You’ve gotta share this, right? Pint it on Pinterest! What can I say — I was absolutely inspired by Suzan over at her blog, The Lazy Suzan. Her recipes always show up on my blogroll, and I always get instantly hungry. Plus, I know that Jake loves a good steak. And jalapenos. It was sure to … Continue reading
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Recipe: Pesto pasta shells with chorizo
Looks good, right? Share it on Pinterest! So I was pretty bored with pasta. In an attempt to breathe the life back into the dish, I threw in a bunch of stuff I’ve never put in pasta before. I call it: pesto pasta shells with chorizo! Remember when I thought juggling pans while cooking pesto chicken … Continue reading
Recipe: Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares
Looking for the perfect quick dessert or snack? You’re gonna want to share this on Pinterest! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been pretty busy the past few weeks — so when it came to deciding if I was going to make any Easter treats at all, I almost admitted defeat! Fortunately, I found … Continue reading
Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Today’s weeknight meal is another stuffed pepper recipe. I think bell peppers are adorable and all, but truthfully, I have to be in the right mindset to be determined enough to tackle a dish with so much…prep-work. Don’t get me wrong, they always turn out delicious — there just seems to be a lot of … Continue reading
Recipe: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Look yummy to you? Share this recipe on Pinterest! My whole life I was really anti-tomatoes. I thought they were slimy and had a weird sour taste. But ever since I discovered bruschetta (an appetizer where there are piles of sliced tomato and basil on top of pieces of garlic bread), I’ve been craving that fresh … Continue reading
Recipe: Homemade Taco Bowls
Do you know what makes the beginning of a work week bearable? Taco Tuesday, my friends. And that’s exactly what Jake and I had last night for dinner. There’s nothing better than coming home from a long day of work and crunching into this glorious taco bowl. Two things are special about my taco bowls: … Continue reading
Recipe: Zucchini fries, a healthier side
So normally if we’re going to make burgers for dinner, we’ll heat up some fries (if we have some in the freezer). It always takes forever and the thought of that eternity makes you not want any. This week’s weeknight meal recipe is for a healthier and quicker side to complement your homemade burger — … Continue reading
How to make your life easier: Get a salad spinner
Okay so my life just became a million times easier, and it only cost me $25. In the process, what I’ve saved is valuable time and numerous paper towel rolls. Ladies and gents, let me present to you this amazing kitchen gadget: a salad spinner. Did you know such a thing existed?! I didn’t, not … Continue reading
Recipe: Chicken pesto pasta
Look yummy? Share the recipe on Pinterest! It’s that time again, friends. Tuesday night meals with Rachel! Tonight I’m cooking up some chicken pesto pasta! I tweaked this recipe from my Pinterest Cookbook board. I was telling Jake it’s amazing that I can even cook at all. I mean, I never thought I’d be able to put things together that tasted … Continue reading
Recipe: Stuffed bell peppers
These stuffed bell peppers are too yummy not to share! Re-pin them on Pinterest! It’s Tuesday! And you know what that means… It’s my night of the week to cook. (You can see all my weeknight recipes by clicking here.) We actually had friends over too — my friend Adrienne and her boyfriend Chad. So … Continue reading