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Dinner Recipes

Peanut Sauce + Noodles

Peanut Sauce + Noodles

Probably the best and worst thing about where I live is the close proximity to takeout. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the convenience of walking to grab fried rice, a burrito, a bloody mary or whatever else I may crave on any given day. 

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Sorry for the lack of posts! Work gets pretty crazy this time of year, so they may continue to be a little sparse until after Thanksgiving, but I promise after that it won’t happen again! I’ve been past due for a slow cooker recipe, so 

Chorizo + Cheeseburgers

Chorizo + Cheeseburgers

So, you should know by now that I don’t make the healthiest food in the world. But, I think this recipe might take it to the next level. Let me start by saying cheeseburger. Now, chorizo. Plus, fried egg. On a bagel. I mean really, 

Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

I’m not going to lie, the main reason I wanted to make this was because of a Burger King commercial. Hey, I’ll take inspiration wherever I can get it. I actually made chicken parmesan (with Wheat Thins!) before so for the detailed recipe, and pictures, 

Chicken and Rice Cassrole

Chicken and Rice Cassrole

I absolutely LOVE sharing recipes with people. I think that may be why I love Pinterest so much. New ideas get me really excited to to be in my kitchen. A few months ago my friend Dustin posted on Facebook that he had “chicken and 

Sweet Chicken Wings

Sweet Chicken Wings

This is one of my favorite recipes I learned from my mom. We used to always have these wings for Superbowl parties or for New Year’s Eve. I remember when I first helped make the marinade for these wings. I may have tasted it while 

Grilled Cheese + Egg

Grilled Cheese + Egg

I eat like I am still 7 years old. So it is absolutely no surprise that I love a great grilled cheese. Now that I’m twenty-something (I’ll never admit to anything older than 22), I feel like the plain american cheese and white bread is 

A Pot Pie and A Fundraiser

A Pot Pie and A Fundraiser

Yesterday was the first day of fall. It’s been staying pretty chilly here in Chicago lately and I was majorly craving some comfort food. I couldn’t think of anything better than a giant chicken pot pie. I am a firm believer that all pot pies