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Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo
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Cajun Chicken Alfredo in skillet or casserole form! This Cajun Chicken Alfredo is the warm, satisfying pasta hug you didn’t know you needed, but now you can’t live without!  The pasta is swaddled in intoxicating Alfredo sauce spiked with just the right kick of Cajun heat and bursting with juicy chicken, andouille sausage and bell… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Christmas Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Pasta Cravings

Chile Colorado

by Jen 4 Comments

Chile Colorado
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Chile Colorado is a rich, bold, aromatic stew made of tender chunks of beef simmered in a dynamic red chile sauce made from dried Mexican chilies. It is one for the recipe binder! This Chile Colorado recipe is warm and comforting, hearty, savory, make ahead and freezer friendly and most importantly, layered with complex flavor… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Meat Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Soup Cravings

Mediterranean Rice Bowls

by Jen 2 Comments

Mediterranean Rice Bowls
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These rice bowls are crazy delicious, make ahead friendly, customizable, hearty and healthy!   These rice bowls are inspired by my favorite restaurant CAVA, bursting with exotic, fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors you are going crave! I guarantee they are going to become a lunch and dinner favorite AND they are fabulous for meal prep!… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Grilling Cravings

Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

by Jen 6 Comments

Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
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This sensational pho recipe is restaurant-quality and easier and quicker to make than you think! This pho soup recipe will have you slurping a big bowl of steaming hot pho in less than 60 minutes!  The easy broth is bursting with beefy, earthy, complex yet delicate flavors laced with quintessential cinnamon, star anise, cloves and… 

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Poutine

by Jen 4 Comments

Poutine
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Learn how to make Canadian Poutine at home (perfect for New Year’s)!  This poutine recipe is the ultimate guide for everything you need to know about poutine from what cheese to use, how to make poutine gravy and the best homemade French fries! Poutine is a simple yet indulgent Canadian dish made of crispy French fries and… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Christmas Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings

London Broil

by Jen 6 Comments

London Broil
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London Broil is marinated juicy, flavorful, buttery tender steak that takes minutes to broil in the oven – and it’s inexpensive and feeds a crowd! London Broil is the perfect easy, affordable, hand’s-off dinner whether for weeknights or special occasions. It boasts minimal prep with huge tender, juicy dividends.  The spectacular London Broil marinade is… 

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Filed Under: Christmas Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Easter Recipe Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Meat Cravings

Chicken Parmesan Pasta

by Jen 4 Comments

top view of Parmesan Chicken Pasta in a skillet with mozzarella cheese
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta is an astonishingly easy one pot wonder on your table in 30 minutes! This Chicken Parmesan Pasta is hot, saucy, cheesy comfort food at its most addictive and a must have recipe for your easy dinner arsenal!  Juicy, seasoned chicken is sautéed then simmered WITH pasta, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasonings all… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Italian, Pasta Cravings

Steak tacos (30 minutes!)

by Jen 5 Comments

Steak tacos (30 minutes!)
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This steak tacos post is sponsored by Unilever. The opinions and text are all mine. steak TACOS ON YOUR TABLE IN 30 MINUTES! This easy steak taco recipe is epic!  The steak tacos are ridiculously quick and easy, melt-in-your mouth tender and exploding with flavor.  The steak is tossed in a sensational spice rub (no… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Meat Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings Tagged With: ancho chili powder, Avocado Crema, cilantro, corn tortillas, cotija chese, guacamole, hot sauce, Pickled red onions, poblano, Salsa, sour cream, steak, top sirloin, top sirloin steak, tortillas

Gnocchi Soup

by Jen 12 Comments

Gnocchi Soup
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This Gnocchi Soup is creamy, comforting, all made in one pot and couldn’t be any more scrumptious! This Gnocchi Soup is one of my all-time favorite soups!  It’s loaded with pillowy gnocchi, Italian sausage, garlic, basil and veggies enveloped in a creamy tomato Parmesan broth.  It’s easy to make, versatile and pantry friendly – you… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Italian, Meat Cravings, Soup Cravings Tagged With: basil, bell pepper, carrots, celery, chicken bouillon, chicken broth, fire roasted diced tomatoes, garlic, gnocchi, half and half, Hot Italian sausage, Italian sausage, onion, Parmesan cheese, red bell pepper

