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Dinner Recipes

Garlic and Lemon Butter Shrimp with Fettuccine

Garlic and Lemon Butter Shrimp with Fettuccine

I was searching for something to make for lunch this week and realized I hadn’t had shrimp pasta in a while. I was able to whip up this buttery lemon shrimp in less than 30 minutes and use items I already had in my cupboard. 

Mini Mac and Cheese Pot Pies

Mini Mac and Cheese Pot Pies

So in my New Year’s post, I said I was going to be healthier, but that I wasn’t going to cut out all the cheese and pasta. Here’s proof! I wanted to make these little mac and cheese pot pies because I apparently just cannot 

Easy Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Easy Pasta with Vodka Sauce

I mentioned before that I received this Absolut Chicago Vodka as a going away gift when I moved. Since I already covered a cocktail recipe, I decided to make a pasta dish with this rosemary and olive flavored booze and take my first stab at 

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

Have you ever had Panko bread crumbs? I am obsessed with them. You know how sometimes you try to make chicken in the oven and it just doesn’t turn out RIGHT? It can’t be just me! It’s either too soggy or too flour-y (that’s a 

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

This is the perfect soup to let cook all day while you’re at work or just bumming around the house on a weekend. I’ve been getting more into slow cooker meals lately because, well, it’s hockey season. There is nothing I like more than getting 

One-Pan Mushroom Pasta

One-Pan Mushroom Pasta

Have you noticed how much I love pasta? Think about how much I LOVE pasta. Now turn that around and understand that I hate doing the dishes as much as I love pasta. Yeah, I really hate it. So, when I am able to make 

Slow Cooker Potato Soup + Cheddar and Bacon

Slow Cooker Potato Soup + Cheddar and Bacon

So, I’m going to throw any of my modesty out the window for a quick second and gloat about the fact that I am going to Hawaii in 2 days. I am completely serious. My boyfriend’s sister is getting married in Hawaii (she lives with 

Spicy Lemon Shrimp and Quinoa

Spicy Lemon Shrimp and Quinoa

This has become my go-to lunch recipe. I like to make a batch and then keep it in my fridge to eat for the next few days. Obviously, I’m not the type of person that really gets sick of foods (I’ve eaten mac and cheese