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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 […]
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup for Two
A Simple, Perfect Tomato Soup Recipe This roasted tomato soup recipe makes two large servings of soup, and is the perfect way to make great use of those remaining summer tomatoes. This takes the incredible, simple flavor of roasted tomatoes, and transforms it into a creamy, comforting soup for two. The key is to roast […]
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Avocado
A Whole New Take on the Breakfast Sandwich This breakfast grilled cheese is good for breakfast, or lunch, or whenever you’re craving it. It’s made with bacon, egg, cheese, and avocado, and it’s delicious! This is grilled cheese #3 in our Fall 2020 Grilled Cheese Series. Scroll to the bottom to see the other grilled cheese […]
Baked Pear and Apple Sparkling Sangria
Your New Favorite Fall Sangria. This sparkling fall sangria is here just in time for the cooler weather. It’s a step up from your typical fresh fruit sangrias, because the pears and apples are roasted. It offers a warm, comforting note to the sangria, and it’s so delicious. When we lived in North Carolina, we […]
Apple, Cheddar, Bacon & Arugula Grilled Cheese
An Awesome Grilled Cheese Recipe for Fall. Here it is! Grilled cheese recipe number two in my Gourmet Grilled Cheese Series that is running from September – October this year. This apple, cheddar, bacon & arugula grilled cheese is another favorite, and it’s here just in time for that cooler weather. What makes this grilled […]
Loaded Buffalo Tots
Cruncy, spicy, bold and awesome. Tater tots coated in buffalo sauce, drizzled with ranch (or blue cheese), and topped with bacon and green onion.
Turkey Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Easy, Delicious Grilled Cheese for Two If you’re new here, we love comfort food. Pastas, soups, sliders … as long as it’s packed with flavor and fun to make, it will most likely make an appearance on this blog. 🙂 This turkey pesto grilled cheese recipe is as easy as it gets, but also way more […]
Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread
Quick & Easy Garlic Bread for Two Want to pin this for later? Click here! This cheesy garlic bread recipe steps it up a notch by using roasted garlic butter (which is heaven), and gooey, melty cheese. Roasted garlic is the easiest thing in the world to make – and I have a link coming […]
Spicy Philly Cheesesteaks with Jalapeños
A spicy twist on the Philly Cheesesteak. This spicy Philly Cheesesteak is seriously one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. The FIRST post on A Flavor Journal was actually this Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich recipe. (I honestly recommend clicking it just because the difference in photos between it and this post are pretty comical!) How […]
Mini Funfetti Cake Stacks
The cutest Confetti Cake Recipe Funfetti cake / confetti cake is the epitome of celebration cake! This particular recipe is a very small version of homemade funfetti sheet cake that is packed with colorful sprinkles, then cut down into little tiny cakes. It’s very similar to my Mini Carrot Cake Stacks from a couple of […]
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greek yogurt caesar dressing (healthier caesar)
lightened up caesar dressing Greek yogurt caesar dressing is the one recipe I’ve made the most throughout my blogging career, yet I’ve never posted it. I’ve shot it like ten times, started about five drafts, but for some reason, I never made it official. Now greek yogurt caesar dressing may not be the most elegant […]
bacon, cheddar, & chicken risotto + wine pairings
A delicious chicken risotto recipe, plus all of the flavors. Trust me on this one. Pair with an oak chard, a fruit-forward red, or a juicy Beaujolais.
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup for Two
A Simple, Perfect Tomato Soup Recipe This roasted tomato soup recipe makes two large servings of soup, and is the perfect way to make great use of those remaining summer tomatoes. This takes the incredible, simple flavor of roasted tomatoes, and transforms it into a creamy, comforting soup for two. The key is to roast […]
lemon asparagus risotto with prosciutto
lemon, prosciutto, & asparagus risotto Risotto number five (of the risotto series on the blog) has arrived! This lemon asparagus risotto starts like a basic risotto: olive oil, onions, arborio rice, a splash of white wine, and chicken broth. But then, asparagus, lemon juice, prosciutto, and mascarpone transform it into a gorgeous flavor and textural […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caramelized Onion, Bacon, and Parmesan Risotto
Risotto with so much flavor. The risotto series continues with this (insanely delicious) caramelized onion, bacon, and parmesan risotto. Caramelized onions are a game-changer for so many simple dishes, so why not risotto? If you’ve never made caramelized onions, now. is. your. time. It’s so easy to do, and it’s relatively therapeutic. Just thinly slice […]