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Meatloaf

Meatloaf

this post may contain affiliate links   This meatloaf recipe solves all the common grievances people have with meatloaf. Or at least the grievances I had with meatloaf. I never liked the texture of one large loaf. The loaf would sit in its fat and be a sloppy,...

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Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

this post may contain affiliate links   Shrimp and grits is a favorite meal of mine. I said if I ever go on the show "Beat Bobby Flay," the dish I would choose to challenge him with would be my shrimp and grits. For my version of this dish, we replace traditional...

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Paella

Paella

this post may contain affiliate links     Paella is a delicious one-pot Spanish dish that consists of rice, saffron, vegetables and an assortment of meats. This recipe uses chicken thighs, large shrimp and smoked sausage. To make it more macro-friendly I use...

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Easy Orange Chicken

Easy Orange Chicken

  Easy Orange Chicken Easy Orange Chicken 🍊 Seriously, get the Costco membership for the big bags of Bare Chicken Nuggets. You can eat them plain (amazing) or easily doctor them up. Definitely my favorite Costco item I buy. Sauce2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tsp...

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Crispy Honey Chicken

Crispy Honey Chicken

  This crispy honey chicken is the perfect weeknight meal when you don't feel like cooking but still want something super satisfying. I always have Costco brand frozen chicken nuggets in the freezer along with Trader Joe's vegetable fried rice. These are staples...

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Perfect Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

Perfect Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

Fire up the grill for this teriyaki chicken. Plan ahead when it comes to this chicken because you want it to marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Can you marinate for less time? Yes. But your chicken won't be as flavorful.   Tips for the Best Teriyaki...

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Award Winning Chili

Award Winning Chili

this post may contain affiliate links   My award-winning chili recipe is the most quintessential chili. I have two major rules for chili: 1. There can't be more beans than meat and 2. It can't have cinnamon. Sorry, all you Cincinnati residents. This chili is...

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Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef

  Mongolian Beef I never had it growing up and while dating my husband in my 20’s, he made me try it on a date at P.F. Chang’s. I was SHOOK. I haven not veered from this menu item in almost 20 years. It’s SO good. This tastes just as good and much cheaper! This...

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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

  If you've ever had Bahama Breeze's "Calyspo Shrimp Pasta" then you're familiar with the flavors of this pasta dish. It's slightly spicy and deeply flavorful. The sauce is brothy and sops into crusty bread like a dream. The flavor combination sounds like it...

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