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Mongolian Beef

by Jen 60 Comments

Mongolian Beef
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Mongolian Beef that is easy to make but so good you will never want to order Chinese takeout again! Mongolian Beef bursting with wonderfully tender beef saturated in the most-lick-the-plate delicious, multidimensional sauce ever – all in a quick and easy stir fry! (Photos updated February 2019) After my wildly popular Beef and Broccoli and Mongolian Chicken recipe, I thought… 

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Filed Under: Asian & Island Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Meat Cravings Tagged With: 30 minute meal, Asian, beef, Chinese, hoisin, mirin, mongolian beef, stir fry

Manicotti

by Jen 14 Comments

Manicotti
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This stuffed Manicotti recipe is 5 STARS comfort food right in your own home!  This baked Manicotti recipe is creamy, cheesy, meaty, saucy, and deeply satisfying.  It’s stuffed with beef, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan but I’ve also included recipe variations for Cheese Manicotti, Spinach Manicotti, Chicken Manicotti etc. I’ve included everything you need… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Meat Cravings, Pasta Cravings Tagged With: Italian food, manicotti

Creamy Ham and Bean Soup (with tortellini)

by Jen 92 Comments

Creamy Ham and Bean Soup (with tortellini)
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This Ham and Bean Soup is the epitome of comfort food on your table in 30 minutes! There is Ham and Bean Soup.  Then there is Creamy Ham and Bean Soup.  Then there is Creamy Ham and Bean Soup with Tortellini which is 1000X more delicious!  This is the Best Ham and Bean Soup simmered… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Holiday Magic Cravings, Meat Cravings, Pasta Cravings, popular, Soup Cravings

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs

by Jen 26 Comments

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Korean Meatballs
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Korean Meatballs simmered in the most tantalizing rich sweet heat sauce for tender, juicy meatballs that everyone goes crazy for!  These Best Crockpot Korean Meatballs are the perfect stress-free, make-ahead appetizer for New Year’s Eve,  Game Day or any party.  These Korean Meatballs also make a delicious, easy meal with rice and veggies.  You can… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Asian & Island Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Holiday Magic Cravings, Meat Cravings, Slow Cooker Cravings

Spaghetti Bolognese

by Jen 30 Comments

Spaghetti Bolognese
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Spaghetti Bolognese that is rich and hearty, tastes like it’s been simmering for hours but is on your table in less than 30 minutes! This Spaghetti Bolongese is my easy weeknight version that skips the hours of simmering  and delivers an Italian meat sauce with BIG, bold, complex flavors in super LITTLE time!  This divine semi-homemade spaghetti sauce is a… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Meat Cravings, Pasta Cravings, Sheet Pan, One Pot Wonders & Foil Packets Cravings

Best Burger Recipe

by Jen 29 Comments

Best Burger Recipe
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The Best Burger Recipe on your table in less than 30 minutes! The Best Burgers are tender, juicy and flavorful, infused with seasonings and either topped with cheese or sandwiched in between toasted cheddar jalapeno buns. I go with the cheesy buns. I’ve included tips and tricks to make the best Homemade Burgers, How to… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Meat Cravings, Summer Cravings Tagged With: cheese, grill, hamburger, jalapeno

Pork Fajitas

by Jen 2 Comments

Pork Fajitas
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  Pork Fajitas slow cooked in honey, lime, salsa verde goodness then topped with sizzling bell peppers for outrageously easy, juicy fajitas every time. These Pork Fajitas are restaurant delicious and the best part is the slow cooker does most of the work!  They are a perfect for all those busy nights when you have just 15… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Meat Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Slow Cooker Cravings

Hawaiian Sloppy Joes

by Jen 22 Comments

Hawaiian Sloppy Joes
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These easy Sloppy Joes are smothered in the most delicious sweet and tangy Hawaiian BBQ Sauce your whole family will love and 1000X better than any can!  This sloppy Joe recipe is incredibly easy, make ahead, great for crowds and freezer friendly!   This Hawaiian Sloppy Joe recipe is not only delicious but one of… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Meat Cravings, Sheet Pan, One Pot Wonders & Foil Packets Cravings, Summer Cravings

Best Philly Cheesesteak

by Jen 54 Comments

Best Philly Cheesesteak
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The Best Philly Cheesesteak recipe made right in the comfort of your own home! This Best Philly Cheesesteak recipe boasts crazy tender, marinated steak, flavorful crisp tender bell peppers and ooey gooey cheese all sandwich in between a hoagie bun.  The incredible marinated steak and spiced mayo set these Philly Cheesesteaks worlds above other recipes and you won’t believe how easy… 

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Potstickers

by Jen 4 Comments

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Homemade Potstickers are easier than you might think and taste better than your favorite restaurant! These Potstickers are stuffed with flavorful, juicy pork, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, ginger and garlic.  They are steamed then pan fried to create an irresistible contrast between the top tender wrapper, golden crispy underside and rich, juicy filling.  You can swap… 

