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SLOW COOKER ZUPPA TOSCANA Now that the weather will be slowly cooling down, it’s time to break out your slow cooker! Maybe you’re like me and use yours year round, (like for my slow cooker honey balsamic pulled pork). When the weather gets cooler, I immediately want some comfort food, soups in particular! My husband’s favorite soup is Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana, so naturally I wanted to find a way to have it at home (for way less money)!. The classic zuppa toscana soup, in slow cooker form! It tastes WAY better than Olive Garden's, and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground Hot Italian sausage 1 bag Simply Potatoes diced potatoes and onions (can substitute with 1 diced yellow onion and 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed) 2 cloves large garlic minced 32 oz chicken stock 1/2 bunch kale (a couple of handfuls) de-stemmed and torn into bite sized 1 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp flour Salt and pepper to taste Pinch of red pepper flakes optional INSTRUCTIONS Heat large saute p...

VEGETARIAN BUFFALO CHILI RECIPE  My vegetarian buffalo chili has become one of my family’s all time favorite dinners. It’s super easy because you essentially just dump everything in a slow cooker and forget it until it’s time to eat. You are in charge of how spicy or tangy you want it to be. It’s all in how much buffalo sauce you put into the recipe. My girls and I like a bit more spice so we add extra buffalo sauce during the preparation, and again to our own bowls once we dish it up. I like to serve buttered biscuits with this chili. It makes for a hearty meal, especially during the colder months. The recipe is easily doubled as long as you have at least a 6 quart crockpot or bigger. I like to double the recipe and put half aside to cool a little before ladling into freezer bags. Freeze the bags laying flat for maximum space conservation. You can then stack the frozen bags both vertically and horizontally depending on your freezers storage needs. To serve from frozen, simply pull...

Chicken Scallopini  INGREDIENTS : 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ¼ cup all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon black pepper 1½ teaspoons garlic salt¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ cup butter or margarine 3 tablespoons water1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon instant chicken bouillonParsley for garnish 4 thin lemon slices Chicken INTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350F. in a shallow pan or pie dish mix together the flour, garlic salt, pepper and paprika. Roll the chicken in the flour mixture; then in a large skilled using the butter brown the chicken on both sides. Place the chicken into a shallow backing dish lightly sprayed with cooking oil. Cook until juices run clear or to an internal temperature of 160F. (This should take 20-30 minutes depending on size) Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet over low heat stir in the water, lemon juice, and chicken bouillon, stirring to loosen the particles on the bottom of the pan. Add the four lemon slices and cook for about an additional 1-2 minut...

Vegan Enchiladas  I have a dare for you today! This is not just any old run-of-the-playground affair, however. It is a double-dog VEGAN ENCHILADA dare! Let’s take a recipe that we know, love, and have had many a delicious moment enjoying on this website and at Mexican restaurants around the country—enchiladas—and give them an entirely fresh twist. Easy Vegan Enchiladas with tofu, spinach, and black beans, topped with a rich and flavorful red enchilada sauce and avocado. Healthy, packed with protein, and gluten free. Simple, freezer-friendly, and absolutely delicious! Ingredients: 1 pound firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut into chunks 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced 1 small or 1/2 large yellow onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons nutrit...

BEST STEAK MARINADE  How to grill the most delicious, juicy, and tender steak! Plus, an insanely good steak marinade recipe. This easy steak marinade takes minutes to whip together and takes a value/budget steak from good to AMAZING!  Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 large lemons (1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons dried basil 1 and 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 and 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground white pepper Coarse sea salt, optional Steaks of your choice Canola oil, for grill grates Instructions In a medium-sized bowl, add in the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice and lemon zest, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, and white pepper. Whisk until ingredients are combined and incorporated. Pour the mixture over steaks of your choice (the pictures show ...

Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes  An easy and delicious recipe for Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes! You can try to resist the temptation of comfort food this time of year… or, you can be like me, and just lean on into it. I vote lean. These broccoli and cheddar twice-baked potatoes are just waiting for your embrace. Aside from making you drool, these babies are sure to satisfy any cheesy/carby/cozy food cravings. Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes are the epitome of comfort food! Add a salad to make them a full meal. Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes, washed well and dried 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 and 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, very soft 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon chives 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 and 1/2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped, divided 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredd...

