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Gluten-Free Italian Mac & Cheese
Y’all can’t imagine the nagging powers of Sister Cookie. She’s relentless. So when she started asking me about creating a gluten-free mac and cheese recipe for her, I knew she’d never stop until I...
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Pasta Marinara Garlic Bread Bowl
There’s nothing that makes my carb-loving self happier than a meal that includes bread and pasta. Any restaurant that serves up complimentary hot bread and butter before my meal automatically wins a...
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Lemon Garlic Pepper Orecchiette with Caramelized Onions and Broccoli
I bought two beautiful Vidalia onions from the grocery store the other day for the simple reason that they were on sale, and that gave me an excuse to make something with caramelized onions. Whenever...
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Fried Ravioli & Squash Stacks
I stepped out of my comfort zone of casseroles and stove-top dishes tonight. I wanted to get a little fancy, to try something unique but doable that varies from just shoving something in the oven and...
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Sweet Potato Red Pepper Alfredo
What the heck was I thinking not loving sweet potatoes as a kid? The only time I really ate them was during Thanksgiving when my mother made her killer Sweet Potato Casserole. That only appealed to me...
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Creamy Toasted Walnut & Spinach Pesto
There are many days when I really feel like cooking something amazing, but I refuse to go to the store. So that means turning my kitchen into my own episode of Chopped and crafting a recipe out of...
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Parmesan Cups with Pasta Marinara
In my mind, non-edible plates and bowls are an enormous waste. If you can’t eat your food vessel, then what good is it? All mousses should be enjoyed in cookies cups, and all cheese should be served...
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Smart Cookie Shopping 49: Cheesy Pasta, Chips & Spaghetti-O’s
They say “never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach,” but what do you do if you’re always hungry? You can’t win. On the bright side, it’s possible my constantly grumbling stomach aids me in picking...
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Alfredo Spaghetti Pie
I eat a lot of pasta, mostly because carbs are awesome. From bakes to stovetop and skillet creations, there is a plethora of possibilities for partaking in pasta. Just when I think I’ve discovered...
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What to Make with Store-Bought Tortellini
You’ve passed by the refrigerated case of fresh pastas a hundred times in the grocery store. Usually, it’s somewhere in the produce section, and maybe you’ve scooped up a package of tortellini while...
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Spicy Parmesan Fried Tortellini
I believe in the power of deep frying. I’ve fried mac & cheese, ravioli, and more – and I’ve yet to meet a fried treat I didn’t like. A few years ago, I dabbled into fried tortellini, inspired by...
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Simple Secret Ingredient Marinara with Penne
The other day, as I was brainstorming a hearty dinner of Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Burgers, Mother Cookie made the unfathomable suggestion that we buy some frozen French fries to go on the side. Can...
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Fontina Blush Sauce with Ravioli & Eggplant
I had a very busy weekend, but what else is new? I had plenty of homework and a speech to write, but I was still determined to find time to relax. No matter how much crap I had to do, I wanted to have...
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18 Recipes for Cheese Lovers + How to Pair Cheeses
I’ve been in a long-term relationship with cheese for years because it treats me so well. Everything I cook is always better with a little bit (or a lot) of cheese. Those who have sampled my food know...
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Roasted Asparagus & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Riggies w/ Bacon
With my busy schedule, quick experimental dinners have become quite commonplace in my recipe development lately. Making a new meal for the blog often means working with whatever on Earth I have on...
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Sage & Spinach Pesto
The first time I ever tried pesto, I was quite skeptical. For starters, I was a youngster, and anything that didn’t come in a frozen package perturbed me. Plus pesto is a vibrant green color, which...
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12 Unexpected Things to Make with Squash & Pumpkin
If you think about it, we’re not even that deep into pumpkin season yet, but the pumpkin treats are busting out in full-force. I’ve been ready for it since August, so this is exciting to me. However,...
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Fresh Mozzarella, Eggplant, & Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Skillet
Is it pastable to get sick of pasta? See what I did there? That was a hypothetical question anyway. There are so many different ways to do pasta, that it’d be impossible to tire of it. Just when I...
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30-Minute Caramelized Brussel Sprout & Penne Saute
You just don’t get it. Brussel sprouts aren’t all bad. Sure, when you boil ‘em and pile ‘em on a plate all soggy and bitter, they’re not very good. Heck, even I won’t eat them like that. But when you...
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Baked Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese
Most of my family is endlessly generous with their compliments when it comes to my cooking, and I value their opinions very much. However, I really gauge the success of my recipes based on Father...
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