Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff

Who said they wanted some new easy dinner ideas? I know I do! Here’s a great 20 minute meal, with all the flavor and no fuss. A grown up beef stroganoff. Yum. Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff 4 small sirloin steaks (about 1.5 lbs) Butter Fresh Rosemary1 /2 sweet onion diced 16 oz button mushrooms, sliced 1…

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Baked Potato Shakshuka with Studio 5

Update: This recipe is the first in a series of healthy meals that are also low cost. This recipe costs about $1.85 per serving. I KNOOWWWW!!! Potatoes are really amazing little vessels for anything. Especially these spicy baked eggs, or Shakshuka. First things first…… I am competing for Favorite Chef, a competition with Bon Appetite…

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Retreat Chili

This quick and easy recipe is a combo of 2 of my regular go to chili recipes. Seemed perfect for our loaded baked potato bar at our Rooted In Truth Retreat, or with a side of corn bread. Yum. Missing all my retreat ladies. XO Retreat Chili 3 lbs. ground turkey (or beef or a…

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Carne Asada Fries w/ Studio 5

I love fun assignments, and I love combining two of my favorite things, Mexican food & fries for this fabulous recipe. Dang, it’s a great one. Thank you Studio 5! Carne Asada Fries 1 pkg. Seasoned Fries cooked and crispy 2 lbs. steak sliced thin, cooked to medium 1 packet Wicked Tasty Taco Carne Asada…

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Mexican Stuffed Avocados- a copycat recipe with Studio 5

What a fun assignment. Twist my arm to go and taste test a new recipe from Costa Vida, and then level it up and make a re-write! I’m in foodie heaven. Brian and I loved the idea, but wanted to make the flavors bigger and over-the-top bursting out of the avocado so to speak. These…

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Chicken Marsala Stuffed Baked Potato

I LOVE using potatoes for easy, and affordable meals. And making this stuffed baked potato is really nice, a new way to eat this great recipe…. which makes dinner time for fun and changing this up, always makes dinner even better. Chicken Marsala Stuffed Baked Potato 5-6 medium russet potatoes 3 cups shredded cooked chicken…

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Pesto Ricotta & Kale Pizza

Pesto Ricotta & Kale Pizza Authentic Pizza Crust here 5 cups chopped kale 1 tbsp. grape seed oil or olive oil 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 cup pesto sauce 1/2 cup ricotta 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Prepare your dough, recipe from above.…

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Burger Mac Bake- a childhood favorite

This casserole is a childhood favorite of mine. My mom always made dinner special, and without a doubt, this casserole makes me smile and my heart happy each and every time. Burger Mac Bake (My favorite childhood dinner!) 1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey 1 small onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1…

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Best Ever Banana Cream Pie

What I’ve learned so far on my baking journey, YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE BEST. EVER. Brian’s mom makes the best banana cream pie. I’ve never had one better. And fun fact, I don’t really like bananas. Weird. But I love this banana cream pie. This pie is a family holiday tradition. I am happy…

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Cranberry Orange Scones & Giveaway with American Raw Honey

I have had the best time using American Raw Honey as my inspiration for this new scone recipe. I hope you are equally enjoying the other recipe I posted here. I have a few more amazing recipes ready to share throughout this holiday season!!! It’s truly one of my favorite times of year, especially for…

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