Well, hello 2018! Can we just talk about WHERE IN THE WORLD 2017 WENT?! I feel like I blinked, and it was gone. For me, the new year is always a simple reminder of how precious time is, and to truly appreciate every single day. Super sappy, I know. *sips wine, wipes my tears* KIDDING….
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Spaghetti Squash Aglio E Olio with Sausage and Kale
My friends, the struggle is real. My heart says pasta, and my diet says wine no. This is one of my favorite lightened up versions of aglio e olio to make. And in my opinion, it’s just. as. satisfying. Is it because there’s three pounds a [very generous] cup of cheese in it? Maybe. And…
Fresh Basil and Garlic Pesto
Hi, do you have a second? Because I am in dire need of professing my love for fresh basil pesto. Basil period. But when you basically turn basil into a condiment, I’m all over it. You’re biggest cheerleader, loudest fan. Because basil pesto is so delicious on literally everything – you cannot go wrong: pasta, pizza,…
Creamy Tomato Soup with Bacon & Cheddar
If you’re questioning whether the sous chef and I are even eating solid foods anymore (between this, the pumpkin bisque, french onion soup, chicken chili, and wine, of course — wait, can you eat wine? I mean, if I could, I would, so we’ll leave that right there), the answer is… questionable. But it apparently…
Chicken Marsala with Sage & Mushrooms
So I could drink the Marsala wine sauce… but don’t be like me. Put the sauce on your chicken. Because it’s the right thing to do. You might choose to use an inappropriate amount of sauce on your chicken – and that’s okay. This is a judgment-free zone. This is actually one of my favorite weeknight…
Hot Caramelized Onion & Garlic Dip with Parmesan
We may have eaten our weight in creamy, cheesy onion dip (#noregrets, #yolo). It’s not like beach season is around the corner my friends, so you have full permission to be a glutton here. Come on, cold weather + Sunday football calls for some seriously cozy game day food. So, uh, yes – I’ll take a…