Keeping your pantry stocked is a helpful way to always have your basic items on hand and you can avoid a lot of last-minute trips to the grocery store. Most of these items are so inexpensive so you can buy them in bulk to build up your pantry stock. Here is a list of what I think everyone needs to keep in their pantry. Dry Spices While fresh are always best when available, dry can work just as well. Whether it’s to make a rub, add to chili, stews or even soups. I always have a lot of different spices in my cabinet because I really like a lot of…
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Quick and easy delicious salad
Who doesn’t love quick and easy, especially in the summer I know once June rolls around, I hate the thought of turning on my stove. I also want to be able to enjoy as much of the Summer as I can because it goes so fast, so I don’t want to waste too much time in the kitchen. This quick and easy salad is delicious anytime of the year but a super easy dish to make whether you don’t feel like cooking, or you just need something quick and easy to bring to an impromptu BBQ. The best part is this will literally take you under 10 minutes to make…
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Want a new Thanksgiving leftovers recipe Game changer?
What to do with all the Thanksgiving leftovers. And there’s usually a ton. Now the second day you probably don’t mind all thanksgiving leftovers and you do another dinner. But by the third day of Thanksgiving leftovers, you’re probably over it. The sides are pretty much gone, and you still have a boat load of turkey. Don’t get me wrong, I like turkey, but I really come for the sides. It’s probably because I like the variety and what fun is the turkey without all the sides. This year I’ve decided to do some different things with my leftovers. And since there aren’t enough thanksgiving leftovers at this point for…
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Stuffing waffles – a simple idea for thanksgiving leftovers
In my opinion, thanksgiving just isn’t complete without stuffing. I know there are so many different variations, but I love a simple French bread stuffing. It’s so basic (said in my best Anna Delvey voice), yet it has all of the flavors of thanksgiving in every bite. Stuffing is also great for leftovers too. Just reheat and pour some gravy right on. Sometimes though, I like to do something “not basic”, and that’s making stuffing waffles. If you have a waffle iron these are simpler than making your regular breakfast waffles. All you need is some leftover stuffing. You take a cold scoopful and add right onto a nicely greased…
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This 1 simple ingredient is the best kept secret for the best mashed potatoes
Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Even when they’re bad they’re still pretty good. All you have to do is pour some gravy on em or add some salt and butter and I think they’re doable. There are so many good variations out there. But out of all the potato recipes in the world, I am going to share thee absolute BEST you will EVER have. These are an old family recipe from my Mothers aunt and they are everything. What’s so special about mashed potatoes? Let me tell you. These potatoes are one of my favorite recipes. They are the creamiest and most decadent potatoes you’re going to have. They…
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A side dish sure to be the star of your dinner table
Let’s talk about my mom’s cooking. Whatever she cooks is always done with such effort and a lot of pride. Anything she makes is always so delicious and screams home cooking. One of my favorite’s is this side dish of her Sour Cream and Onion mushrooms. Now not sure what comes to mind when I say sour cream and onion, but if you are thinking some powdery flavoring from a bag of sour cream and onion chips, believe me these are nothing like that. This decadent recipe starts with buttery sautéed onions and fresh mushrooms and is finished with lots of real creamy sour cream. We usually always have this…
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Sweet roasted garlic, you need this in your next dish
As previously discussed in my 3 simple staples in your pantry now post, I mentioned how garlic can be used in so many different ways. One of my favorite ways to use garlic is to roast it. Roasted garlic is so sweet and full of depth and this super simple technique will be a game changer for your recipes. Start by but cutting off the top of the whole clove of garlic. Just cut enough to expose the cloves and discard the tops. After you have sliced the top off you can place the whole bulb into a square of tinfoil and drizzle olive oil over the exposed clove. Lightly…
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A poor mans meal that is the ultimate comfort food
Sometimes I really miss my dad, ok, I always miss my dad. One of the things I miss the most is spending our Sundays with him at his house. My sister and I would go over and spend the day with him. He’d either order a pizza or make us dinner. It was the day that we all had free to just hang out and relax. Sometimes we’d order a pizza but a lot of times he would cook. His meals weren’t elaborate but always so delicious. One of our favorites were his budget friendly Spinach and Beans. This dish in particular was my favorite of his. Budget friendly Brothy…
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Quick and easy Olive Tapenade in under 5 minutes
Olive Tapenade is the quick and easy app you need in your life. If you love olives like I do, then you’re gonna to want to try this. I love all types of olives. The salty and savory factor makes them the perfect little snack. They could be green, black, blue cheese stuffed, Sicilian you name it, they’re all so delicious. Olives are great for salads, snacking or simple tapenades like this one. I always have black and pimento stuff olives on hand in my pantry. Now if you want to take it a step further, and get a little fancy with your olive selection, then you need to head…
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No knead to stress – anyone can make homemade pasta
Some people are really intimidated by making pasta from scratch. But making fresh homemade pasta can really be such a therapeutic experience. It is for me and it’s even something my son loves doing. What’s also great about homemade pasta making is that it’s truly not that complicated and only requires a little bit of effort. Even an inexperienced cook can pull it off. Let’s make homemade pasta I work right on my counter top. If you don’t have a good enough work surface, you can do this in a bowl or even use a food processor. There are many different recipe variations out there, from whole egg versus yolk…
