Camp Macaroni and Cheese

My kids would live on macaroni and cheese if I would let them. And well, so would I if I could get away with it and still present myself as a mature adult. So naturally when I asked them what sounded good to eat while we were camping, macaroni and cheese was one of the

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Pizza Manicotti

Is pasta not the best family meal? In our house, it’s something that everyone will eat without complaining so I reach for it on days when I don’t feel like fighting the good fight at dinner time. And this Pizza Manicotti has proven itself to be the new pasta favorite around here. I was chomping

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Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Salad

I have a confession to make. You know those burger places that serve burgers spread with peanut butter, jalapeno infused raspberry jam and bourbon bacon? They are all well and good and I applaud their creativity but when it comes down to it, that’s just too whacky of a burger for me. I mean, sure I

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Trashed Macaroni and Cheese

Trashed Macaroni and Cheese

I’m officially back on pasta and bread. Limited but they are back and I’m so very happy. So the first thing I did was combine all my favorite junk foods to trash up a classic, childhood favorite.Bacon, three types of cheeses, pasta, jalapenos and potato chips combine to create this glorious Trashed Macaroni and Cheese. Oh yes

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Pad See Ew

Pad See Ew is one of my favorite dishes to order when we go to a Thai restaurant and I don’t know what took me so long to try it at home. It makes me really happy I made the resolution to cook new cuisines and go a bit outside my normal routine. Who knows

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Christmas Tortellini

Looking for something fun and festive to make this week or even for Christmas Eve? This Christmas Tortellini would totally do the trick. It’s pretty quick and simple to put together and will be adored by your whole family. Everyone here ate it, which is really saying something considering my picky 5 year old. But what’s not

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Gorgonzola Macaroni and Cheese Bacon Cups

These Gorgonzola Macaroni and Cheese Bacon Cups could also be known as “why I can’t lose weight even though I work out 4 times a week” cups. Ooops. I knew I was doing something wrong. But it’s all about moderation right? Because bacon. And macaroni and cheese. Those are two things I would never give up. Combine them into a

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Chicken Tetrazzini

It’s still not quite feeling like fall around here and frankly I’m getting irritated. Fall is my favorite season and I’m ready for it to start. The leaves changing colors, the sweaters and scarves.  The one thing I usually have to warm up to is the food. I love grilling in the summer so it’s

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Lightened Up Chicken Parmesan Skillet + More with Antonia Lofaso

When I was first contacted and asked if I was interested in interviewing Antonia, my first reaction was to turn it down. I thought there was no way I could do it. I’m an introvert. I don’t even like calling to order pizza and now I have to talk to this incredibly talented, famous chef?

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