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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 […]
crunchy chicken tostada stacks
An Easy Stacked Tostada Recipe! Crunchy chicken tostada stacks are a new favorite around here. They’re insanely easy to make, they’re delicious, and you can make them to fit your exact tastes. I like mine with some spicy black beans, melty cheese, and hot salsa. 🙂 Another bonus in this recipe is the use of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
loaded avocado chicken salad
This stuff is NO joke. I call it loaded avocado chicken salad for a few reasons: It’s loaded with fresh herbs. It’s loaded with not one, but THREE creamy base ingredients : avocado, greek yogurt, and just a touch of mayo. There’s ALSO crunchy almonds, a dash of hot sauce, organic rotisserie chicken, and more spices. […]
cacio e pepe + shallots : a small batch recipe
you fancy Cacio e pepe is one of my top three favorite pasta dishes of all time. It’s simple, to the point, and packed with luscious texture and flavor. The last restaurant I worked at made an incredible cacio e pepe, but they added a slight twist : shallots. Oh! And a sous vide poached egg […]
spicy shrimp tacos + sour cream cilantro sauce
small batch spicy shrimp tacos Yeah, it’s official. I’m obsessed with small batch spicy shrimp tacos. But I feel like there could be worse things, right? Last week, I took full advantage of Taco Tuesday. We stopped into this quaint little restaurant in Pinehurst for lunch, and the place was packed. Apparently they have […]
fish tacos with crunchy red cabbage slaw
fish tacos! crunchy slaw! let’s eat! I think fish tacos need to be a weekly thing. They’re so incredibly easy to make, they taste absolutely delicious, and they are relatively healthy! (If you swapped a lettuce wrap for the tortilla, you’d really be in business.) Every time I make fish tacos, I seriously wonder why I don’t […]