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Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup
An Easy, Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe. This chicken tortilla soup recipe is a year-round favorite! Most of my recipes are small-batch-versions for just two people, but this soup recipe makes about four total servings. It’s one of those soups that can be refrigerated overnight, and tastes even better the next day. So why not […]
Sparkling Pomegranate Gin and Juice Cocktail
An Awesome Pomegranate Cocktail with Sparkling Wine! ‘Tis the season for cheers-ing, boozing, eating, and living your best life. There are a few festive cocktails on the blog, but this one is the ultimate holiday cheer of cocktails. There’s pomegranate juice (so it’s clearly healthy, too), gin (or vodka!), grapefruit juice, rosemary maple syrup, and sparkling […]
Small Batch Loaded Mashed Potatoes
All the goodness of a loaded baked potato, but in mashed form. These loaded mashed potatoes are easy, packed with flavor, and a great side dish for date night in. This recipe makes two cups of mashed potatoes, which is great for 2-3 servings! Eat them with steak, grilled pork chops or chicken, or even […]
Small Batch Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes
A Deliciously Fancy Small Batch Cupcake Recipe I’ve tested this recipe a LOT lately, and Mark couldn’t be happier. 🙂 This is an easy cupcake recipe (with bourbon!) that makes FOUR chocolate cupcakes. It’s so perfect for dessert on date night, or if you’re having a couple of your favorite people over! Ingredients for Bourbon […]
Creamy, Cheesy Corn with Midwest Dairy
This content has been sponsored by Inmar Intelligence and Midwest Dairy. All opinions are mine alone. #UndeniablyDairy #gotmilkrecipe The holidays are getting closer! It’s finally starting to cool down here in the Midwest, and all I can think about is comfort food, decorating my house for the holidays, and cooking way more than I probably […]
Buttery Small Batch Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, Buttery Mashed Potatoes for Two ‘Tis the season for mashed potatoes! This easy recipe for mashed potatoes makes the perfect amount for 2-3 servings. A lot of us are doing scaled down versions of the holidays this year, so this recipe is a perfect side dish for two people. It makes two cups of […]
Small Batch Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Fresh Green Bean Casserole for a Smaller Crowd. *post and recipe originally published on Nov. 22, 2016. Both were updated on Nov. 10, 2020.* I originally posted this recipe four years ago for Thanksgiving, and it’s been a consistent favorite on the blog! But as I’ve furthered my food knowledge, I wanted to give this […]
Small Batch Beer Pizza Dough
An easy pizza dough recipe for one pizza. I’m guilty of ordering pizza from local pizza places … like … a LOT. But after testing this small batch pizza dough recipe quite a few times, it’s going to be a regular in my house! This pizza dough is thick and chewy, and makes a perfect […]
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas for Two
An Easy Beef Quesadilla Recipe! This “beefy quesadilla” recipe was the fourth recipe that I ever posted on A Flavor Journal! Needless to say, it was time for a glow up! Although the photos are much better than they used to be, I actually decided to simplify the recipe list a bit. This recipe now […]
Garlic Butter Chicken Parmesan & Brussels Sprouts Orzo with Kinder’s® Master Salt
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KindersAtWalmart I’ve been developing a chicken parmesan recipe for a couple of years now, but never really pulled the trigger on publishing a final version. I feel like a lot of chicken parmesan recipes (while all delicious), all tend […]
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simple + spicy tomato soup
easy and delicious tomato soup Making tomato soup warms the soul. Keeping things simple also warms the soul. This simple tomato soup is the best of both worlds, and it’s perfect for a cozy night in on the couch … paired with your favorite grilled cheese, of course. I use San Marzano tomatoes for this […]
queso fundido + chorizo recipe
Since it’s comfort food season, and it’s always cheese season, chorizo queso fundido is on repeat in my house. It’s best to share with friends, because it’s seriously just a ton of gooey, delicious cheese melted with spicy chorizo, jalapenos, onions, and garlic. Serve it with homemade guacamole and salsa on the side, too! what is […]
Oven-Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Pesto
Bruschetta with Melted Mozzarella, in fact. That title gives away this entire bruschetta recipe. This one is way overdue, because I’ve been making variations of this for the last five years. Bruschetta is such a crowd pleaser, and it’s so easy to make. This bruschetta with mozzarella is even better than the rest. Loosely based upon […]
chicken fried rice
easy and delicious chicken fried rice! Chicken fried rice is one of my favorite indulgences. It’s also one of those meals you can order out, and it’s still delicious when you reheat it for lunch / dinner the following day. But why rely on takeout when you can make an insanely delicious version for yourself at […]
small batch spicy shrimp risotto (for two)
How many variations of risotto can we make together? The answer is as many as we want, because risotto is LIFE. Risotto is kind of like pizza, or pasta, or whatever Italian-inspired comfort food fits your mood. It’s incredibly versatile, loves all types of meats and vegetables, and offers an elegant touch to dinner. This […]
Sausage and Bacon Cheesy Baked Gnocchi
The Best (and Easiest!) Cheesy Baked Gnocchi. I’ve made a few baked gnocchi recipes before, but this one is easily our new favorite. If you have a cast iron pan, or a pan that can safely transfer to the oven, this recipe is going to be a dream. I recently found a package of miniature […]
spicy ricotta baked meatballs :: small batch recipe
what can I make with leftover ricotta cheese? SPICY RICOTTA BAKED MEATBALLS Ricotta is one of those ingredients that I get for one recipe, and then it goes to die in my refrigerator. But why? Ricotta is so delicious! There’s no reason it shouldn’t be used in its entirety. So, in hopes to change my […]
spicy tuna tartare + avocado stacks
spicy tuna tartare recipe I’ve made spicy tuna tartare for Mark and myself countless times, and I swear it gets better with each attempt. We like our tuna tartare to be spicy, so I always add some sriracha to the tuna itself AND into the sauce that I drizzle on top of the tuna and […]