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Simple Steamed Broccoli + Lemon and Parmesan Cheese

September 9, 2016 By Erin 1 Comment

Simple Steamed Broccoli + Lemon and Parmesan Cheese is an healthy and easy side dish to add to any weeknight meal!

I don’t know about you guys, but I am always scratching my head wondering what kind of vegetable I am going to serve with dinner. I mean, there are only so many veggies in the world, and there are only so many ways to serve them! Especially when we are talking about the dreaded “weeknight dinner” …. dun dun dunnn. Having a vegetable with our meal during the week is a must in our house, but when you have very specific parameters within which to work (i.e. fast, easy, kids will eat…) your options start to dwindle. Fast.

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How to Poach an Egg

September 5, 2016 By Erin Leave a Comment

How to Poach an Egg – a cooking technique that is utilized in countless recipes and a must-know for every home cook.

I am going to keep this short and sweet – the quick and dirty on how to poach eggs. You will be surprised at how simple it actually is, but I remember being intimidated the very first time I had to figure out how to make them. Once you try it once or twice, you will never need to look up directions again – promise!

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Slow-Roasted Heirloom Tomato and Garlic Marinara Sauce

August 4, 2016 By Erin Leave a Comment

Slow-Roasted Heirloom Tomato and Garlic Marinara Sauce – your go-to spaghetti sauce recipe! Turns out beautifully every time! Whole30/Paleo Friendly!

This Homemade Marinara Sauce (aka spaghetti sauce) combines 6 different types of tomatoes, garlic, red wine and other amazing flavors to create a rich, deep and flavorful sauce that will become a family favorite.

You guys. This recipe is going to become your FA-avorite. I know it already. There really is something about making something from scratch, especially when you have grown the tomatoes, basil and oregano yourself. Yes, I could very easily run to the store and pick an “okay” jar of tomato sauce, but a) it simply doesn’t taste as good and b) knowing the time, effort and love that goes into a homemade jar just makes it tastes a gabazillion times better. Once you make this – you won’t be able to go back to store-bought.

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Smoked Pork Shoulder

June 23, 2016 By Erin 25 Comments

Smoked Pork Shoulder – this is your go-to recipe for making the BEST smoked pork shoulder!

Smoked pork shoulder with the most amazing rub ever! This will be your new go-to smoked pork shoulder recipe (especially if you have an electric smoker)!

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How to Grill a Perfect Steak

May 27, 2016 By Erin 2 Comments

How to Grill a Perfect Steak

Ahhhhh…. Memorial Day Weekend (cue sip of beer) is here! What are you guys doing this weekend? Maybe more importantly, what are you cooking this weekend? Is steak on the menu? Cause it should be. A perfectly grilled steak is the key to a great cookout and you need to know how to make one. Don’t let the grill intimidate you! It is easier than you think….

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Grilled Broccoli, Red Onion and Portabella Mushroom Skewers

May 9, 2016 By Erin Leave a Comment

Grilled Broccoli, Red Onion and Portabella Mushroom Skewers

I am always looking for that perfectly amazing yet simple side dish (who isn’t….) and you know what – I think I found it. It is oh-so-simple (broccoli, mushrooms, red onion, olive oil, salt – hello! simple!) but, more importantly, so delicious. This the perfect side dish for your next cookout – these skewers (or shish kabobs – whatever you want to call them) are ready to settle into your grill next to your burgers and steak. These have to be on your menu this summer!

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Roasted Salsa Verde

April 24, 2016 By Erin 3 Comments

Roasted Salsa Verde is a fresh appetizer that will wow a crowd – healthy and delicious and smells amazing!

The smell of cilantro, lime and jalapeno peppers has permeated my house and I love it. I don’t remember the last time I made Salsa Verde, but I remembered the ingredients (vaguely). So, I ventured out to the grocery store pieced together my new favorite recipe. And it must be some other people’s favorite in this household, because I left out a bowl of it ….. and it disappeared.

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Classic Olive Tapenade

March 22, 2016 By Erin 2 Comments

Classic Olive Tapenade – how to make a classic olive tapenade!

Want to impress at your next party? I would suggest this (often overlooked) awesome, easy classic olive tapenade recipe and blow your guests socks off – unless they don’t like olives like my husband. Then they may not be impressed. I myself LOVE me some olives. You name it. Green. Black. Kalamata. Whatever kind of olive you got I will love it.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Broiled Tomatoes and Egg Over-Easy

March 10, 2016 By Erin Leave a Comment

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Broiled Tomatoes and Egg Over-Easy

If you are looking for a different first course or even a new breakfast to try – this recipe doubles as both! You could easily lighten it up for a first course with maybe only one or two asparagus or serve it for breakfast with two eggs, orange juice and steaming cup of coffee. The saltiness of the prosciutto with the creaminess of the egg and the light, freshness of the tomato and asparagus make this a delectable combination. I sprinkled with red pepper flakes to give it a little bit more pizzazz, but feel free to do without.

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