Shrimp Stir Fry

by Jen 4 Comments

Shrimp Stir Fry
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Shrimp stir fry is a low maintenance high reward recipe on your table in 30 minutes! Shrimp stir fry is a complete meal-in-one and easy to make at home in less time than driving to your favorite Chinese restaurant!  It’s bursting with juicy shrimp and crisp tender veggies enveloped in a drool-worthy orange sweet and… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Asian & Island Cravings, Dinner Cravings Tagged With: Asian chili sauce, Asian sweet chili sauce, bell peppers, carrots, chicken broth, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, Japanese rice wine, ketchup, onion, or dry sherry, orange juice, red bell pepper, red wine vinegar, reduced sodium chicken broth, reduced sodium soy sauce, rice wine, shrimp, snow peas, soy sauce, sugar

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

by Jen 14 Comments

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
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Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is classic comfort food made 1000X better with buttery, flaky cheddar chive biscuits! Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is a must make recipe your whole family will love!  It’s a warm, savory, satisfying pie loaded with juicy chicken (or leftover turkey!), potatoes, carrots, celery and peas swaddled in a… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Christmas Cravings, Dinner Cravings Tagged With: baking powder, butter, buttermilk, carrots, celery, cheddar cheese, cheddar shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chicken, chicken bouillon, chicken breasts, chicken broth, chives, cornstarch, eggs, flour, fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried), frozen peas, garlic, heavy cream, onion, potatoes, sugar, yellow onion, Yukon gold potatoes

Turkey Rice Soup

by Jen 4 Comments

Turkey Rice Soup
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Turkey Rice soup is the most delicious way to use leftover turkey! This leftover Turkey Rice Soup is wildly delicious, simple to make, nutritious and extremely versatile. It is destined to become a new tradition that some might look forward to more than turkey day itself!  It’s a one pot wonder loaded with juicy turkey,… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Christmas Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Soup Cravings, Thanksgiving Cravings Tagged With: butter, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chicken, chicken broth, garlic, green beans, onion, rotisserie chicken, sweet potato, turkey, wild rice blend

White Chicken Chili

by Jen 14 Comments

White Chicken Chili
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This Creamy White Chicken Chili post is sponsored by Unilever. The opinions and text are all mine. White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, on your table in just over 30 minutes! This White Chicken Chili is creamy, comforting, hearty and deeply satisfying.  It’s destined to become a new easy family favorite that everyone… 

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Filed Under: Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings, Mexican Fiesta Cravings, Soup Cravings, Videos Tagged With: boneless chicken thighs, chicken bouillon, chicken broth, chicken thighs, cornstarch, cream style corn, flour, garlic, Great Northern Beans, half and half, jalapeno, onion, rotisserie chicken, salsa verde, sweet corn

Chicken Florentine

by Jen 12 Comments

Chicken Florentine
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This Chicken Florentine recipe is sponsored by Danish Creamery Butter.  All opinions are my own. Chicken Florentine bathed in a Parmesan garlic cream sauce on your table in just over 30 minutes! This Chicken Florentine is a comforting, quick and easy one-pot wonder that the whole family will be raving about. It may look impressive… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Chicken Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Italian, Sheet Pan, One Pot Wonders & Foil Packets Cravings, Videos Tagged With: chicken, chicken breasts, chicken broth, flour, heavy cream, parmesan, Parmesan cheese, spinach