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

by Jen 12 Comments

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup is your favorite entree all wrapped up in creamy soup form without all the tedious layering or rolling! This luxuriously rich and creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup recipe can’t get any easier or more delicious!  It is loaded with juicy chicken, salty ham, Swish Cheese, hearty veggies and crunchy croutons for a comforting… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Holiday Magic Cravings, Meat Cravings, Soup Cravings

California Burritos

by Jen 8 Comments

California Burritos
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 California Burritos are a must eat before you die burrito! California Burritos are arguably the best burritos in the world.  They are stuffed with thinly sliced, tender marinated Carne Asada, cheese, salsa, avocado crema and the best part – Mexican French Fries!!!   These California Burritos are also freezer friendly, for an easy bake and serve dinner!  What are California… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Grilling Cravings, Meat Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Summer Cravings Tagged With: burrito, grill, mexican, steak

Italian Meatball Pull Apart Bread

by Jen 4 Comments

Italian Meatball Pull Apart Bread
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ITALIAN MEATBALL PULL APART BREAD IS IRRESISTIBLY CHEESY, BUTTERY, AND SAUCY AKA THE BEST PARTY FOOD! This Pull-Apart Bread is bursting with juicy, flavorful Italian meatballs, bathed in rich, zesty marinara, smothered in mozzarella and cocooned in garlic buttery biscuits.  It’s a cheesy, decadent appetizer that everyone will love you for OR a super fun dinner with… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Holiday Magic Cravings, Meat Cravings

Taco Soup

by Jen 48 Comments

Taco Soup
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Taco Soup is quick and easy, easy to double/triple for a crowd, freezer friendly and only takes 30 minutes to make!   You haven’t had Taco coup until you try this CHEESY, creamy Taco Soup version!   This 30 minute, ONE POT Taco Soup recipe is the ultimate comforting, hearty soup packed with all your favorite taco… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Meat Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Sheet Pan, One Pot Wonders & Foil Packets Cravings, Soup Cravings Tagged With: 30 minute meals, mexican, one pot

Stromboli

by Jen 32 Comments

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Stromboli Recipe that only takes 35 minutes?!  yes and yes!  This Easy Stromboli Recipe (AKA rolled up pizza) is made with No Wait, No Rise Stromboli dough so now you can satisfy your pizza cravings in 35 minutes!   Its rolled with layers of marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, ham, bell peppers and mushrooms for the ULTIMATE meat lovers stromboli… 

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Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

by Jen 60 Comments

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
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Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff (without any “cream soup!”) made extra easy in the crock pot for crazy tender meat, and the most amazingly flavorful cream sauce with hardly any effort!   Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff is great for busy weeknights or I love serving it for special occasions or holidays (like Christmas) because it is so… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Holiday Magic Cravings, Meat Cravings, Slow Cooker Cravings

Mississippi Pot Roast

by Jen 15 Comments

Mississippi Pot Roast
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Crock Pot Mississippi pot roast is a new southern classic that is zippy, tangy, rich and melt-in-your-mouth addictive! Prepare to fall in love with Mississippi Pot Roast.  It is the one of the easiest, juiciest, most flavorful dinners AND the slow cooker does all the work!  The pepperoncini and homemade ranch seasoning add layers of… 

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Wonton Soup

by Jen 8 Comments

Wonton Soup
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This Wonton Soup is easy (I have a shortcut!) light, hearty and comforting bursting with the most flavorful, juicy wontons you have to taste to believe.  Bring your favorite restaurant Wonton Soup into the comfort of your own home where it tastes 1000X better and is completely customizable!  This Wonton Soup is loaded wontons stuffed… 

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Best Lasagna

by Jen 54 Comments

Best Lasagna
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The Best Classic Lasagna recipe that’s rich, satisfying, comforting, flavorful, perfectly proportioned and will end your search for the best homemade meat lasagna recipe! This homemade lasagna is one for the recipe binder.  The only one.  It’s loaded with three layers of pasta, homemade meat sauce, creamy ricotta (with a secret trick), nutty Parmesan and… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Holiday Magic Cravings, Meat Cravings, Pasta Cravings

Korean Spicy Noodles

by Jen 10 Comments

Korean Spicy Noodles
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KOREAN SPICY NOODLES ARE EASY TO MAKE AT HOME AND BETTER THAN YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT!  Korean Noodles are a glass noodle stir fry loaded with tender beef, mushrooms, carrots, onions and bell peppers all bathed in a spicy soy, ginger, garlic sesame sauce.  It is a symphony of tantalizing flavors and textures and one of my favorite… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Asian & Island Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Meat Cravings, Pasta Cravings

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