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Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a perfect breakfast bake made with eggs, sausage, cheddar, baby spinach, and potatoes O’Brien.  Great for weekends and holidays, it’s a meal the whole family will love! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Like my husband, Read more

2 Fun Foodie Days in San Francisco

2 Fun Foodie Days in San Francisco

I recently survived an 8-day road trip traveling to Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco with my husband and two kids!ย  Ok, “survived” might be a little dramatic, but I spent the first leg of our road trip in an RV at Yosemite where I Read more

Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Chicken

Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Chicken

For those days when you just want to slap the easy button!  Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy BBQ Chicken = tender chicken that cooks in your favorite BBQ sauce, gets smothered in melted cheese and topped with sliced scallions.  Perfect over mashed potatoes or shredded for Read more

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

My answer to an easy and delicious weeknight meal = Slow Cooker Pepper Steak.  It combines tender strips of beef that simmers in a slow cooker with onion, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes, then served over rice or your favorite side! This post may contain affiliate Read more

Spicy Kimchi Garlic Noodles

Spicy Kimchi Garlic Noodles

Fresh noodles stir-fried with lots of garlic, chili oil, tangy kimchi, sliced scallions and a delectable soy/sesame sauce are combined to make Spicy Kimchi Garlic Noodles.  A perfect side dish as-is, or add vegetables and your favorite protein for a complete meal. This post may Read more

Perfect Steak Chili

Perfect Steak Chili

This Perfect Steak Chili recipe is everything you want in a bowl of hearty, comforting goodness.  It’s loaded with steak, ground beef, tomatoes, beans, aromatics, and all the amazing spices that make a great chili. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Read more

Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera)

Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera)

Made with fresh vegetables, vinegar, and spices, Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera) is the perfect crunchy topping for salads, sandwiches, antipasto platters and more! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Italian Giardiniera, is a pickled vegetable medley that’s traditionally made with cauliflower, Read more

Italian Meatball and Gnocchi Soup

Italian Meatball and Gnocchi Soup

Homemade meatballs, fresh vegetables, and tender gnocchi are the stars of the show in this bowl of ultimate comfort food, Italian Meatball and Gnocchi Soup! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I can’t be the only person that loves fall.  Lighting candles, Read more

Herbed Butter Garlic Rice

Herbed Butter Garlic Rice

Herbed Butter Garlic Rice is an easy, savory side dish made with white rice, garlic, Italian parsley, and butter that comes together in less than 30 minutes.  Perfect for your favorite saucy entrรฉe! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Herbed Butter Read more

Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup is a wonderful combination of chicken, onion, garlic, fresh lemon juice, barley, and fresh baby spinach leaves for a perfect cozy, healthy dinner that’s made in the slow cooker. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure Read more

Visiting Sacramento, America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital

Visiting Sacramento, America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital

Last year, I went to Sacramento for the first time.ย  I was attending the International Food Blogger Conference in downtown Sacramento.ย  Everyone that attended wrote a post about the host city from which Visit Sacramento would pick a winner to win a free trip back.ย  Read more

Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef

Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef

Chunks of tender beef roast slow cooked with onion, garlic, and balsamic vinegar create a savory Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef is nothing Read more