Lentil Curry

by Jen 12 Comments

top view of lentil curry in a bowl with white rice and cilantro
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This lentil curry is AMAZING! It’s warm, satisfying, mega creamy, SO comforting and also happens to be nutritious and vegetarian too – all made in one pot!! This lentil curry recipe is sensationally delicious, ridiculously easy and will satisfy even your toughest critic!  It’s loaded with exotic spices, tender lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots, bell peppers… 

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Filed Under: Asian & Island Cravings, Dinner Cravings Tagged With: coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, curry powder, fire roasted diced tomatoes, garlic, ginger, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, yellow curry powder

Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

by Jen 16 Comments

Crockpot Beef and Broccoli
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Crockpot beef and broccoli that tastes better than Chinese takeout made in right in your slow cooker! Crockpot beef and broccoli is guaranteed to become a family favorite you will make again, and again because it’s SO good and SO easy!   It takes less than 15 minutes to prep, is made with pantry friendly ingredients,… 

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Filed Under: Asian & Island Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Meat Cravings, Slow Cooker Cravings Tagged With: Asian chili sauce, beef, beef broth, brown sugar, dry sherry see, garlic, ginger, Japanese rice wine, oyster sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, sirloin, soy sauce, top sirloin

Cuban Sandwich (Cubano)

by Jen 4 Comments

Cuban sandwiches (Cubanos) stacked on top of each other showing the layers of Swiss cheese, ham, mojo pork
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The ultimate guide to making the BEST Cuban Sandwiches (Cubano) at home! These Cuban sandwiches are restaurant delicious, easier to make than you think, make fabulous holiday/party food and are seeping with flavor in every mouthwatering bite!  They are layered with mesmerizing garlic-citrus mojo roast pork, smoky Black Forest ham, nutty, melty Gruyere Swiss cheese,… 

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Filed Under: Dinner Cravings, Game Day Cravings Tagged With: Black Forest, butter, dill pickles, French bread, Italian, lunch, mayonnaise, mojo Cuban roast pork, mojo pork marinade, smoked ham, Swiss Gruyere cheese, yellow deli mustard

Pad See Ew

by Jen 2 Comments

Pad See Ew
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Pad See Ew is easy to make at home, on your table in 30 minutes and rivals any restaurant! Pad See Ew (chewy pan-fried rice noodles) is the most epic and beloved street food in Thailand, and today, I’m going to teach you how to make it at home with step by step photos, tips… 

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meal Cravings, Asian & Island Cravings, Chicken Cravings, Pasta Cravings Tagged With: basil, brown sugar, chicken thighs, chili paste Sambal Oelek, Chinese broccoli, coriander, fish sauce, gai lan cloves, garlic, ginger, molasses, oyster sauce, pepper, rice noodles, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce

Pumpkin Soup

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Pumpkin Soup
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This Pumpkin soup recipe is mega creamy (without any cream!), accidentally healthy and bursting with flavor! This pumpkin soup recipe is Fall in a bowl!   It’s luxuriously creamy, rich and velvety, layered with flavor from roasted pumpkin, onions, garlic, Granny Smith apple, coconut milk, warm and earthy cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and sweetened up a… 

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Filed Under: Appetizer and Party Food Cravings, Christmas Cravings, Dinner Cravings, Soup Cravings Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, butter, chicken broth, cloves chipotle chili pepper, coconut milk, coriander, cumin, fall soup, garlic, ginger, granny smith apple, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, nutmeg, olive oil, sugar pie pumpkins, turmeric, white onion

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

by Jen 10 Comments

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
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The BEST Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole from scratch without any canned soups! This Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole has it all – it’s creamy, cheesy, hearty, comforting casserole perfection the whole family will love!  It’s made with juicy, tender chicken, tender crisp broccoli and textural rice enveloped in a luscious, creamy, cheese sauce all topped with… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: basmati rice, broccoli florets, carrots, cheddar cheese, chicken bouillon, chicken breasts, chicken broth, cornstarch, cumin, Dijon mustard, flour, garlic powder, milk, olive oil, paprika, Parmesan cheese, parsley, red bell pepper, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, yellow onion

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