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Easy Fried Rice
One of my favorite take out items is fried rice. I love it loaded with veggies, with chicken, with beef, or just plain. There are so many options you really can make it work for any meal. All in one skillet The beauty of this Easy Fried Rice is that it is all made in one skillet. You start with the veggies and end with the rice. If you wanted to add in chicken you could, just chop it up into small pieces and add it in with the butter and olive oil. Cook it until just about done and then add in the veggies and continue from…
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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
You know I am a big fan of my Instant Pot and I am an even bigger fan now!! This Mongolian Beef recipe has made me an even bigger fan than I was before!! All in the Instant Pot One of my most favorite parts of the Instant Pot (IP) is that fact that everything can be done in the IP. You can saute, brown and cook all in one pot…I LOVE IT!! For this dish the flavors really do come all together. They build on each other as you add the ingredients. Again with everything being done in the same pot it just makes it so much better. The…
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Easy Skillet Roasted Chicken
School is winding down, summer is just around the corner. The days are nice and long, and filled with everything possible, and the last place we want to be is stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun. I completely understand and I have the perfect dinner option for you… Easy Skillet Roasted Chicken. Done is 30 minutes or less When it is warm outside I don’t want to be in the kitchen for a long period of time, but I also want a good dinner on the table. Well, this chicken is quick, easy and will get you in and out of the kitchen in less than…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
Happy National Chocolate Chip Day!! To celebrate lets talk about my new favorite bars…Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars!! All in one I am a big fan of a good dessert bar. I love lemon bars, blondies, brownies … really any bar. As many bars as I have made over the years I have a new favorite it… Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars. I am a big, big fan of brownies and an even bigger fan of chocolate chip cookies so I decided I had to put them together into one bar so I didn’t have to choose between the 2 anymore. Each bite has the perfect bit of fudgy brownie…
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Garlic Butter Asparagus
OK…I am not going to lie to you and tell you I love asparagus…but everyone in my family does and they LOVE this Butter Garlic Asparagus. Quick and Easy I am a big sides girl. I have been known to only eat the sides, especially around the holidays. Growing up my mom always made the best sides. Whether it was a potato dish (like these mashed potatoes), a veggie (like these brussels sprouts) dish, or even a rice dish she always made it delicious. One thing I always loved about my moms side dishes is that they were always fast, and this asparagus is super fast. All…
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One Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am not sure there is anything much better than warm chocolate chip cookies straight out of the oven. I mean, there are a few things, but not much. To make them even better how about making them all in one bowl and not chilling time….yep it is now better for sure. Scoop-i-dy Scoop Scoop One of my favorite tricks to make all my cookies the same size, so they all cook the same way is to use a cookie scoop. I understand not everyone my have a handy cookie scoop laying around but don’t worry. You can use a melon baller, a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon…
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Instant Pot Broccoli & Cheese Risotto
Risotto, broccoli and cheese….can it get any better? Well risotto is one of my favorite dishes. Cheesy broccoli and rice is a favorite side…so why not combine the two? Hello Instant Pot… It is no secret that I love my Instant Pot. I have used it everything from my new favorite Oatmeal to this Salted Caramel Cheesecake and everything in between. Anytime I can break out my handy kitchen tool I jump at the chance. Not too long a go I was scrolling through Pinterest and came across a couple of risotto recipes all made in the instant pot. Now I am not going to lie…
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Espresso Chocolate Chunk Blondies
Are you a fan of a good blondie? Well I am and I especially love them when there is something a little different about them, like some espresso and chocolate. Trust me these are the perfect little pick me up you need for this week. Not your basic blondie Are you a basic blondie fan or an amped up blondie fan? Well, for me I am all about the amped up version. This time around I decided to add in two of my favorites…espresso and chocolate. Yes, espresso and chocolate. Now I know that not everyone is a fan of coffee anything, or coffee flavored items, but for those that…
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One Pan Sausage & Veggies
YES you read that right this is a one pan dinner…yes ONE pan. Even better it is loaded with veggies and yummy turkey smoked sausage making this dish not only easy but also delicious and not so bad for you too. Season, Season, Season To make this dish really stand out it is all about the seasoning. To keep it simple though I chose a seasoning mix that brought a ton of flavor but you probably already have everything you need in the pantry. I mixed together salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder and dried parsley. If you wanted to use your favorite all purpose seasoning you could…
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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
As you all know I am a BIG, BIG fan of Brussels Sprouts. I love them roasted, with a hint of lemon, love them crispy, I even love them raw and in salads. This version though is a new FAVORITE and I have already made them 2 times since I first made them….they are that good. A little tangy surprise I am all about a little tang. I love how it awakens my taste buds and gets me excited for the next bite. One of my favorite ways to bring a little tang into a dish is with balsamic vinegar…it is just so good. I use a balsamic reduction (much like…
