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Ground Turkey Bolognese layered over spaghetti in a pasta bowl, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and a leaf of basil.
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August 22, 2024

Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese

Looking for a delicious & healthy Bolognese using ground turkey?   If you are a meat eater, you would probably agree that ground beef has more flavor than ground turkey.  However, the red wine and extra seasoning in this recipe bring this ground turkey Bolognese to life, making it super tasty.  I like to make this when the kids are yelling for pasta and I'm trying to be healthy! Turkey Bolognese…
Mixed berry cobbler prepared on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla icecream, on a woven placemat and a backdrop of red and white checked tablecloth
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July 22, 2024

Mixed Berry Cobbler

If you need a quick and easy dessert, this mixed berry cobbler is perfect!  With a blend of your favorite seasonal fresh berries and a flavorful crust on top, you and your guests will love this sweet treat.  This cobbler is suited for summertime family gatherings, as it serves a small dinner group. Truth be told, I have never been a fruity dessert person.  However, I was introduced to a…
Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese pizza prepared on a wood board ready for serving
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July 11, 2024

Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Pizza

If you love a sweet and salty flavor combination, this fig prosciutto goat cheese pizza is for you. This easy recipe is great for an appetizer shared with friends or for a light meal.  We love this pizza during summertime out on the patio and hope you do too! Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Pizza Ingredients You can make your own pizza dough, use premade pizza crust, or even pita bread. …
A freshly prepared espresso martini in a martini glass. The martini has a frothy finish on top and is garnished with a few espresso beans.
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July 4, 2024

Espresso Martini

This espresso martini is a perfect drink for coffee lovers and special occasions. A blend of coffee and vanilla flavors with a smooth buttery finish you will love to sip with friends. I had my first espresso martini experience on a girls' trip to Savannah, Georgia.  Although I am not sure the town is particularly known for this sophisticated drink, the experts at Public Kitchen on Liberty Street know how…
Sopapilla Cheesecake bar on a plate, sprinkled with cinnamon and ready to eat.
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June 19, 2024

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

If you need an easy dessert idea, these sopapilla cheesecake bars are a delicious crowd-pleaser!  I have made these sweet, creamy delights when taking dessert to a friend's for dinner or just to have around for my kids and their friends during play dates.  This is a great recipe to make with kids also, as it is simple and they love the final product.   Sopapilla Cheesecake Bar Ingredients The…
Baby back ribs falling off the bone
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June 5, 2024

Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

We love these easy oven-baked baby back ribs, as the result is flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat every time. This is a great recipe for special occasions in the spring and summer months. The Baby Back Rib Ingredients This recipe calls for 2 racks of baby back ribs.  If you shop at the butcher counter, you can ask them to remove the membrane on the backside of the ribs or remove it…
Walnut Pesto Pasta prepared on a plate
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May 23, 2024

Walnut Pesto with Pasta

If you are looking for a hearty twist on your typical pesto, you must try this Walnut Pesto with Pasta recipe.  It is a simple dish that brings big, unique flavor and texture.  Even if you wouldn't consider yourself a walnut or olive fan...you may just fall in love with this dish. Walnut Pesto with Pasta Ingredients The ingredient list is short for this recipe.  For the pesto, you will…
Grilled chickenbreast on a platter with some other grilled vegetables and meat in the background
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May 2, 2024

Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade

This is a favorite simple marinade for grilled chicken that is also versatile.  We love it for grilled chicken as a main course, in a salad, and even on a sandwich.  It evolved from experiments over the years, from ingredients in my kitchen. Often, when I do not have a set meal plan, but I have meat thawed and ready, making a simple marinade is my go-to.  It doesn't take…
Chicken enchiladas prepared in an iron skillet garnished with cilantro
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April 25, 2024

Iron Skillet Chicken Enchiladas

This Iron Skillet Chicken Enchilada recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that we love.  It has a smokey rich flavor that is unique and that everyone in the family enjoys. Typically, we are both suckers for green sauce-style enchiladas.  Tomatillos all the way!  This love dates back to our college days, when we both fell for the creamy tomatillo-style enchiladas by frequenting Chuy's or the Hula Hut on Lake Austin. …
A piece of chocolate cake on a white cake stand. Cinnamon sticks lay in a heart shaped blue bowl next to the cake stand.
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April 10, 2024

Best Chocolate Cake Ever

This cake is my absolute favorite and has been my preferred birthday cake since I was a child!  It has the perfect combination of light chocolate cake with a rich, velvety icing.  You can bake it like a Texas Sheet Cake or in a regular 9X13 glass baking dish. Either way it is delicious!   Best Chocolate Cake Ever Ingredients From the pantry, you will need all-purpose flour, sugar, baking…