Italian Baked Eggs

Retreat recipes are my favorite recipes! This one was pretty delicious. I’m already craving it. Italian Baked Eggs 20 oz. favorite marinara 6-8 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded Dried or fresh basil & oregano for garnish Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a 9×13…

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Jalapeno Popper Rolls

In the mood for something carb loaded, savory and cheesy. THIS is your recipe. I’m serving it tonight with the spicy tomato soup that I made while in Montana. Here’s to my current favorite recipe! Yum. Jalapeno Popper Rolls Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. 1/2 cup warm water  2 1/2 tsp. instant yeast  1…

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Beef & Gnocchi Stew

Easy dinner with things I had in my pantry and fridge. Bam! This one is a #winner. I ALWAYS try to keep a can or two or 10 of this beef on hand. Easy access for a great protein that is so versitile. Beef & Gnocchi Stew 1/2 white onion, chopped 3 carrots peeled and…

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Homemade Pesto

Let it be known that 2022 gardening season was awful with tomatoes, beans and carrots. But really good for basil. Had my first basil harvest and this is what I made. Can’t wait to enjoy some fresh pesto all winter long. Homemade Pesto 2 tbsp. raw cashews or almonds 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2…

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Lazone (If lasagna & a calzone had a baby…)

My kids are not big lasagna fans. They will eat it but they don’t ask for it. Crazy, I know. But my sister had a Lazone (lasagna calzone) at a place in Spokane and loved it. So naturally I had to try it myself. It was delicious. And the kids loved it. Anything wrapped in…

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Chicken Parm Meatballs Subs w/ Studio 5

This is one area I CAN simplify my life. DINNER. Here’s a great easy dinner the whole family will love. These cheesy meatball sandwiches are delicious. 100% going on our rotation. Kid approved too. Thank you Studio 5! I loved making this recipe for you all. Chicken Parm Meatball Melts 1 pkg. 8- brioche hotdog…

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Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff

Who said they wanted some new easy dinner ideas? I know I do! Here’s a great 20 minute meal, with all the flavor and no fuss. A grown up beef stroganoff. Yum. Steak Gnocchi Stroganoff 4 small sirloin steaks (about 1.5 lbs) Butter Fresh Rosemary1 /2 sweet onion diced 16 oz button mushrooms, sliced 1…

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Food Storage Enchiladas

Family was really hungry. I had a plethora of tortillas….. and enchiladas sounded good to me. So enchiladas is what I made. With a bunch of substitutions. And they turned out fantastic. Food Storage Enchiladas Make your sauce: Melt 2 tbsp. butter into a medium sauce pan. Add 2 tbsp. flour. Whisk together and cook…

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Mexican Eggs Benedict

I’m always looking for fun breakfast ideas… I wanted an eggs benedict but a little different. And I was craving spicy, braised beef….. and here we are. Delicious breakfast or brunch or dinner. We love breakfast for dinner. This was simply amazing. Hope you love it too. Mexican Eggs Benedict 1 recipe Braised Beef 6…

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Zucchini Pasta w/ Fresh Marinara

This meal came together in 10 minutes or less. Wahoo! Zucchini Pasta w/ Roasted Marinara (makes 4 hearty servings) 1 bag frozen zucchini spirals – 12 oz. bag 1 recipe Roasted Marinara 1 pkg. Caulipower pappardelle frozen noodles – 8.8 oz. 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/4 cup heavy cream…

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