Dublin Coddle Recipe   An easy to make delicious and hearty traditional Irish winter stew with potatoes, sausages, and bacon. Dublin Coddle Recipe - An easy to make delicious and hearty traditional Irish winter stew with potatoes, sausages, and bacon.  Hello thare Monday! Today’s meat and potatoes is brought to you by the Irish! Easy, real food, homemade, comforting stew. By the way, hope your week is off to a great start! Mondays are so hard, especially when the clock moves 1 hour forward. Ugh… Truth? I feel so sleepy right now. Like, jet lagged or somethin’. WELP! I can’t even remember how I got through getting the little ones ready for school this morning… I was half-asleep. …which might also have something to do with binge watching The People v. O.J. Simpson, last night. 😏 At least I’m caught up! (AND hooked!) An easy to make delicious and hearty traditional Irish winter stew with potatoes, sausages, and bacon. Ingredients 3 cups low sodium beef broth* 1 pound smoked saus...

CHICKEN PAD THAI  Better than take-out chicken pad thai -a quick and easy family favorite that’s ready in just 30 minutes!  I always thought that I preferred lo-mein over other Asian noodle dishes, until the day I tried pad thai. Where had this heavenly dish been all of my life?? When I met my husband, I was overjoyed to find out he was a pad thai lover as well. A match made in heaven! I’ve made pad thai with shrimp before, which is a pretty common way of serving the dish. Sometimes though, you just don’t have shrimp on hand and you’re in the mood for a good Asian noodle dish. So chicken comes to the rescue. Which is pretty much exactly what happened when I made this chicken pad thai. The result? Big. Fat. Success. My husband raved about it! Restaurant-style chicken pad thai - ready in just 30 minutes! INGREDIENTS 8 ounces flat rice noodles (found in the Asian section in most grocery stores - may sub fettuccine noodles in a pinch), cooked al dente according to package instruct...

CHOCOLATE PECAN BAR  Chocolate Pecan Bars. A variation on our very popular pecan pie bars, with a little less filling but even more nuts, all topped off with a decadent chocolate top layer The experiment worked beautifully. Spouse, who doesn’t eat large amounts of sweets, just couldn’t resist them. I saw her returning to the container several times to sneak another one. She also brought some to work on a couple of occasions to share with her co-workers and they loved them just as much. Ingredients For the base 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup cold butter For the Nut layer 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 tbsp flour 2 large or extra large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract pinch salt 1 cup corn syrup dark is best 1 1/3 cups roughly chopped pecans no need to toast the pecans For the chocolate topping 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 3 tbsp butter Instructions This recipe uses a 9x9 inch baking pan. In this recipe I think it is best to line to lightly grease the pan and lin...

Cream Cheese Cookies  Cream cheese adds a lovely flavour and texture to these cream cheese cookies. Baked with coconut flour they are low carb and gluten free too. These cream cheese cookies are soft and chewy but firm up the next day after stored in the fridge. I have a cheese biscuit recipe full of butter that is melt in your mouth deliciousness so thought about making a sweet version. The key to that recipe is the butter and cheese. So, with the sweet version, butter was in! To make it extra melt in your mouth, cream cheese was added! The mixture is very soft and gooey so needs to be rolled up and left to firm up in the fridge. Ingredients 1/2 cup (56g) Coconut Flour 3 tablespoons (60g) Cream cheese softened 1 Egg 1/2 cup (113g) Butter softened 1/2 cup Erythritol or other sugar substitute 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions In a bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese and erythritol (or sugar substitute of choice). Add the v...

SOFT SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES I think these are the BEST Snickerdoodle Cookies I have ever made. They are soft, chewy, and thicker then your average snickerdoodle recipe. Perfect for Christmas or in a lunchbox. Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies Course Dessert Cuisine American Ingredients 1 cup softened Butter 1 cup + 3 tbsp Sugar divided 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 2 3/4 cup Flour 2 tsp Cream of Tartar 1 tsp Baking Soda 1/4 tsp Salt 3 tsp Cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Leave eggs sitting at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Mix butter, 1 cup sugar, brown sugar and eggs thoroughly in a large bowl. Inn a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients into butter mixture. Do not overmix. Chill dough for at least 1 hour. Chill an ungreased baking sheet for 15 minutes. In a small flat bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon. Form dough into shape of roughly of 1 1/2 "Tater Tot" Gently roll ...

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE SHOTS Mexican Chocolate Shots, an easy Mexican recipe for Cinco de Mayo or anytime that has chocolate liqueur, amaretto, and pinnacle vodka. Mexican Chocolate Shots All the flavors of Mexican chocolate in a cocktail - chocolate, almond, and cinnamon! Course Cocktail Cuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 5 minutes Yield 2 Author Snappy Gourmet - Lisa Huff Ingredients 2 tablespoons Godiva Chocolate Liqueur 1 tablespoon Disaronno Amaretto 1 tablespoon Pinnacle Atomoic Hots Vodka 2-4 tablespoons Chocolate (or regular) Whipped Cream Ground cinnamon Instructions Mix together Chocolate Liqueur, Amaretto, and Vodka. Pour into 2 shot glasses. Top shots with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon as desired. Recipe Notes SNAPPY TIPS: Turn these shots into cocktails by doubling the ingredients and adding a little milk (or cream or half-and-half). SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: I used Godiva's Original Chocolate Liqueur, but you can substitute any variety. full recipe: https:/...

CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF This super cheesy Cheddar Cheeseburger Meatloaf is studded with melty nuggets of cheddar, and topped with a tangy tomato-mustard sauce.  Pictured with Fluffy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes and green beans. CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF Keyword easy, Main Dish Total Cost $7.31 recipe / $1.83 serving Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 50 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes Servings 2 slices each INGREDIENTS MEATLOAF 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs $0.06 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05 3/4 tsp salt $0.03 1 large egg $0.27 1/2 cup minced onion $0.16 4 oz. sharp cheddar $0.85 1 lb. ground beef (85/15) $5.29 GLAZE 1/2 cup ketchup $0.41 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.04 1 tsp yellow mustard $0.03 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce $0.02 INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl stir together the breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the egg. Finely mince the onion. Roughly chop the cheddar cheese...

INSTANT POT SPAGHETTI Instant Pot Spaghetti – The easiest spaghetti recipe ever! A quick recipe for spaghetti made right in the instant pot. Get a family favorite meal on the table even faster on busy nights! Instant Pot Spaghetti Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Servings: 6 Calories: 221 kcal Author: Nichole Ingredients 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef 1/2 Teaspoon EACH Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning 1 Pound Spaghetti Noodles 1 (24 Ounce) Jar Spaghetti Sauce 36 Ounces Water, 1 1/2 Jars 1 (14.5 Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes Instructions Set the Instant Pot to saute' and add the ground beef. Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasonings. Cook the meat and seasonings, breaking the meat up until it's completely browned. Turn the Instant Pot off. Drain any excess grease from meat if necessary. Break the spaghetti in half and place on top of meat in the Instant Pot. Pour over the spaghetti...

Vegan Mushroom Pasta with Spinach (easy recipe) A quick recipe for Vegan Mushroom Pasta with Spinach. This pasta dish is delicious, healthy and easy to make. It’s ready in only 15 minutes and makes a perfect simple dinner or lunch. Vegan Mushroom Pasta with Spinach (easy recipe) Vorbereitungszeit 5 mins Arbeitszeit 5 mins Gericht: Hauptgericht, Lunch & Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish Portionen: 4 servings Autor: Bianca Zapatka Zutaten 14 oz (gluten-free) pasta of choice (400 g) 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 3 cloves of garlic minced 14 oz mushrooms (400 g) sliced 10,5 oz baby spinach (300 g) fresh approx. 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or plant-based cream*) 1-2 tbsp soy sauce (optional) salt & pepper to taste 2 tsp lime juice (optional) parsley chopped (optional) yeast flakes or vegan parmesan (optional) topping: 5 tbsp pine nuts Anleitungen Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Toast the pine nuts in a small pan without additional oil. Then remove ...

Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with fudgey brownie layer at the bottom, ooey gooey pecan pie filling in the center and buttery cream cheese topping, hidden like molten lava under the amazing thin layer of sweet flakes, is out of this world! It’s totally amazing combo of flavor and texture, as well! Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Prep Time: 20 Cook Time: 70 Yield: 12 Category: Desserts Method: Bake Cuisine: American Description Gooey butter cake is very rich, sweet and velvety cake with crispy top layer of crust and molten lava in the center. Although, this cake looks like a gooey mess, it’s melt-in-your-mouth-goooood!! Ingredients Bottom Layer: 1 box (18 oz.) brownie mix 1 egg ½ cup unsalted butter-melted water (if needed) Pecan Pie Filling: 3 eggs 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup ¼ cup salted butter- melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups pecans-coarsely chopped Top Layer: 8 oz. cream cheese-soften...

Slow Cooker Meatloaf Recipe With fall almost here this Slow Cooker Meatloaf Recipe is going to become a weekly meal in our house. This past weekend I was asking the family what they would like for dinner and everyone was wanting meatloaf. I was excited as it allows me to stretch my ground beef further which saves me $$’s. Plus I could use my slow cooker and not heat up the kitchen (a big plus). Meatloaf is one of my favorite comfort foods especially when fall arrives. Ingredients 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef or Ground Turkey 2 Eggs 3/4 cup Milk 2/3 cup Bread Crumbs 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Dried Minced Onions 1/2 tsp Sage 1/4 cup Ketchup 2 tbsp Brown Sugar 1 tsp Mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 lb Carrots 1 1/2 lb Potatoes Instructions Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add milk, bread crumbs, onion salt and sage and mix well. Crumble ground meat into mixture and mix well. Form into a loaf to sit in the middle of your slow cooker. Peel potatoes and carrots; cut into 1" chunks and place around meat l...

