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Pork Carnitas is the perfect filling for so many recipes and finding time to cook an entire roast pork for this can be challenging. That’s where the pressure cooker comes in handy! In less than 45 minutes (including the rest time) you can have an…
Spaghetti with pancetta and mushrooms is a great easy dish that you can make as a weeknight meal or a special meal because it looks and tastes wonderful and it’s so easy to make. The pancetta is an Italian bacon that flavors the olive oil…
Looking for an easy weeknight dinner where it will only take you 5 minutes to throw everything on to one pan and not have to do anything else? If yes, then this is the dish for you! We all have those nights after a long…
Citrus Roasted Chicken This chicken dish is so easy to make and can be left to do it’s thing in the oven while you enjoy your day. Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce Chicken with tarragon cream sauce is a classic French dish that is easy…
Nothing smells better than roasted chicken that perfumes the house while it’s cooking. This roasted citrus chicken is a great weekend meal that is big on flavor and perfect for the winter months when citrus is in season. Once you are done with the prep…
If you are looking for a new twist to add to your hot dog game, then this is it! Brussels sprouts are used in place of slaw or sauerkraut and Asian spices are added to give this classic American favorite an Asian twist. I promise…
I make quiche at least once a week because it is so easy and it tastes amazing. There are so many variations that you can use based on what ingredients you have in your refrigerator. This makes quiche a great way to use up leftovers…
Chicken Curry salad is our family’s favorite way to eat chicken salad! It is loaded with curry powder, grapes and almonds to ensure there is nothing boring about this dish. It is super easy to make, great for meal prep and perfect for repurposing any…
Making fajitas with leftover meat and veggies is definitely my favorite way to repurpose leftovers! After working in restaurants for many years, one thing I learned is that fajitas are not made with raw meat going on to the hot skillet, instead restaurants use cooked…
Salad Nicoise This salad is loaded with lots of great vegetables and flavor. Since this salad is mostly assembly, you won’t have to do much to eat your veggies! Kale, Bean and Farro Minestrone This Minestrone is a classic Italian soup loaded with vegetables, protein…