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Grilled Romaine Wedge Salad for Two
An Awesome Wedge Salad Recipe with a Twist Wedge salads are wonderful, especially if you love blue cheese and bacon. Typically, a wedge salad is served as a wedge of iceberg lettuce, but we are taking a different approach with this recipe! For this particular wedge salad, we’re going to use a “wedge” or romaine […]
Creamy Canned Refried Black Beans
Creamy refried black beans are the ideal side dish for any Tex-Mex dinner. Loaded with some garlic and a hint of heat, these are sure to be a hit!
Kansas Beef Marinated Flank Steak and Vegetable Hash
An easy, lighter, flank steak dinner packed with roasted vegetables. This post is sponsored by Kansas Beef. All opinions are my own. Spring is here, and you know what that means! Warm weather, patio parties, and lots of grilling. I teamed up with Kansas Beef to make this easy, super delicious grilled flank steak recipe […]
Creamy Parmesan Risotto for Two
Classic, creamy parmesan risotto for two is the perfect side dish for any date night at home. Enjoy with roasted meats or veggies!
Date Night Slow Cooker Short Ribs for Two
A Small Batch Short Rib Recipe for Two. I had so much fun testing this recipe over and over. 🙂 This recipe makes just enough for two people to share, and they are the most decadent, melt-in-your-mouth, comforting date night short ribs ever. Every time I tested this recipe, the results have been absolutely delicious. […]
Steakhouse Caesar Dressing for Two
Traditional Caesar Salad Dressing from Scratch Caesar salad is probably my all-time favorite way to start a meal at any steakhouse (besides a dirty martini). 🙂 I just can’t get enough of the crispy romaine lettuce, the copious amounts of Parmesan, the crunchy croutons, and of course … the decadent, creamy Caesar dressing. This recipe […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Kansas Beef Marinated Flank Steak and Vegetable Hash
An easy, lighter, flank steak dinner packed with roasted vegetables. This post is sponsored by Kansas Beef. All opinions are my own. Spring is here, and you know what that means! Warm weather, patio parties, and lots of grilling. I teamed up with Kansas Beef to make this easy, super delicious grilled flank steak recipe […]
Bacon, Cheddar, and Chicken Risotto (with 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.
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 […]
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 […]
BLT Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Arugula
basically, the best mini BLT sandwiches. When tomatoes are ripe and juicy, it doesn’t get much better than making a perfect BLT. These little BLT sliders are super easy to put together, but they’ve got a delicious twist: caramelized onions, and arugula. There’s a step-by-step guide right here for caramelized onions. (If you’re making more than […]
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 […]
Small Batch Barbacoa (in the Slow Cooker)
Spicy, Small Batch Barbacoa with Wine Pairings! Slow cooker barbacoa is a solid recipe to keep in your back pocket. This small batch version uses only 1.5 pounds of beef, and makes the perfect amount for a smaller household! What is Barbacoa? Barbacoa is the word from which “barbecue” was born. It’s basically a traditional […]