Creamy Tuscan Spaghetti with Jumbo Scallops This Creamy Tuscan Spaghetti with Jumbo Scallops is a simple seafood recipe in the most delicious creamy sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach! Author: Dan  Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 30 minutes  Total Time: 45 minutes  Yield: 6 servings  Category: pasta  Method: stove top Ingredients 2 pounds jumbo scallops, seasoned with salt and pepper on each side 4 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3/4 cup white wine 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water 2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 small jar sliced sun dried tomatoes (drained but reserve the oil) 1 pound spaghetti fresh black pepper and chopped fresh parsley for garnish Instructions Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter together with the oil in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium high heat. Add the seasoned scallops to the pan and let...

SPINACH MUSHROOM AND FETA CRUSTLESS QUICHE This easy, tasty Spinach Mushroom and Feta Crustless Quiche is low on carbs and big on flavor. This veggie-filled breakfast will keep you full and happy. SPINACH MUSHROOM AND FETA CRUSTLESS QUICHE Keyword Breakfast, gluten free, Low Carb Total Cost $6.19 recipe / $1.03 serving Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS 8 oz button mushrooms $1.99 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08 10 oz box frozen spinach, thawed $1.09 4 large eggs $0.83 1 cup milk $0.39 2 oz feta cheese $0.87 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated $0.39 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella $0.50 Salt and pepper to taste $0.05 INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Squeeze the excess moisture from the thawed spinach. Rinse any dirt or debris from the mushrooms, then slice thinly. Mince the garlic. Add the mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a non-skillet spritzed lightly with non-stick spray (or a splash of cooking oil). Sauté the mushrooms and ga...

Easy Keto Ranch Dressing Ranch dressing is extremely easy to make and so much better than the store-bought version. It tastes better and doesn't have any unhealthy additives and preservatives. It's ready in just a few minutes and you can keep it in the fridge for up to a week. I didn't use any buttermilk to make this dressing even more keto-friendly. I like using it in salads or as a dip for vegetables and crispy chicken drumsticks. You will never need to buy the bottled version again! Hands-on 5 minutes Overall 5 minutes Nutritional values (per serving, 1/4 cup) Total Carbs 1.7 grams Fiber 0.3 grams Net Carbs 1.4 grams Protein 0.9 grams Fat 25.1 grams of which Saturated 6.8 grams Calories 233 kcal Magnesium and potassium trace Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (2.3%), protein (1.6%), fat (96.1%) Ingredients (makes ~ 1 1/4 cup, 4-6 servings) 1/4 cup sour cream (58 g/ 2 oz) 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (60 ml) 1/2 cup mayonnaise (you can make your own) (110 g/ 3.9 oz)...

CHEESY ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE – KETO RECIPE You’re going to love this easy zucchini casserole! Deliciously cheesy, low in carbs and keto friendly, this zucchini bake makes a wonderful summer side dish that even the kids will love. A great way to use up that bounty of summer squash. You have to laugh, because this zucchini casserole recipe was born of absolute necessity. The necessity of having too much zucchini and not enough ideas of what to do with it! My fellow gardeners, does this happen to you too? Right around this time every year, I start drowning in the long green summer squash. Every year, I have one monster plant that produces and produces and produces. And beside it is a smaller plant that produces and produces and produces. Within the past 2 days, I have harvest 7 large zucchini and I am passing them out to strangers on the street. I am not kidding. Sometimes I leave a box of them on the street corner and by late afternoon, they are all gone. Things grow big here in Oregon. It’...

Husband’s Delight Casserole {A Family Favorite} This post may contain affiliate links. Read my privacy policy. COMFORT FOOD· MAKE AHEAD MEALS Lasagna meets beef stroganoff in this recipe. Once you find out the history behind this dish, you’ll see that it really is Husband’s Delight Casserole! The Date: July 4th weekend, 2000 The Setting: A tiny little 2 bedroom apartment located in Southeast North Carolina. “Are you sure you don’t want to go out to eat tonight?” Husband Man asked as he watched me slip out of my black high heel shoes. I gave him a look of exhaustion as I walked into our tiny little bedroom. I proceeded to change out of my work clothes, into a pair of jeans and a snug t-shirt and replied: “I had a really long day at work and the last thing I feel like doing is jumping back into the car, driving to a restaurant, and waiting an hour to eat dinner. I’d rather make something here.” He glanced at me with a hesitant look as he answered, “Ok. Then we’ll eat dinner here...