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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 […]
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 […]
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shredded chicken caesar lettuce wraps
As promised, here is the first recipe to use with the greek yogurt caesar dressing. It’s so easy to throw together, and it’s’ also delicious. Make the greek yogurt caesar dressing for salads some night, then use the leftover dressing for these lettuce wraps a couple of nights later. I also make my own toasted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
spicy tuna tartare nachos
spicy tuna tartare in nacho form I have a mild obsession with spicy tuna. If you share a similar enthusiasm, you also need to check out this spicy tuna tartare + avocado stacks recipe. In the meantime, these spicy tuna tartare nachos will more than satisfy your cravings. First, the wonton chips are baked, so […]
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 […]