Cuban Black Beans

I’m in love with these beans. I’ve featured this recipe on Dinner Rescue…… and I am making them again, for 75 people for a wedding at the end of the month. Yes, they are delicious. Hearty. Filling. Satisfying. And good for a side dish or over rice as the main dish for dinner. A meatless…

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Dinner Rescue: Creamy Tomato Pesto Gnocchi

  Here’s your new 15 minute meal for the week. I’ve made it multiple times in the last few weeks, and we simply can’t get enough.       Creamy Tomato Pesto Gnocchi 1 lb. pkg. gnocchi 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast 1/2 – 3/4 cup vegetable broth 1/4…

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SOUP SEASON: Savory Chili

  SOUP SEASON. It’s snowing. It’s cold. And by the time dinner comes around, I need comfort, warmth, and something savory to eat. So here’s my favorite go- to chili recipe. You can substitute the ground beef for ground turkey, or even omit the meat entirely for a vegetarian dish. Variety. Variety is a good…

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BLT Gnocchi- Yum!

  When I wake up hungry, I create my best recipes. I’m not sure why. But that’s how it is.   Gnocchi is always a good idea. And its fast, usually a hearty meal in less than 20 minutes. In this case, it was 10 minutes, start to finish…. even with photos and a few…

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SOUP SEASON: Broccoli Cheddar Chowder

  Cheese makes everything better. Really it does.   Broccoli is a vegetable that all my kids will eat. Whether it’s fresh, roasted or in this soup. It’s the star of the show- with other vegetables too. Because, when my kids will eat something with vegetables in it, I go for it.   This chowder…

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Soup Season: Buffalo White Chicken Chili Bowls

  We love chili at our house. And this recipe is part of our SOUP SEASON. Each week, we will feature a new soup or chili recipe, perfect for fall. Hearty, full of flavor and the best part, it’s easy to make. Literally just a few minutes of time. Bam. Dinner is served.    …

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It’s soup season! Italian Sausage Soup (NEW)

I’m super excited about this time of year. Not only is it perfect for baking, but it’s perfect for soup and chili. Each week, I’m going to post a new recipe, for soup or a chili. Starting with this Italian Sausage Soup first. It’s hearty, full of flavor and the whole family ate it up.…

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Creamy Garden Gnocchi with Studio 5

Easy. Weeknight. Meals. It’s a need in my household, I don’t know about you. But by the time dinner rolls around, I’m like, “didn’t I just feed all you kids a few minutes ago?” AND it’s about time. TIME. Who’s got time for an elaborate meal that takes hours to prepare?!?! Not me.   So,…

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Beef and Mushroom Gravy with Smashed Cauliflower

My grandmother was the queen of gravy. She could make a pan gravy ANYTIME. It was pretty perfect too. AND I really believe it was because my grandpa ate gravy with every meal. I even remember her making gravy for on top of his sunny side up eggs over toast.   Thus started my love…

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