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Hanger Steak and Fingerling Mash

I have to confess, I had never heard of Hanger steak before a few weeks ago. I went to the grocery store, and while browsing the meat section I stumbled upon it. Out of curiosity, I asked the butcher what it was and he told me its one of the best cuts of meat andContinue reading “Hanger Steak and Fingerling Mash”

Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce with Gnocchi

Looking for a warm, creamy dish that just happens to pack some serious vegetables? This sauce is made with butternut squash and will fool even the pickiest eaters – seriously it is that good! The squash has a slightly sweet flavor to it, so you won’t believe you are eating veggies. I have also managedContinue reading “Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce with Gnocchi”

6 Cheese Grilled Cheese

Grilled Cheese is probably one of the most well-known comfort foods around. This grilled cheese was created from the leftovers of a cheese board! I wanted a more ~upscale~ version of a childhood favorite! I remember eating grilled cheese and tomato soup with my mom during snow days and it being the best thing inContinue reading “6 Cheese Grilled Cheese”

Veggie Ramen Stir Fry

Looking for a way to upgrade your ramen? Or wanting chinese food without wanting to order out? Or just looking for a delicious, veggie packed meal? Whatever the reason, this dish has you covered! Ramen is okay on its own, but I’ve always felt it is lacking something more. This recipe ditches the ramen seasoningContinue reading “Veggie Ramen Stir Fry”

Blistered Tomato Shrimp

Shrimp – so delicious, so easy, so versatile. This dish came to light because I had some shrimp I needed to use and some cherry tomatoes that were about to see better days. I didn’t really plan this dish, just kept finding items in the fridge to clean out and all of a sudden thisContinue reading “Blistered Tomato Shrimp”

Better Than Take-Out Chicken Tenders

Let’s be real, you are never to old to enjoy chicken tenders! They remind us of simpler times with no responsibilities. I love a good tender, especially dunked in the right sauce. These tenders will have you rethinking why you dig out the slightly freezer burned ones. These are way better and don’t take muchContinue reading “Better Than Take-Out Chicken Tenders”

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce

Filet Mignon is my favorite cut of steak. It gets a bad wrap though for not being flavorful enough due to the lack of fat in the cut. While I might agree on some points, the filet is one of the most tender cuts and if prepared correctly can actually be very flavorful! This recipeContinue reading “Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce”

Miso Ramen Carbonara-ish

If you have never had fresh carbonara, I urge you to. It is one of my favorite pasta dishes to make from scratch, but it can be very time consuming. That is where this dish comes in – a dressed up, easier, asian fusion “carbonara.” It starts with easy ramen noodles that cook up inContinue reading “Miso Ramen Carbonara-ish”

Grilled Onion Sliders

Any food that is fun sized just tastes better, right? Burgers are delicious, but for some reason sliders just hit better! Maybe it is the fact that you can hold them with one hand? Or eat them in two bites? Or have more than 1 and not feel guilty? Whatever the reason, you can’t goContinue reading “Grilled Onion Sliders”

The Best Beef Stroganoff

This is a dish that reminds me of my childhood and my mother. This is a dish she would make for me and her mother would make for her. For me, this dish is like a hug or the ultimate comfort in food form. This recipe is decadent and delicious and was probably the onlyContinue reading “The Best Beef Stroganoff”