cooked in rosé wine (you may have to double the recipe –…
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The historical location, shaped and fashioned after a castle purple bouncy house, was (and the building still is) about 8 blocks south. It was such a treasure to see.About 3 weeks into COVID, the owners announced they would be closing the doors for good. Inventory was liquidated and tears were shed. When the COVID crisis…
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