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Bacon, Cheddar, and Chicken Risotto (with Wine Pairings)

October 12, 2021

Creamy Chorizo and Spinach Pasta

September 16, 2021

Tomato + Goat Cheese Orzo with Fresh Herbs

August 18, 2021

Spicy Baja Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

August 17, 2021

Crispy, Boozy Pork Carnitas

August 9, 2021

Kansas Beef Marinated Flank Steak and Vegetable Hash

April 23, 2021

Date Night Slow Cooker Short Ribs for Two

February 25, 2021

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup for Two

September 17, 2020

Easy Date Night Bolognese Sauce

July 29, 2020

Oven-Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Pesto

July 25, 2020

BLT Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Arugula

June 27, 2020

spicy ricotta baked meatballs :: small batch recipe

May 21, 2020

Latest ‘Grams

GUESS WHAT?! @kasimjhardaway and I are hosting our

GUESS WHAT?! @kasimjhardaway and I are hosting our *first ever* Holiday Cooking Bootcamp in partnership with @mychinet ! There will be 3 virtual classes just in time for the holidays, and we couldn't be more excited!

Class One: Wednesday, Oct. 20th > Cheesy Garlic Party Bread, Edible Chocolate Pinecones & a sparkling grapefruit + thyme cocktail 🍾

Class Two: Wednesday, Nov. 3rd > Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Browned Butter, Bacon-Infused Cheesy Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan & Herb Roasted Carrots 🥕

Class Three: Wednesday, Nov. 10 > Stuffed Cornish Hens & a bourbon-based cocktail 🥃

All classes start @ 6:00 p.m., and you can sign up for any of them by visiting airsubs.com/pros/kasim-sara (or visit the link in my bio). It's going to be such a good time, and we can't wait to see you there!

#MyChinet #MyChinetPartner

Roasted Tomato Soup ... for two people. Yes. It's

Roasted Tomato Soup ... for two people. Yes. It's #soupseason ... (the best season, because it coincides with crockpot season.)

I use 3 large Roma tomatoes for this recipe, but you can use 12 ounces of your favorite tomatoes. They roast for about 30 minutes, then get mixed in with onions, garlic, chicken (or vegetable) broth, brown sugar, greek seasoning, dried basil, and half & half or heavy cream. Grab the full recipe right here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/creamy-roasted-tomato-soup-for-two/ or through my bio!

It’s cozy, comforting, and the perfect way to usher in the cool(ish) weather this weekend.

In unrelated news, keep an eye out for a super exciting announcement later today in my feed. 🤩

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I got up at 6:30 this morning to *finally* finish

I got up at 6:30 this morning to *finally* finish updating this Chicken, Bacon & Cheddar Risotto post (& photos!). Let me deep dive into this freaking awesome gem of an Americanized risotto recipe real quick:

It's PERFECT for two people. It takes about 45 minutes. Use good bacon, good cheddar, and rotisserie chicken (if you don't feel like grilling chicken.). Honestly, risotto is not hard. I promise. There are step-by-step photos for the entire thing right here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/bacon-chicken-farmhouse-cheddar-risotto/ so go be a badass and make some this week!

There's also wine pairings, so you can get fancy:

🍷🍷
> Chardonnay (easy to find, affordable, toasty)
> Beaujolais (light red, good fruit, food friendly)
> Pinot Noir (look for a light Willamette Valley option for light-bodied, good acidity, food friendly deliciousness)

enjoy your hump day! 🐪

xx Sara

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Small batch bourbon chocolate cupcakes in less tha

Small batch bourbon chocolate cupcakes in less than thirty minutes.

The recipe makes FOUR cupcakes, which is perfect for you to share a couple (or not). There's a delicious maple / toasted walnut topping that piles on top of the chocolate frosting for extra crunch and flavor. 🥰

Grab the recipe right here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/small-batch-bourbon-chocolate-cupcakes/ or through the link in my bio. There's a video for this one, too. (I made this recipe like a dozen times last year when I was developing it, so I had ample opportunity to actually record a video!)

I hope you have an awesome week. It finally feels like FALL here, so I am already super happy. 🍁 And it's super gloomy today, so you know I'm shooting all of the recipes! (Like an update for my roasted garlic cheesy bread, a carbonara pasta recipe for two, and update to my spiced pear syrup, and an update for spicy garlic infused vodka [for bloody Marys]).

What are you excited about this week?

#bourbonchocolate #aflavorjournal #chocolatecupcakes #bourboncupcakes #smallbatch #smallbatchbaking #bakingfortwo #bakingtherapy #cupcakerecipe #chocolatecupcakerecipe #cupcakesfortwo #smallbatchcupcakes #fallcupcakes #toastedwalnuts #recipevideo #f52grams #foodblogfeed #foodtographyschool #kcfoodblogger #kcblogger #sweetsfortwo #dessertsfortwo #deliciouscupcakes #imsomartha #deliciousaf #cupacakeseason #bakingseason #itsfinallyfall #cupcakerecipe

Small batch green bean casserole (from scratch) is

Small batch green bean casserole (from scratch) is a recipe that I revamped and reshot last year, and it's even BETTER than before.

So this recipe makes about four servings, and takes 45 minutes to make (but 25 minutes of that is oven time).

If you're having a smaller gathering for the holidays this year, definitely save this recipe. Grab it here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/gourmet-green-bean-casserole/ or through the link in my bio!

#greenbeancasserole #greenbeans #holidaysides #foodfortwo #aflavorjournal #foodblogfeed #f52grams #thefeedfeed #feedfeed #comfortfoodsides #sidedishes #greenbeanrecipe #smallbatch #thanksgivingsides #kcfoodblogger #kcblogger #recipedeveloper #foodstylist #kcfoodie #vegetablesides #fromscratch #inmykitchen #imsomartha #recipesthatreallywork #foodtographyschool #delciousaf #

Date night bolognese in under an hour. You want it

Date night bolognese in under an hour. You want it, you need it, so save it for this weekend! 🍝

My recipe uses ground beef and Italian sausage, as well as the traditional celery/carrot/onion heavenly trio, garlic, necessary spices like basil and oregano, whole milk, red wine, and marinara sauce (such as @raoshomemade ) to cut down on cooking time while still delivering big on flavor.

Of course, you can let this simmer for three hours and really do yourself a favor. Or you can cut that down to 45 minutes and it is STILL delicious. Use bucatini or pappardelle noodles to really soak up all of the delicious, saucy goodness.

🍷 pair this bolognese with ::

> barbera (affordable, perfect with tomato-based sauces, freaking delicious)
> chianti (easy to find, also great with tomato-based sauces, great with cozy dinners in general)
> carignan (something new to try, affordable, food friendly)

this recipe makes enough for about four servings, because it reheats REALLY well and tastes even better the next day. 😄 grab it here >> https://aflavorjournal.com/easy-date-night-bolognese-sauce/

cheers! xx

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