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Banana Muffins with Walnut Crumble
This easy and quick recipe for those over-ripened bananas, topped with a delicious walnut crumble, is perfect alongside your favorite tea...
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Baked Tater Tots
Prep Time: ~25 minutes | Cook Time: ~50 minutes | Total Time: ~1.25 hours Ingredients: 1 ½ - 2 lb. russet potatoes 1 Tbsp. flour 2 tsp....
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Haluski (Cabbage & Noodles)
Haluski, sautéed cabbage and noodles, is a delicious and easy side dish that is packed with maximum flavor. Try this dish with baked or...
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Crispy Smashed Potatoes
This easy and flavorful vegan-friendly side dish is a perfect accompaniment to your favorite savory main course. Try this week; your...
Jan 5, 20231 min read


Sloppy Joes
Prep Time: ~5 minutes | Cook Time: ~25 minutes | Total Time: Approx. 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef ½ small yellow onion,...
Dec 1, 20222 min read


Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400°. Cut tomatoes in...
Sep 9, 20221 min read


Easy Herb-Rubbed Chicken Drumsticks
Prep Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes | Cook Time: 20-30 minutes | Total Time: ~2 hours Ingredients: 8-10 chicken drumsticks 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil...
Jul 22, 20221 min read


Blistered Green Beans
Prep Time: 5-8 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 minutes | Total Time: ~20 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. green beans, trimmed ½ Tbsp. unsalted butter...
Feb 11, 20221 min read


Italian Meatballs
Prep Time: 45 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes (pan-frying), 25 minutes (baking) | Total Time: ~1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb....
Mar 18, 20211 min read


Taco Seasoning
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: N/A | Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cumin ½ tsp. black...
Mar 11, 20211 min read


Skin-On Mashed Potatoes
These are no ordinary mashed potatoes! Skin-on mashed potatoes add texture and color to liven up your dinner plate. Prep Time: 10 minutes...
Feb 25, 20212 min read


Long Grain Brown & Wild Rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 50-55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour – 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 c. brown rice ½ c. wild rice 3...
Feb 18, 20211 min read


Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Roasted shrimp full of flavor with a tangy cocktail sauce will be one of your favorite appetizers! Try this flavorful take on traditional...
Feb 11, 20211 min read


J9's Marinara Sauce
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes | Total Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients: 2 28 oz. San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 15 oz....
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Hearty and delicious, this meatloaf recipe packs a lot of flavor and makes great leftover meatloaf sandwiches. Prep Time: 20 minutes |...
Jan 28, 20212 min read


Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
One of my favorite appetizers to make during the holidays, these bite-sized bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are SO easy to make and full of...
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Fresh Pasta
Prep Time: ~1 hour, 15 minutes | Cook Time: 90 seconds - 2 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 large eggs, lightly...
Dec 10, 20202 min read


Asian-Style Ground Beef and Green Bean Bowl
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. green beans, rinsed and...
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Pommes Persillade
Pommes Persillade, a.k.a. fancy home fries with parsley and garlic, are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and so irresistibly...
Nov 19, 20202 min read


5 Pepper Chili
Low and slow in the slow cooker, this chili is everything that you’ll need for a cold winter day. Bonus – this chili tastes better the...
Nov 12, 20202 min read
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