Chicken Pot Pie

My number one, favorite comfort food is chicken pot pie. I love this recipe because it uses cheese to cream up the filling, instead of only soup! And don’t be afraid to play with the proportions and spices. You won’t... Continue reading →

The Cardinal Rule of Baking

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Before mixing ingredients, make sure each ingredient has been brought to room temperature. Basically, take out the refrigerated ingredients about half an hour before you start mixing them together. It not only makes mixing easier and smoother, but it ensures that... Continue reading →

Measuring 101

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To cut down on dishes, I try to reuse measuring spoons when I can, so it’s good to know how many teaspoons equal a tablespoon, how many tablespoons are in a cup, etc. And when it comes to doubling... Continue reading →

Baking with Bacon

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My boyfriend loves anything bacon. Bacon for breakfast, bacon for lunch, bacon for dinner–he’d do it if he could. So ever since we’ve been together, I’ve been trying to make recipes that included bacon. Here’s some stuff I’ve learned along... Continue reading →

Macaroni and Cheese

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Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Whether it’s a main meal (try my Jalapeño Mac N’ Cheese!) or a sidedish, every aspiring cook should know how to make a mean Mac N’ Cheese. Here’s what you’ll need: 1... Continue reading →

Lasagna Rolls

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I’m never making lasagna again, but that’s because these lasagna rolls are better than any lasagna I’ve ever tasted. These rib-stickin’ lasagna rolls are the best thing since sliced bread! Here’s what you’ll need: For the Filling: 1/3 cup... Continue reading →

Pork with Mushroom Gravy

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This dish takes only thirty minutes to make and it’s full of flavor! I love pork chops, and this mushroom gravy compliments the meat so well. I usually make mashed potatoes with this dinner, and top those with the gravy... Continue reading →

Chicken Nuggets

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Chicken Nuggets are a classic American food, so I spent hours trying to track down the perfect recipe. We love these chicken nuggets in my house! Double the batch and freeze them, too! Make sure you check out my copy-cat... Continue reading →

Spinach Artichoke Dip

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Best spinach artichoke dip, hands down. I especially love that my recipe uses cheese instead of heavy cream! This delicious dip is always gone quickly when I have friends over. A perfect, easy appetizer to go with any meal. Here’s what you’ll need:... Continue reading →