SOUP SEASON: Beef and Pierogi Stew

By Nicely | January 12, 2019 |

Here’s the thing. Beef stew is a wintertime dinner staple in our home.  BUT I wanted to make it different. So why not add a potato dumpling? Bam. New recipe created just like that. I just purchased Mrs. T’s Pierogies, because semi- handmade is my jam right now. But  make your own if you’d like.…

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Authentic Pizza Crust

By Nicely | January 9, 2019 |

I received this recipe from my cousin years ago- thanks Missy. It’s pretty perfect if I do say so myself, a recipe I know by heart. And use all the time. (I’m still working on the best gluten free crust recipe. When I discover it, I will let you all know that one too.)  …

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Cuban Black Beans

By Nicely | December 23, 2018 |

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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Mushroom & Polenta Appetizer

By Nicely | December 19, 2018 |

  Mushroom & Polenta Appetizer 16 oz. ready made polenta tube Olive oil 2 cups sliced mushrooms 4 cups spinach & arugula mix 3 green onions, diced 1 tbsp. Garden Gourmet chunky garlic Kosher salt Blue cheese for garnish   Preheat your large skillet over medium high heat.   Prepare the polenta. Cutting 1/2″ discs.…

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Dinner Rescue: Creamy Tomato Pesto Gnocchi

By Nicely | December 17, 2018 |

  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

By Nicely | December 13, 2018 |

  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!

By Nicely | December 7, 2018 |

  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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Cream Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

By Nicely | December 4, 2018 |

  I’ve always believed “it’s what’s on the inside that counts.” That goes for good food and good people. So when I like to make something extra special, I like to include delicious ingredients on the inside. Adding flavor, texture and fillings. Yum.     To make these stuffed crescent rolls, you just need a…

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SOUP SEASON: Broccoli Cheddar Chowder

By Nicely | November 10, 2018 |

  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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