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one pan & done alfredo
Who doesn’t love a one pan meal…I mean c’mon it comes together with just a few steps and clean-up is super fast making this a perfect dinner option for a busy day. Over the years I made my fair share of one pan meals like this one pan spaghetti and this one pot sausage & potato stew but one of my most favorites it this cheesy one pot alfredo pasta. Alfredo sauce is my favorite sauce to put over noodles and when I can make everything in one pot it makes it even better. Now as we all know this cheesy and decadent sauce can be a little higher in…
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Vanilla & Fudge Bundt Cake
It is no secret that I love me some bundt cake. Not only do I love it but I also make it a lot. I have made a chocolate version, a salted caramel version, a butter version, even a flan version (among a few others) but none of them are as special as this vanilla & fudge bundt cake. I remember seeing this cake one time at a church pot luck many, many years ago but honestly had not thought about it until just recently. We were having a little family dinner and I wanted to make something special that I had not made before so I went searching and then…
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throwin’ a hissy fit for this dip…
The weekend is almost here & we are springing forward (ok thats not fun) but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have get together with friends and family…right? I have had a rough couple of weeks and a nice little get together is just what the Dr. ordered and this Skinn(ier) Hissy Fit Dip is a must have. If you have spent anytime on Pinterest you have probably seen several posts for this cheesy dip that is loaded with tons of flavor and yummy goodness! I mean lets be real anything with cheese, sausage, cream cheese and sour cream has to be good and this dip is not only good it…
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chicken chili? yes, please
The Hubby LOVES chili. He loves it so much the very first party we ever had as a married couple (over 10 years ago) he made chili for 30 people with all the toppings…and everyone loved it. Ever since then we have been making chili for lots of get togethers or for a weekend treat…and this chicken chili is a favorite. Most of the time we make a traditional chili but every once in a while we change it up a bit, like this steak chili or this lightened-up chili that has quinoa in it…but last week I wanted to change it up even more and make chicken chili. There is…
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a skinny tetrazzini…but don’t tell anyone
Some of my most favorite dinners are those from my childhood and chicken tetrazzini is one for sure. There is just something so good about pasta, chicken and a creamy sauce all cooked together in a casserole. To be honest I am not sure if it was the actual dish or just the fact that I LOVED casseroles. My love of casserole’s started at an early age, some of my first memories of family dinners included a casserole of some sort or another. My mom would make everything from a mac-n-cheese hamburger casserole to this enchilada casserole and of course her classic chicken tetrazzini, but as I have grown up I realized…
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slow going spinach artichoke dip
The Super Bowl is just a few days away, no matter who you are rooting for, or even if you know who is playing (lets be real you only watch the commercials)… it is time to start thinking about all the yummy party food you get to eat! Now if you are watching what you are eating this time of year can be a little hard…but don’t worry I have a lightened-up slow cooker spinach artichoke dip that everyone is sure to love and you won’t have to feel guilty indulging a little. My favorite thing about spinach artichoke dip is the creamy, rich, cheesy part. I love how the…
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you have been good…time for a brownie
We have been so good for the whole first week of 2016 and this weekend calls for a little treat…right? And a brownie sounds like the perfect treat and these brownies laced with cream cheese make them an ultimate treat for sure. Overtime I make these brownies they are gone before I can get a good pic so this last time I decided to set a few aside so after our company left I could take my pics…well that isn’t how it quite worked out. My husbands family was over playing one of their favorite card games and as they played they kept eating the brownies…everyone LOVED them! Eventually all…
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starting 2016 with a bang & spaghetti
Don’t let the name of this dish fool you…this cream cheese spaghetti is still an under 400 calorie dinner that is perfect for your busy nights. It is no secret that I love my slow cooker but I especially love it when it involves pasta. I think I could eat pasta everyday and this dish would be at the top of the list for sure. It is rich and creamy, but without a ton of guilt which makes it even better. To start with I used ground turkey, which I love to use in my pasta dishes…it gives the same texture of ground beef but with a lot less fat and…
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dreams are made of this new pumpkin love…
Obviously pumpkin is on everyone’s brain this week…and my brain is defiantly no exception. Really to be honest pumpkin is all I can think about…I just love pumpkin everything. Now the traditional pumpkin desserts are perfect for your Thanksgiving table but this year I wanted to change things up a bit and create a lighter dessert but with all the best it had to offer. The first layer is a delicious graham cracker crust, it is buttery and a little crunchy. Next there is a cheesecake layer that is light with the added whipped cream but still very rich. Next comes the pumpkin layer that is a wonderful pudding like layer loaded…
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traditional mashed potatoes meet me
As I have said many, many times before I am a HUGE mashed potato fan. I love the rich, creamy side dish & how they pair perfect with pretty much anything you put with them…I think they really could be the perfect side. Now my go to mashed potato recipe is a favorite (you can find the recipe here) and one that was passed down from my MeeMaw making it even that more special but every once in a while I just have to change things up and this time it was my beloved mashed potatoes. To make this already amazing side even more rich and more creamy I added in cream…
